The Junior Varsity

their heads, and held each other's hands and silently said one last prayer to whoever would listen. “Now moving on to the junior varsity division” stated Julie, she started with last place, and moved upwards. “In third place, Northville junior varsity.” This was it the top two we were so close to see if our hard work had paid off.”And in second place, Plymouth junior varsity.” All of us were in shocked we did not stand up and cheer, or congratulated to the team that beat us. We just stood there

at everything he did (Christopher). Michael Jordan attended Laney High School in Wilmington, North Carolina (Johnson). As a sophomore he played quarterback for the junior varsity football team and also ran track. Michael tried out for the varsity basketball, but failed to make the team and had to play his sophomore year on junior varsity (Christopher). Michael was so upset he went home and locked himself in his bedroom. He contemplated giving up basketball all together (Johnson).

much as I could. I never played a certain position and stuck with it. My coaches have always played me as utility, but my main position is shortstop. In spring, I will be playing shortstop for varsity. Last year, I pitched for junior varsity and played shortstop and I got the chance to suit up for varsity every game and I played a couple times wherever they needed me. This summer I played on a 14U traveling team and the high school traveling team. I enjoyed being part

high school, many people can agree to Emerson's statement. Specifically in times where you had to do something beyond what you are already doing to succeed. For an example, I have been playing the violin since freshmen year in high school, I am now a junior. Playing this instrument takes time to master. Each year there is a competition classmates can join to compete

Marv Signeski, the varsity coach, came up to Jeter and said, " Son, varsity tryouts are in another two hours" (Jeter 49). After implying that he obviously thought Jeter was able to play above the junior varsity level, Signeski had been mistaken. After Noticing Jeter's arm strength, according to Jeter, Signeski thought that Derek was a junior or a senior (49). Later, he would go on to play junior varsity for two-thirds of the season before the varsity coach moved him to the varsity team. In his sophomore

technology designed to benefit the Air Force and Americans as a whole. At the academy, I can continue to learn and build upon the leadership traits I have developed while balancing and challenging myself by taking honors courses in school, playing varsity athletics, holding two leadership positions in AFJROTC, and working multiple jobs as a lifeguard and swim instructor. Additionally, I can discover and conquer more complex academic and physical challenges that I had only begun to face during my time

The story the scholarship jacket by Marta Salinas made me think of last year when i was talked into playing high school soccer again by a club coach. I put in a lot a lot of hard work to be on the team again. I was a varsity player as a freshman but the coach and i did not get along. I quit the day before the last game and districts because he constantly used foul language towards any players his daughter disliked and constantly was disrespectful. After three years he was still mad that i quit. As

I grew up in a family of baseball players. My grandpa was the first to really get into then it passed on from my dad to me. Growing up I was always practicing or playing baseball. My father and grandfather taught me the basics and it was almost a new way of socialization. Having to learn baseball was like learning a new language. Playing baseball when I was young started as just fun. Starting at the age of 5 I never did much playing. I more so stood in the field and kicked dirt around. It was not

affected by not having seniors, but this question was asked to Junior Haylee Cannon and she said,”Without seniors the juniors had to step up to be the leaders. This put more pressure on the juniors, but didn’t affect the team in a bad way .“ This same question was asked to many other players and they agreed with Haylee Cannon. By just watching the team play they obviously weren’t affected by not having seniors. As Cannon said “The juniors did have to step up and be the leaders, but it helped the

However, things were different for me. Freshman year, I joined the volleyball team with the hopes of making varsity junior year. My first year, I spent the season wishing I was part of varsity. Sophomore year came around, and my wishes were granted. I was offered a position on the varsity team. The opportunity to play as libero (defensive specialist) on a varsity team! I was so excited and terrified at the same time. I felt so much pressure, yet I believed I could handle whatever came