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Get your mask in the game
By Nicolette DiMare '23
On September 10, tryouts began for the 2020 fall athletic season. But with the C O V ID -19 safety measures, it's hard to say how the season will shape up.
"I am glad we can safely provide an environment for these girls to compete and have some sense of a 'normal' year. These athletes love to play, love their teammates and are proud to represent their school, so I am happy we have been found a way for them to have that experience this year," wrote Ms. Garcia, Assistant Athletic Director and Athletic Trainer.
On March 13, 2020 Carrollton shut its doors putting an abrupt end to the 2019-2020 athletic season. With so much uncertainty over the summer, it has been difficult planningthisfallseason.ButonSeptember 10,thejuniorvarsityandvarsityvolleyballteamshadtheirfirstdayoftryoutsandbegantheirseasonwithabang
on Monday, September 21 winning against Florida Christian.
Things are a lot different this year, with numerous safety precautions in place. For example, volleyball team members must wear masks at all times during practices and games, sanitize their hands during each water break, and the volleyballs are sanitized frequently. All games are live streamed, but senior athletes may invite two guests to each game.
G olf is naturally safe because it is played outdoors, equipment isn't shared and the players play at a distance. Safety protocols at each site are strictly followed. Like golf cross country benefits from being an outdoor sport however, because runners are together at the starting line and sometimes well into the race, everyone must wear a mask. As for swimming and diving, limiting the number o f athletes in the pool is key. Athletes have been split up into tw o groups for dry practice time, dry land conditioning, and swim training, all while following proper social distancing guidelines.
"Luckily, our staff has really rallied together to keep the community as safe and healthy as possible, so it has been all hands on deck when it comes to overcoming the challenges brought on by the virus." wrote Ms. Garcia.
Seasons were shortened - starting a month later than usual, and some schools opted out o f the fall athletic season altogether due to a month holdback for all fall sports. For the safety of athletes and staff each school and venue has their own guidelines which are strictly enforced.
Viola Lake '23 wrote,"I'm thrilled that the volleyball season was able to begin during C O V ID -19. We are taking the necessary precautions to stay safe while playing and keeping other schools safe. We are so lucky to have a season this year, even though it's short we are making the most out o f it. The athletic department has guided us the whole way and shown how much they care about their athletes. I am overall grateful to be back and be playing the sport I love, while staying safe."
TEAMS
JH Cross Country: Alexandra Coto, Brigitte De Cardenas, Carolina Torres, Andra Yu, Allegra De Armas, Arianna Garcia, Andrea Gross, Veronica Larrea, Alexa Leon, Alexandra Morris, Audrey Russler, Olivia Cooper, Brooke Diaz, Isabella Perez-Compres, Alexandra Stockton
V Cross Country: Ava Candib, Sofa Casado, Isabela Delgado, Drue Diaz, Natalia Freyre, Mariana Gianulis, Nina Gross, Emma Guiteras, Olivia Jose,
Emily Lawrence, Katayoun Meyer, Andrea Montaner, Andrea Pulido, Geraldine Pulido, Valeria Rizo-Patron, Madison Roberts, Lauren Russler, Camila Suarez, Francesca Suarez, Victoria Trap Practice Players: Elizabeth Alwine, Alejandra Freyre, Sydney Toledo
JH Golf: Ana Becerra, Petra Compton, Lucia Bengoechea, Kylie O'Connor, Frances Amat, Grayce Cheng, Elle Perez, Lauren Sastre V Golf: Juliana Azan, Victoria Gallinar, Cecilia Izquierdo, Natalia James, Andrea Montaner, Daniella Roos, Carolina Swain, Sofia Tomas
JFI Swimming & Diving: Brigitte De Cardenas, Carolina Kadre, Grade Membiela, Olivia Pirez, Ana Wolfington, Betting Gomez, Alejandra Ferrer, Lillian Figueroa, Julieta Martinez, Lola Rodriguez, Lucianna Sarria
V Swimming & Diving: Katia Alonso, Joana Arvanitis, Flannah Casey, Sarah Casey, Valeria Cavalieri, Pia Cortes-Guerrero, Alexandra De Angulo, Nathalie Diaz, Maria Paz Escallon, Mila Fanjul, Gabriela Ferrer, Michelle Flores, Sophia Garcia, Mia Gonzalez del Valle, Amanda Flayes, Angelina Membiela, Alexandra Menendez, Katherine Purkis, Broghan Rice, Natalia Solano, Isabelle Wilson, Maria Wolfington, Nicolette Xydas
JH Volleyball - A Team: Ana Bracamontes, Maria Bracamontes, Ella Cordoves, Anna Viktoria Ibarra, Daniella Rodriguez, Fiorella Sperman, Valeria Stecchi, Raquel Arista, Andrea Gianulis, Camilla Huck, Luciana Lee, Miranda Padron
JH Volleyball - B Team: Cristina Cuervo, Anika Petricola, Fay Abboud, Ines Diaz, Valentina Felpeto, Valeria Jimenez-Maydon, Sharella Lee, Isabella Ramirez de Arellano, Isabel Rodriguez-Russowsky, Victoria Rodriguez, Sofia Duarte, Chiara Ortiz
JV Volleyball: Camilla Alzetta, Aubrey Bales, Ana Mari Bru, Alessandra Colitto, Kaysi Crook, Miranda Erro, Eloise Huck, Viola Lake, Olivia Redo, Emma Remy, Isabella Rodriguez Practice Players: Mia Begera, Isabella Labrador, Saramelia Lopez, Alessandra Sanchez
V Volleyball: Kailyn Althage, Brielle Bales, Gianna Canto, Isabella Cobo, Sofia Ibarra, Andrea Lopez, Mariana Matos, Danielle Medina, Kayla Novas, Gabriela Ramirez de Arellano, Jacqueline Reed, Francesca Ricardo, Olga Rocio Rivas, Isabella Vazquez
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