By Bailey Pennycuff / Co-Sports Editor
COVID-19 has taken its toll on athletes worldwide since March, and continues to do so. Negativity has forced its way into the souls of even the most positive-minded people.
In fact, with all the negativity in the world right now, it can be hard to even find light-hearted topics in the news.
All of the following quotations from Hutchinson Community College student-athletes are bits of positivity that have occurred so far this semester.
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“When I was down bad, my teammates picked me up. I’m very excited to play with my teammates.” – freshman Kayhla Adams, women’s basketball.
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“Because of COVID, I’ve had time to get better with the team and focus on school. It has allowed me to get another year of eligibility.” – sophomore Alfonso Deleon, football.
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“Being able to have movie nights with the team in (sophomore Marah Franke’s) room has been fun.” – freshman Aspen Apfel, soccer.
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“My first semester at Hutch has been interesting. From having to quarantine, to actually getting COVID. Can’t forget about the half online/hybrid schooling thingy, and praying for a softball season. I’m loving everything about it, and most of all, the people I’ve gotten to meet.” – freshman Kaylie Kincaid, softball.
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“Invest in those who invest in you.” – sophomore Hazen Benton, cheer.
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“It’s amazing to watch a group of individuals come together and become one… and catcher Andrew Burgess beating coach Quintin Crandall in Sumo wrestling.” – student assistant coach Garrett Davis, baseball.
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“Even though we weren’t able to have an actual season this fall, we were all extremely thankful to have gotten to have some scrimmages to get us ready for spring.” – freshman Shelby Reeder, volleyball.
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“I love how quickly our team has become a family.” – sophomore Kylee Dunn, softball.
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