Lets Talk Highschool Sports
Entering a new part of your life may be daunting. Especially nowadays where social interactions have been limited recently, teenagers may find it extra hard. The one thing I would stress to upcoming freshman is to FIND A CLUB OR SPORT that you are fond of or enjoy, not only will you meet new people but you will have a common interest to talk about. As a former freshman I realize most of my friend group was formed because of sports or after school activities. Getting involved in activities is one of the most important things, getting involved gets you noticed and people may see that as a very good quality.
Read full storyMy Top 5 Favorite NFL Players
My Top 5 Favorite NFL players. #5. Michael Vick may have a reputation of being the "bad guy" but his actions outside of the gridiron do not reflect his skill. Michael Vick is hands down the most mobile quarterback of all time and his ability to scramble out of the pocket and create opportunities for receivers was impeccable. Vick saw 4 different teams in his entire career and I believe he owes most of his success to the Philadelphia Eagles. In 2009 Vick was singed to the Eagles and he didn't see the field a lot. In 2010 Eagles QB Kevin Kolb was injured and Vick saw this as his opportunity to showcase his ability, and boy did he succeed. Vick continued to start for the Eagles through the playoffs and the team saw lots of success setting franchise records and a season high game of 59 points against the Washington Redskins. Michael Vick may of not made the smartest decisions when it came to his life but he will forever be remembered as a speedy, agile, nimble evader who could put defenders on ice-skates and still manage to throw a laser...….poor dogs.
Read full storyThe Top 5 Worst COD Cold War Guns
The Top 5 Worst COD Cold War Guns. #5. The PPSH has more cons than pros and that's really the downfall of this weapon. With no attachments the weapon has extreme vertical recoil that is hard to control whilst in an intense gun fight. The biggest problem with this weapon is that it doesn't stand out enough compared to the other SMGs, there just isn't anything that makes it memorable. The MAC-10 and MP5 easily could defeat the PPSH with ease in any combat situation. The only good part about this weapon is how nostalgic it is to the COD franchise. I hope to see this weapon get a buff in the future because due to its basic build, lack of damage and speed the PPSH is on this list.
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#5. The Stoner 63, a very well rounded and reliable gun for medium to long distance gunfights. The Stoner is the fastest LMG in the game and produces tear inducing accuracy having little recoil with the correct attachments. The Stoner is a 4 hit kill up to 50 meters, and with a 1.4 damage multiplier for headshots this weapon becomes fast and powerful. With the pairing with the Salvo 125 Round Fast Mag and the 21.8" Task Force your effective damage range is doubled and you're getting an additional 50 bullets for only the minor inconvenience of -10% Aim Down Sight Time which can easily be fixed by Grip tapes. The Stoner 63 is all around a heavy hitting, mobile laser beam that can succeed at almost any range.
Read full storyThe End of a Perfect Season
Walking off the field I looked around knowing this was my final game in middle school. Some people cried and others laughed leaving the last soccer field knowing their 8th grade soccer career was over, but I didn't do either. I was more in favor of silently leaving and waited till I got home to express any emotion. It was the fall of 2019 and my 8th grade soccer season was veering to an end, my team had been successful with past sports experiences and they knew I would be a threat on the field. The regular season was very eventful, I dominated the field in almost every game due to my size advantage and knowledge of the sport. My team was amazing and we had all been playing with each other since 3rd grade. The night of May 27 was terrible, with lots of aggressive rainfall the fields would be muddy and slippery and I was not looking forward to that. I woke up May 28 ascending from my bed ready to hit the field. We would play at least 2 games total because it was double elimination. The first game we played was against Gilmanton, they were a very young and small team so we won that game confidently. The second game we played was against Pittsfield, they had a kid named T.J who self-claimed himself as the best player in the league earlier in the year. The game after he said that he played against us. We won 7-1 and they left the field embarrassed. It was clear that his claim was invalid and he needed a slice of humble pie. One of the other players was someone I formed a good bond with on the field, we cracked jokes with each other and he was a very good defender. We beat them in the playoffs but it was the worst game ever. Our whole team continuously fell in the giant mud pit near the center circle caused by the storm the night before. My cleats were enveloped in mud and the frigid, sharp fall breeze that pierced your skin like an arrow didn't help. Moving into the championship game against Concord Christian academy I had the worst feeling in my stomach, like I just drank acid. They were an amazing team and I had played them several times before In past championships, every year the winner changes. Their team was very experienced and they all had an excellent idea of how to play the game. I knew several kids on the other team and I knew most of them played for other travel teams that are very particular about who plays. At kickoff the tension was at an all time high, the first half was boring with back and forth possession and no goals for anybody. The second half was much different, about 5 minutes in they scored a goal and that hurt. The half was winding down with about 2 minutes left and I received an excellent pass and I took a shot that could make or break the season. It goes in, I roar to the sky as if I was yelling at the gods knowing we were still in the game. The half ends and we go into overtime, first to score wins. The first 2 minutes were boring and nothing vital happened, Then they got a corner kick and the butterflies in my stomach were going crazy. They kicked it and one of their players just tapped it into our goal. It was all over, as they were celebrating while I was just looking around knowing my final middle school soccer season ended just like that. After the game trophies were handed out and I just sat there thinking about every other possible outcome of the game. I went home and hung up the pictures we received in little gift bags and sat down and realized I accepted the outcome and there wasn't anything I could do to change it. In the long run I realized the experience was amazing and I wouldn't have wanted it to go any other way.
Read full storyThe Experience as a Freshman
This has been a very strange year for students who are just entering a new chapter in their life, highschool. With the whole virus it has been a very informal year with many changes and abrupt arrangements, needless to say I've been very lost. I don't feel like I have changed very much, I'm still the goofy tall kid who wanders the halls looking for something to pass time.
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