Inside the Den

Olivia Fries

Baseball: Clive Wright

5th year on the team Position: Catcher, pitcher, short stop, 3rd base Class: Junior

Q. HOW IS THE BASEBALL TEAM LOOKING THIS YEAR?

A. We’re pretty good. Last year we were definitely better, but this year we should still be good. Unfortunately I will be missing out on sectionals because of the France trip.

Q. WHO DO YOU THINK WILL BE YOUR TOUGHEST COMPETITION THIS YEAR?

A. Red Jacket. They are a bigger school with a lot of talent. They were also our biggest competition last year.

Q. WHAT ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS SEASON?

A. Improving and just having fun with everyone.

Softball: Tayler Perkins

2nd year on the team Position: Outfield Class: Sophomore

Q. HOW IS THE SOFTBALL TEAM LOOKING THIS YEAR?

A. We’re alright because we have more people now. Coach says it is our renewal year.

Q. WHO DO YOU THINK WILL BE YOUR TOUGHEST COMPETITION THIS YEAR?

A. Bloomfield. Same as every year.

Q. WHAT ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS SEASON?

A. The bus rides are fun. We usually get ice cream after games.

Boys Tennis: Jake Crane

3rd year on the team Position: second doubles Class: Juniors

Q. HOW IS THE TEAM LOOKING THIS YEAR?

A. We have a lot of new talent. I think we look alright. Half of the team is completely useless and the other half is very good.

Q. WHO DO YOU THINK WILL BE YOUR TOUGHEST COMPETITION THIS YEAR?

A. Brighton. They are juiced up.

Q. WHAT ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS SEASON?

Track & Field: Tristan Walsh

2nd year on the team Event: 800 meter and 1600 meter Class: Senior

Q. HOW IS THE TRACK & FIELD TEAM LOOKING THIS YEAR?

A. The team is looking a lot better than last year. It is a lot bigger but also has many familiar faces. I would say there are about twice as many people as last year.

Q. WHO DO YOU THINK WILL BE YOUR TOUGHEST COMPETITION THIS YEAR?

A. I am most worried about sectionals. Everything else is about equal in terms of difficulty. The meets should be easier than last year because we have been moved down a division.

Q. WHAT ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS SEASON?

A. Spending time with teammates. It is really fun to just hang around them and talk. I am also looking forward to the races a lot because my running has improved.

A. I am looking forward to playing in the nice weather.

Unified Basketball: Sarah Zurell

2nd year on the team Class: Sophomore

Q. WHY DO YOU PLAY UNIFIED BASKETBALL?

A. There is just this great environment. Everyone is so supportive; when someone scores everyone cheers.

Q. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY FROM LAST SEASON?

A. RJ’s buzzer-beating game-winning half court shot and the eruption from the crowd.

Q. WHAT ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS SEASON?

A. Seeing everyone again.