Throughout HHS, students have begun to dive into their fall sports. With the school year ramping up, it is important to recognize our very own student athletes. From football to cross country to golf, there is plenty of variation in the athleticism at HHS. With that being said, here are some of the top performing athletes so far from this season
Girls Soccer: Chloe Bigham (Jr.)
As a junior captain on the girls soccer team, Chloe shows dedication to her sport on and off the field, scoring goals and lifting up her teammates.
What qualities do you think are important for a captain to have?
I think it’s important to listen to your teammates along with finding a way to motivate them.
How do you balance time between your sport and school?
I mostly just make sure to take advantage of my study halls and free time in classes. I try to be proactive on days I have soccer off and have less homework. On game days I try my best not to have much homework left because I know it is always a long night.
What’s your go-to hype song?
My go-to hype song is Starships by Nicki Minaj.
What has being on a team with all girls taught you?
Being on a team with all girls has taught me that we are always there for each other whether it be on the field or off. We celebrate goals together just as much as we celebrate small life accomplishments together.
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Boys Soccer: Ian Katz (Jr.)
The boys soccer team is at its prime, ranking number one in the state of Ohio. As a dual sport athlete during the fall, junior Ian Katz does his best to keep up with it all.
What’s your pre-game ritual?
Parker Maniar and I have a superstition of eating orange cream filled twizzlers before games. It started last year against Twinsburg when I scored two goals during the game so we kept it up for good luck. For football, Brad, Xavier, and I always walk out together.
What’s your go-to hype song?
Swag Surfin’ – Fast Life Yungstaz
How do you balance time between your sport and school?
It can be hard at times to balance two practices a day along with school work. Usually I’m at practices from 3-6:30 (soccer 3-4:45 and football 5-6:30) after school. After showering and eating, I usually start my homework at around 7:30 so I can get everything done. I’m having fun at my practices so I don’t really feel like I need down time before jumping into my homework.
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Football: Reno Ferri (Soph.)
Number 44, Reno Ferri, has started his sophomore year strong, helping to lead our offensive line. He is passionate about the sport of football and enjoys putting on a show for the HHS student section.
What’s your go-to hype song?
I don’t really have one… Typically if I listen to music it’s not even what most would consider “hype” music. I listen to music pregame just to calm myself down, so I wouldn’t say I have a hype song, it really just depends on the day and my mood.
How does performing in front of a majority of the student body affect your game?
I love it when there’s a ton of people in the stands and it’s loud. I’d say the more people in the stands, the more motivated I am to succeed. One of my favorite parts of the games this season has been seeing my friends after the game.
What is your favorite part about playing football?
Making friends that I know will last a lifetime. I just love talking to everyone on the team.
Who do you look up to most on the team?
I’d have a really hard time picking out a single guy I look up to. Honestly I look up to all the seniors but especially the offensive lineman. Jake, Parker, and Jackson have all been a huge help to me. If I have any questions I know that I can go to those guys.
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Girls Field Hockey: Elora Beh (Jr.)
Playing her third year on varsity, Elora Beh has already left her legacy on the Hudson girls field hockey team. She has helped lead them to numerous victories and continues to dominate the field.
How do you balance time between your sport and school?
I balance my time between field hockey and school by getting my homework done as soon as I get home. When I’m able to get most of my schoolwork done before practice, it gives me a good balance between the two as well as enough time to decompress after practice.
What is your go-to hype song?
My go-to hype song is Stir Fry by Migos. It helps me get pumped up right before games.
How has the girls field hockey team impacted you?
The girls field hockey team has impacted me tremendously. The program itself is such an amazing environment and makes me feel so safe and secure. The team really feels like one big family which I am beyond grateful to be able to experience.
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Boys Golf: Sam Fauver (Sr.)
The boys golf team has turned out with an amazing roster this year, led in part by Sam Fauver. Fauver has continuously shown his expertise and progress while on the course.
What qualities do you think are important for a captain to have?
I think being competitive, encouraging, trustworthy, and dedicated are all important qualities to being a successful captain.
What is your go-to hype song?
I don’t have a go-to hype song, but my teammates and I have made a throwback playlist that we have been listening to on the van rides.
What is your favorite golf club to use and why?
My favorite club to use is my sand wedge because it is the club that I make the most birdies with.
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Girls Golf: Emily Burling (Sr.)
The girls golf team would not be complete without Emmy Burling. A valuable fourth year varsity player and incredible captain, Burling proves her excellence time and time again.
What is your pre-match ritual?
The girls on the team usually warm up on the driving range and then head to chipping and putting. I personally do not have any specific rituals, but I like to warm up with my golf clubs in a certain order.
How do you balance time between your sport and school?
A lot of the girls on the team put in time over the summer between practices and tournaments so we are ready for the high school season. I play in NOPGA (Northern Ohio Pro Golfers Association) summer tournaments to get my game ready for the first high school tournament. During the school year, we are pulled out of school for tournaments, so we have to stay on top of homework and golf.
What is your favorite part about being on the girls golf team?
Golf is a very individual sport, so I really love playing for the HS team. We get to play our game but work together and support each other as a team to reach our goals.
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Girls Volleyball: Sienna Swain (Jr.)
Serving on and off the court, Sienna Swain has become a tremendous help to the success of the girls volleyball team. The team has certainly started out strong and is hoping for a great rest of their season.
How do you balance time between your sport and school?
To balance my schoolwork and the sport, I try to get work done during the freshman and Jv games, do homework on the bus to away games, and I try to work as hard as I can during my classes and my study hall.
What is your go-to hype song?
My go-to hype song is 500lbs by Lil Tecca.
What has being on the girls volleyball team taught you?
Being on the girls volleyball team has taught me to have confidence in myself and to always be positive.
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Boys Cross Country: George Barker (Sr.)
Winding through the woods, the boys cross country team has certainly made the mark so far this fall season. Senior George Barker has helped maintain this undefeated season, providing a motivational and positive atmosphere.
What is your pre-meet ritual?
My pre-meet ritual is every night before a race when I get home from practice I take an ice bath and eat a whole 3 Palms Pizza for dinner. The day of the race I always have Eggo waffles for breakfast.
How has Cross country affected your high school experience?
Cross country has affected me and my high school experience positively. It has helped me make a lot of friends that I probably wouldn’t have made if I didn’t run. It has also made me keep my grades up so I can be eligible to run.
Who helps you the most during practice?
I’d have to say Brad (Schuster). Whenever we have a super hard workout and I start falling off the pace it’s always Brad telling me to push through it and get back up to the group.
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Girls Cross country: Sienna Pinson (Sr.)
Sienna Pinson is an inspiration on the girls cross country team. As a team captain, her dedication is evident and she always has a smile on her face.
How do you balance time between your sport and school?
As a three sport athlete I’ve found the perfect balance between school and sports over the years. I’ve been doing this for a long time since middle school, so I’ve just learned how to adapt and adjust my schedule and timing.
What qualities do you think are important for a captain to have?
Someone that always has a positive mindset and attitude before practices or on race day. Someone that builds a strong connection between others on the team. Someone that wants others to do well while pushing themselves to great expectations.
How has the girls cross country team impacted you?
It has been a big part of my life for four years now. It’s helped me grow deeper connections with family and friends. It’s taught me that if I can get through and push myself through the pain and challenges of cross country that I can overcome and work through any obstacle life throws at me.
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Girls Tennis: Emma Liu (Freshman)
Emma Liu has certainly become a staple on the varsity girls tennis team. As a freshman on varsity, she continuously dominates her opponents.
How do you balance time between your sport and school?
I am still learning to balance my time between school and tennis better, especially because we get back pretty late from some away matches. However, I try to complete as much work as I can when I have free time during my classes.
How has being on the varsity tennis team affected your high school experience so far?
For me, tennis has always been an individual sport. However, being on the varsity team has given me a different perspective on tennis, because it feels like a team sport with everyone cheering each other on. Being part of the girls tennis team has been such a fun addition to my high school experience so far, and the upperclassmen on the team have helped me get a great start to high school.
Do you like playing singles or doubles better?
I like playing both singles and doubles. Doubles is always fun, and is based on teamwork and collaboration. However, I enjoy the challenge of having to rely on myself to overcome hardships during singles matches, and it has made me a lot stronger mentally.
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Girls Cheer: Ali Rosenberg (Jr.)
Junior Ali Rosenberg is someone we can always count on to energize the stands at Friday night football games. She helps lead the varsity cheer team with positivity and enthusiasm.
What qualities do you think are important for a cheerleader to possess?
Qualities I think are important are being positive and always trying to be in the best mood as well as being nice. I think as a cheerleader it’s really a good idea to try and keep the good school spirit going no matter if we’re winning or losing. Being nice goes a long way and we interact with so many little girls and the cheerleaders from other teams and coaches that we always need to set a good example and make sure we’re representing our school and team well.
What’s your go to hype song?
I don’t have a personal one but the team does. Last year the seniors introduced the song “Get Low” by Lil John (and others) to the new sophomores that made varsity. Every time we went to an away game or just at practice, this song was a must and we were trying to keep the tradition of “Get Low” alive, because it’s the best hype song with so many memories attached to it.
How does performing in front of the student body affect your game? Does it make you more excited, or nervous?
Honestly, this is my second year on varsity and I still get nervous cheering on Friday nights. But I always think a little bit of nerves are good (I mostly just get nervous about tumbling) but I also get really excited because I love cheering and having fun interacting with the band and student sections.
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