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Athletes come back for a redemption season after sports were canceled due to COVID-19 in March 2020. By Antonio Bedon fter a bitter fall semester, cleats and sports bags echo through the Birmingham Community Charter High School (BCCHS) parking lot as sports teams resume practices and games this spring.
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“I'm excited to get back into high school sports,” junior softball player Nadia Montiel said. “Especially since I didn't get a season last year.”
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For returning seniors athletes, it's a fitting conclusion to their time playing sports.
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After sports were canceled halfway through the spring semester in 2020 and all of fall 2020 due to COVID-19, teams began practicing in late February. However, Daniel Pearl Magnet High School (DPMHS) athletes weren’t allowed to return to practice with BCCHS until March 8. Some teams, including the BCCHS boys water polo team, started having games against other schools. The team had their first game on March 10 against Crespi Carmelite High School, losing 26-11.
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“I am happy that sports came back, even with a bunch of restrictions,” said varsity water polo team captain Sanchez, whose season finished going 3-3. . (Above) Varsity goalkeeper Anthony Martinez prevents the soccer ball from entering the goal on April 11. Photo by Delilah Brumer (Left) Junior Nadia Montiel holds her position on third base during softball practice on March 18. Photo by Maribella Ambrosio
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Although some athletes are concerned about the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, they are glad they get the opportunity to play sports in the final months of the school year.
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“I don’t entirely feel it to be the safest time to be getting back to sports but I am extremely thankful that we at least get to play this year,” volleyball player Naamah Silcott said.
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