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Running towarsds the ball, senior Dylan Ziegler scrimmages with some of her teammates on the second day of tryouts.

Photo by Katey Eichorn

At the first day of tryouts, junior Jordan Upton warms up and listens to directions from coachs with the rest of the track team.

Photo by Katey Eichorn

Spring sports start after a shortend season.

Written by Annalie Polen News Editor

Spring sports are finally starting after a long break off. With covid hitting right at the beginning of the spring season last year, many returning players are coming back for the first time since two years ago. As this season starts up many players are excited to continue what they missed last year while getting through the season safely.

“Having the season canceled was hard because everyone had been looking forward to it for a while and there was a different kind of vibe in the air last year”, junior and member of the baseball team, Miles Mckenna said.

Playing this year without last year’s seniors and new freshmen has made it so that teams have had to adapt to the new changes. Not only have the South teams changed greatly since the last full spring season, there is an uncertainty about how good all the other school teams will be as well.

“There are so many unknowns about what other schools have coming back in terms of players and talent. Our varsity guys have been continuing to play over the last year so they are ready to go,” head varsity tennis coach, Kurt Hodge said. Although the teams are having to adopt this year there is also a strong chance for success as everyone is eager to begin playing again as well as having more practice under their belt.

“I think not having a season last year will make everyone work even harder this season and will bring everyone closer”, junior and track member, Anna Kreamer said.

With a strange year at hand, the fall and winter sports were able to make it through their term without having to end early. The same hopes are held as each athlete participates in covid safety measures to retain the length of a normal spring season.

“I think this season will be pretty normal despite COVID but people will need to make sure they are staying safe so they don’t end their season or their teammates’ season early,” Kreamer said.

The past year has had some silver lining even through all the changes. After missing out on so much, getting the chance to do what would have been normal, like playing soccer, has given everyone a new perspective and gratitude.

“Without a season last year I didn’t realize how much I missed it until this year after being back with everyone. This season I’m looking forward to just appreciating every moment I have on the field for the last time,” senior and soccer player, Dylan Ziegler said.

Focused on hitting the ball, senior Chase Davids volleys back and fourth with his partner.

Photo by Katey Eichorn