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Dan Friedman and Nick Cloney|November 9, 2019

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Along with changes to swim practices like mask requirements out of the water, the team has had to change its traditional team-building activities.

Girls varsity swim and dive grapples with bonding challenges

The field hockey program works to popularize the sport since it's not offered as a recreational team in Brookline.

Field hockey strives to build popularity and hard working community

Many seniors are having a hard time being recruited during the pandemic, but athletes have adapted to changes and found success in recruitment. Above, Senior Aine Downey plays lacrosse. She is committed to Connecticut College’s Class of 2025.

Recruited athletes overcome challenges during pandemic

On Nov. 17, the fall cheerleading competed at the Regional Competition after qualifying at the Bay State League Championship. This was the first time the team had qualified to go to regionals.

Fall cheer qualifies for regionals

On Oct. 11, a crane took down part of the high school. These renovations have forced sports teams and athletes to adjust to new schedules.

Ongoing renovations force teams to adapt

The cross country team participates in meets throughout the year.

Cross country team has welcoming culture

With all classes online, everyone has had to adjust to being in a different environment.

Health fitness and dance classes on Zoom

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a logistical nightmare for the Athletic Department and it has forced them to grapple with major changes to the way they operate.

Sports Uniforms during the pandemic

There are overall twice as many male sports coaches as female coaches across all sports teams at the high school. Many female athletes tend to prefer female coaches, as they are often more easily able to relate to them and their experiences.

Female athletes find it easier to connect with female coaches

The Weightlifting Club helps to educate students at the high school about safety in the gym as well as nutrition.

New club provides information on nutritional and physical health for students

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Girls varsity swim and dive grapples with bonding challenges
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Field hockey strives to build popularity and hard working community
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Recruited athletes overcome challenges during pandemic
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Fall cheer qualifies for regionals
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Ongoing renovations force teams to adapt
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Two sports compete for field use
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Field hockey strives for improvement
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Girls swim and dive team triumphs over Framingham
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Girls varsity soccer advances to state semifinal
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Girls varsity soccer team looks forward to a successful season

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