One of the only downsides to participating sports for your high school is that you are forced to stop, eventually. Once you graduate, all of the time spent at practices and games will just be fond memories for you to cherish, but you enjoy it when you can. Of course, things like injuries can rob us from perfectly healthy seasons, but it does not break the bonds we made with our team mates. As the end of some of our seniors’ seasons close in on them, what are some of those thoughts on their high school careers? Oftentimes, the answers we get are conflicting, such as in the stories of Carter Lyons and Noah Gleason.

Noah Gleason looked back fondly at his final season. “Last year went great. We pulled out some upsets and had a record that hasn’t been seen by the program in years.”

On the other hand, some senior perspectives are not as positive in the end. Carter Lyons wishes his last season had turned out a bit different. “It wasn’t the greatest because I tore through both of my knees. I tore my meniscus, so I was pretty much out for most of the season. But at least I was a starter at the beginning of the year, and I contributed for a little bit…”

Everyone has a favorite memory from playing in high school, whether it is as simple as bonding as a team, or as complex and specific as a practice or match.  Carter was fond of  what happened when he won lacrosse matches. “If you won, you didn’t have to run, because I hated running, but at the same time it got me in shape, but I still don’t like it that much.”

Noah loved the adrenaline rush from a few seconds with his teammates prior to competing. “My favorite memory is just the feeling of being in the huddle on the field moments before the game. Nothing feels like it. It really gets you excited for the match to come.”

One of these athletes is continuing  his athletics career in college, while the other is not. Noah is not continuing because he does not feel the drive that other athletes feel. “I am not continuing my sport in college because I feel like the people who do have an intense love for their sports, I just don’t have.” Carter consistently shows that intense love for lacrosse and has chosen to grow that emotion as he goes on to play it in college. “I’m going to Ohio Wesleyan University. I’m going to go play lacrosse there. I think it’s a really good school, and I’m excited because I wanna be part of a team. [My teammates and I] can bond with each other and create the traditions. I’m just excited to play with this amazing team next year.”

Whether pursuing or opting out, at least FHC athletes have a fun time while representing our school in the best way possible. Putting their skills to the test against other athletes is one of  the best ways to show others what our school is made of, and everyone should respect our senior athletes for always showing up for our school during their four years and beyond.