Much anticipation was circulating around this year’s Powderpuff tournament. Powderpuff is a traditional game played by high school students, where boys are given

the chance to be cheerleaders and girls the chance to compete on the field. First up was a match between freshmen and juniors, followed by sophomores vs. seniors. The two winners of those matches would square off to determine who would be crowned the official champion.

Every team has a unique quality; it only depends on how well they get along with one another. Your team may be meticulous and thorough in their job because of teamwork, which allows them to share ideas and responsibilities and so lessen stress for everyone. “They are already quite familiar with one another and are aware of each other’s strengths and limitations as well as ways to work better together,” sophomore coach Caden Stephens said.

To lower the risk of injury, all players were encouraged to prepare physically both during practice and before the game. “We were practicing three times a day, working on plays, routes, and conditioning,” junior coach Noah Swan said.

A great player excels at a specific talent, improvises, and works hard to hone other abilities. “Tehlia Kutsoati was our star player because she’s a well-rounded athlete and was really fast,” freshman coach Daniel Moore said.

Star players have a number of skills they may employ to counter whatever obstacles the adversary may throw their way. “Kylee Smith is a real talent. She can run the ball exceptionally well,” sophomore coach Caden Stephens said.

Being able to run and throw the ball exceptionally is crucial in the game of football. “I see a lot of potential in Alaysia. She has a nice arm and she can play multiple positions,” Swan said.

It is imperative that an athlete has the self-control to keep things in perspective, maintain composure, and look out for the interests of his or her teammates. “Brandy Morris has a good spirit and she’s an experienced athlete,” senior coach Jeremiah Moore said.

The impact of leadership is amplified by words that inspire others. People want a cause to believe in, and a leader to follow. “For the toughest battles are not fought with strength, but rather true heart; however, the decider between great players and average players is pure passion, and only when one finds it within themselves, may they fulfill and prosper the great avalanche of triumphs and battles that the windy road still had to offer along this tough battle we call life,” Swan said.