Freshman Cole Stevens wrestles at the North East wrestling meet on Wednesday, Dec. 15. photo by Bladen Petro
WHO LET THE
DOGS OUT?
Columbus North teams share their thoughts about rivalry week
by Mia Wilson design by Elaine Sanders
T
hree times a year, North and East come together to battle it out in a week of athletic competitions, in what’s come to be called “Rivalry Week”. As students dress up in their school colors to support their teams, the competition ensues. The week showcases a wide variety of sports from swimming and wrestling to basketball and cheerleading. Each sport requires its own unique set of skills and provides its own obstacles during this week of friendly competition, as Bull Dogs and Olympians go head to head to see who rises to the top.
“I am a cheerleader because I enjoy supporting our schools teams and like to go to all of the games. At cheer, we usually start preparing for rivalry week a couple weeks before. Typically, we combine JV and Varsity to make big pyramids and to learn new stunts and dances.” junior Josiah Green
“I’m preparing for [the North vs. East meet] just like any other duel... there are always nerves going into a duel, but I’m treating it like any other meet. If I win, I will treat it like any other match. If I lose I will do the same, watch the film and get better.” senior Olivia Sprong
