217 ATHLETICS In fall 2022, the women’s softball team took advantage of team building activities during the beginning months of the school year. These included Wednesday night devotionals, practice in Halloween costumes, fishing, a talent show, campfires and creating a meme Instagram page. Members of the team also ran a TikTok account recreating viral trends, with some videos getting thousands of views and likes. “These activities have helped me as a teammate because it’s given me an opportunity to get to know the other girls outside of softball on a more personal level.” junior outfielder Ashton Bryce said. “This has definitely been positive because it has allowed us to be together outside of a softball setting and just have fun together.” Junior infielder Jordan Cabana appreciated the culture the softball team encouraged. MORE THAN A GAME The women’s softball team builds relationships in bonding activities throughout the semester. CHANGING IT UP The softball team gets dressed up for Valentine’s Day. Different themes and games have made practices more exciting. Photo courtesy of: Sarah Hudler “We are player-led,” Cabana said. “We hold each other accountable. We are God-centered, and we are a big group of sisters. The whole team just feels like a big family, and we are all best friends.” Aside from allowing the girls to get to know each other, the activities also allowed for growth on the field. Other players noted the closeness of the team due to their bonding. “It really helps when someone messes up, and you know everyone else has your back, and no one is going to get mad at you or anything like that.” Said senior Payton Reynolds, “So just knowing that we all have each other’s backs no matter what anyone else thinks.” Written by: Bailey Ridenour
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