TEAM TRADITIONS: A look at numerous CHS teams different traditions

Ben Traylor, Reporter

October 13, 2016

MEN’S TENNIS

“We congratulate the other players and get together as a team and talk about the win.”

Senior Ethan McAndrews

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

“On game days we shoot free throws before school. Before games, in the locker room, we sing and have a cheer that we yell.”

“Since we do everything together, we are just like one big family. We always have each others’ back no matter what.”

Junior Anna Kmec

WRESTLING

“I pray. That’s my preparation.”

Sophomore Jayden Williams

FOOTBALL

“Our coaches are really involved (in team rituals). They just love the atmosphere and the job they are doing.”

“Before every game we pray and say our day-by-day chant. Then we go out, stretch, warm up as a team and get ready for our opponent.”

“After a win, we sing to our fans and go back in the locker room and celebrate as a team.”

Quarterback and sophomore Tyler Trent

“It’s hard to cope with a loss because of all the work that you put in the week before and in practice. It’s just devastating to get a loss.”

“Before the game we all go out and get in the huddle and get ready as a team getting ready to perform.”

Tight end and sophomore Jamal Taylor

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