Page 107 - 2017 Yearbook

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BY: MAX, LEYAN, BRENDA
Hey Middle Schoolers! You ever feel like you’re missing out on a really fun sport that helps develop your athletic skills but also allows you to have a a blast...or should I say...SPLASH! If you like the sound of this, then Water Polo is the sport for you! Middle School Boys Water Polo is a team that is growing rapidly in popularity as Middle Schoolers show a greater interest in water sports. Some are new to the game and others are expanding their already existing love for the sport. No matter their experience, coach Cornelius O’Leary or “Con” as the teammates call him really pushes the players to expand their abilities. He remarked that “I push my little athletes hard. I want them to be ready for high school water polo in the upcoming years”. Despite the level of rigor, the kids still have a blast! Thomas Kelly (7) stated that “This is my second year playing and I am having a great time. Everyone on the team is so supportive and I think that we really work well together”.
So Middle School boys, whether you’ve never heard of Water Polo before or if you’re on a club team and are bound for the Junior Olympics, you should definitely check it out next year!
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If you’re not digging the intensity of water polo, but still like the idea of water sports, then there’s still options for you. One sport in particular that has gained traction amongst Middle Schoolers is swimming. While Middle Schoolers already get the opportunity to swim during their swim units during PE or outside of school, many seek to go beyond that and compete with Priory in meets against other local school teams. Swimming is not only fun, but it also introduces students to a new sport that they may not have participated in before. It also prepares many preparing for various club teams outside of school. Teddy Pasquesi (8) believed that “Priory Swimming is great because it really helps with preparation for club Water Polo and it lets me stay active and in shape”. Swimming is very popular as a means of maintaining fitness as Romila Gargeshwari (7) said that “Swimming has definitely increased my strength and agility. I started last year and I can already see a lot of improvement in my abilities”. Overall, swimming is a Middle School favorite because it combines fitness with fun!
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