TERRENCE JONES

of representing my country after the 4x100m relay in which we placed second. I was asked to take pictures with the group which I respectfully declined at the time, I was really not in a good place,” Jones wrote.

He further went on to explain where his mental headspace was at the time of the NACAC U18 and U23 Championships in San Jose, Costa Rica.

“Within the past year being away at school the whole time, I lost my grammy. I was unable to be at home for her funeral and listening to my mommy

Germany South Korea ‘must-win’

By JENNA FRYER AP National Writer

AUCKLAND, New

Zealand (AP) — Marina

Hegering is fit to play for Germany against South Korea in a Group H finale that the Germans are treating as a must-win Women’s World Cup game. The defender missed Germany’s opening 6-0 victory over Morocco, as well as the shocking 2-1 loss to Colombia with an ankle injury.

Germany is ranked second in the world and has never failed to advance out of group play at the World Cup. A ninth trip to the knockout round would be guaranteed today with a win over South Korea in Brisbane, Australia. A draw would also be sufficient for the Germans unless Morocco upsets Colombia in Perth, Western Australia. The Germans need Hegering because defender Sara Doorsoun, who started the first two matches, injured her thigh in the loss to Colombia and has been ruled out for the group finale. grieve was devastating… right before NACAC my uncle Tony passed away in Miami on Independence,” the letter continued. enjoyed a brilliant track season, running a personal best of 9.91 seconds in the 100m and is the 100m national champion. for his family. Following a Zoom meeting with the parents and other athletes, the BAAAs made the announcement.Jones has THE TRIBUNE Thursday, August 3, 2023, PAGE 19

“It means a lot to us because as soon as Marina is in training and able to perform properly, that’s fantastic value for our team,” coach Martina Voss-Tecklenburg said.