The Lady Hornets soccer team was ready for success until three of the players were set back from playing because of injuries: one with a concussion, one with a torn ACL, and the other with a severe foot sprain. Soccer is one of the highest ranking sports for injuries in the world. There is no protective gear other than shin guards. And, there are sharp cleats, 90 minute games, and majorly aggressive players. At the beginning of the year, the Lady Hornets were excited for the upcoming season; but, misfortune proved to be the only successor of the team. Olivia Wolford, a freshman offensive player on the team, has a lateral ankle sprain, mid foot sprain, and major bone bruise. She is out for 4-6 weeks. Olivia says, “I miss practicing with the team and being around my friends and teammates. I miss playing, honestly.” Not only was the team affected by the injuries, but the players themselves were greatly affected by not being able to play. Olivia is out for over half of her freshman season. Kelsey Stillwell is another member of the team who was injured during the season. She tore her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Kelsey says, “I’m definitely out for the season, and the recovery time for my surgery is six months,” and “the thing I miss most is having the rush of getting closer to the goal and then shooting for it.” These girls are both offensive players, which weakened the offensive line for the team. Overall, with the team finishing the season, the hurt players are working hard to improve their injuries and the team is working hard to come back from the loss of their offensive assets.
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