Sports

It’s Game time

Student athletes get back on the field after a year of patiently waiting

By Gabrielle Lashley

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it has been over a year since student athletes last took the eld. Now, with cases steadily declining, the student athletes were nally able to return to practice. This spring is a memorable moment for student athletes. They nally have the chance to do what they love. They have to opportunity to get back on the eld and bring something good to an unfortunate school year. Since sports returned, the student athletes have been practicing every day. Some athletes even have had the opportunity to play in games, something they have been looking forward to for over a year. It’s as good a time as ever to take a look at some of the young, eager athletes who plan to make this season their own.

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Photo by Delilah Brumer Freshman pitcher Derek Vasquez throws the ball from the out eld during practice on April 18. Vasquez has been playing baseball for 11 years.

It’s Game time

Naamah Silcott Diego Nuno

After playing volleyball for three years, sophomore Naamah Silcott wanted to add a little something to her high school experience so she joined the volleyball team. Now playing varsity, Silcott hopes this year can be a new opportunity to meet new people and form a better bond with her teammates. It’s sophomore Diego Nuno’s second year playing baseball for the Patriots and he plans to try and have as much fun as possible. When Nuno started playing baseball at six years old he only played for the fun of it but has since extended his sights in the past few years with hopes to one day compete professionally.

Ryan Nevsky

It’s sophomore Ryan Nevsky’s second year on the water polo team and he is excited as ever to play this season. Nevsky is most looking forward to nally get back in the pool and play with his teammates. Nevsky plays water polo because he feels that it not only builds up his strength, but it also builds his character. He hopes to continue playing water polo in college and beyond. Derek Vasquez

After playing baseball for about 11 years now, it’s freshman Derek Vasquez’s rst year pitching for the Birmingham Patriots. Since baseball is his family’s legacy, Vasquez hopes to one day be recognized by 4-year universities and continue baseball through college. When it comes to short term goals, Vasquez hopes to make it to varsity baseball in his sophomore year. Sabrina Robertson

Sophomore Sabrina Robertson is in her second year of swimming varsity and she’s as excited as ever to start meeting up with her teammates again. After swimming for nearly her whole life, Robertson began swimming competitively since she was seven years old. Having a passion for the sport, she immediately joined the swim team in her freshman year and hopes to keep swimming for as long as she can.

Anthony Martinez

Senior Anthony Martinez is in his nal season of playing soccer and he wants to make it a memorable one. He hopes to win one last championship in his nal season to build on his legacy. Martinez hopes to make his way to a Division 1 team in college while also recieving a good education. He hopes to one day get the chance to play professionally.