Students opinions on the cancellation of moderate to high contact sport competitions

Tommy Byrne, junior, said Page's decision did not affect him. According to Byrne, he had already decided against participating in cross country this season due to COVID-19 concerns.  “Where we are with cases still rising at such a high rate, we should still be doing anything and everything we can to prevent the spread to kids,” Byrne said. “Since we are not going to school it seems like we shoul...

While the cancellation of contact sports mostly affected the athletic students, other students have voiced their own opinions regarding the issue. Xander Piskulic, senior, says he is upset for athletic students, but said keeping students safe is more important. “If [the cancellation] is going to save a life I think it's worth it. That's ultimately what it comes down to, and why [Page] made th...

Charlie Munroe, sophomore and varsity hockey player, has not played hockey game since March. However, Munroe said he thinks hockey can be played safely with few contacting COVID-19.  “[A lot of] other counties are opening up,” Munroe said. “I think we can just follow the procedures they are doing. Maybe not as many fans, or no fans, just parents in the stands. If we wear a mask coming in an...

Olivia Williams, junior and varsity volleyball player, said she is hoping to attend Pepperdine University to play Division I volleyball. She said college recruiting is most important at her age, so colleges not being able to get her game footage will impact her chance of getting into colleges.  “For volleyball specifically it’s only considered a contact sport because we are all touching the same ball,” Willia...

Xavier Austin, junior and varsity football player, said he has been directly affected by the decision to cancel contact sport games. He said he is very upset for the seniors on his team. “Most of [the varsity football team] is seniors and they’re trying to [get a college] offer so they can continue to play the sport that they want to play, and go to college and further their education,” Austin said...