{"id":9169,"date":"2014-04-24T14:10:00","date_gmt":"2014-04-24T19:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/social.plymouth.k12.in.us\/perspective\/?p=9169"},"modified":"2014-04-24T14:10:00","modified_gmt":"2014-04-24T19:10:00","slug":"phs-athletes-are-driven-by-the-traditions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/social.plymouth.k12.in.us\/perspective\/?p=9169","title":{"rendered":"PHS athletes are driven by the traditions"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The boys football team has a tradition of tapping this sign before they play a game. Photo by: Cameron Maddox<\/p><\/div>\n

By Cameron Maddox<\/em><\/p>\n

For years and years, sports teams have had their own traditions. This is especially popular in high school sports. Teammates participate in traditions that help them become closer and become more motivated before a game. PHS athletes shared information about the traditions their teams do and how it affects them.<\/p>\n

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Freshman Elizabeth Wickens supports her team, even after season, by wearing her swimming and diving sweater to school. Photo by; Cameron Maddox<\/p><\/div>\n

Freshman Erin Hunter plays volleyball and tennis. She said, \u201cWe always run after our matches whether we win or lose. Just to show that we are a team and we win or lose together. It’s not just one person\u2019s fault.\u201d Hunter also said her favorite tradition for both teams would have to be the team dinner because, \u201cIt is fun bonding time and the food is always delicious.\u201d Junior Jordan Kelly, softball player, prays with the team before starting a game. \u201cI think it makes it feel more like a family,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

All athletes may participate in a variety of traditions, and there is a story behind each one. Sophomore Jack Barron plays 3 different sports. He said, \u201cMy favorite tradition was during freshmen football when the entire team would huddle up and I would give a pep talk right before the game started. We did it to get a little extra motivation before the game.\u201d Junior Chaz Scruggs, football player and wrestler said, \u201cOne of the biggest traditions of Plymouth Rockie football was the playing of the original song “Rocky Top.” \u201cIt made us all really excited, and this song was associated with scoring touchdowns and beating someone.\u201d He added.<\/p>\n

Athletes not only have team traditions, but they may also have personal traditions. Doing these traditions is essential for them to feel ready for a competition. Elizabeth Wickens, swimmer and dancer, said, \u201cBefore every meet I have to listen to a pump up song and stretch. If I don’t I won’t feel like I’m ready for my event. It started when I started doing bigger meets as a child doing Age Group Swimming. Our state swim meet is when I started having to stretch and listen to music.\u201d<\/p>\n

These traditions continue to motivate PHS athletes and create memories that will last a lifetime.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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