Music at sports games brings out the cheer in the audience Music Brings Positive Energy Music is a mood changer and a positive influence. It is used in all sorts of events and gatherings but what does it actually do to people? Almost everybody would probably say that it brings out something in us that isn’t there when it's silent. One of the most hyperactive and positive places you could be is in the audience of a sports game. Having music brings out the energy in the audience. Essentially, music is a great source of school spirit and really brings it all together.
At BRHS football games, we get the whole band out and play for the audience. We may even have a color guard for the visuals. This shows what we put into the sports games to bring out the positive energy in the audience for the players. The music director, Mr. Walton executes the performances at events perfectly. He said, “Well, music affects the emotions of everybody who can hear it and our job is to influence the game in a very positive way and when we play music it pumps up the audience which then pumps up the players.” In the spring, we have certain sports games that don’t get music or performances. The energy that comes with the music and the special performances is missing. Mr. Walton explained to me why they don’t have the music there. He said “In the spring, that’s when our musicians focus on their own world and they have their own competitions for music.” WIth no assigned band for the spring sports, there may be a way to add some positive energy and school spirit to sports games anyway.. The band is the main way to provide music for these sports games and they do an excellent job but when it comes to playing at games what does it do for them? Jenelle Iverson, a member of the band said “We enjoy playing at sports games, it definitely is a great way to express school spirit and bring positive energy for the players and the audience.” Music is a great way to make our sports games even just a little bit better, it’s no secret that music is a gateway to good energy. Music at sports games brings in energy that can be otherworldly, making it one of the most positive settings you could be in. When it comes to the spring sports games, bring your own positive energy and cheerfulness making it just as good as the other games. Article Written by: Darrell Ryan
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BRHS Wrestlers Dedicated to the Sport Wrestling is a very time consuming and brutal sport for many. Not only is it hard on the competitors but it is also tough on the family of the athletes. Wrestlers put in numerous hours a day for practice and just about every weekend for meets. Competition weekends and wrestling matches are called meets. It’s when the wrestlers get together to compete against another school, or individual if they are at state.
Braegger Richards, a Senior wrestler at Bear River High states, “We dedicate 5-7 days of the week and 2 or more hours each time.” With this much time dedicated to the sport they sacrifice a lot of things. Braegger Richards said,”I sacrifice a lot like food, water, sleep, weekends, time with family and friends, and even birthday celebrations.” These sacrifices can make it very easy for them to want to quit during the season. Janessa Esquivel, a Sophomore wrestler at Bear River High said, “I sacrifice a lot to be able to wrestle, although I have never wanted to quit during the season.” She sacrifices anywhere from 2-3 hours everyday, making her have less time with her family and friends. Her body also takes a toll during the season. She ended this season with cracked ribs but still loving to wrestle. Although not all athletes feel the same way. Braegger Richards, stated, “I want to quit all the time during the season. Even with winning matches it still is hard to dedicate my whole life to wrestling. I want to quit especially when I lose matches.” Braegger isn’t just any wrestler either, he is an elite athlete in every sport he does. Just this year Braegger got second place at state. This is a huge accomplishment for him. Not all wrestlers have these types of accomplishments even after all the hours they dedicate which can be tough. Janessa Esquivel stated, “Even if I don’t win every match, or get to go to state. I still love the sport so much and would never stop doing what I love.” Her coaches and teammates cheer her along, keeping her going even after a loss. These two athletes truly show us an inside view on what it takes to be a wrestler and to survive the tough season. Some come out with medals and some don’t, but they all have the same love for this tough sport. On February 18th the boys wrestling team placed second at state. Our top two wrestlers for the boys team were Max Miller a Senior, and Breagger Richards a Senior as well. Our girls wrestling team also placed second. Saide Hardy, a Senior at Bear River High received outstanding wrestler award as well as 1st in her division. Shannon Hyer at USU, Provo (Februrary 10th, 2023) Taking The Lead With The Swim Team The Bear River Swim Team has made much progress this year. From winning medals at Region and State, to building each other up as a team. 2022-2023, most of the Bear River High School swim team went to regionals, but only a handful of them went to state.
Hunter Kotter, a Junior swimmer said about improving as a team, “A whole lot of effort, trying your best, and help from the people on the team.” Katelyn Winkler, a Junior swimmer, said of improvement, “I improved by a lot, almost a full minute through a lot of practice.” When our team went to Regionals the team went above and beyond. BRHS won four medals and those who medaled went to state. The State swim meet was held in Provo, Utah on February 10th and 11th, and it was the last swim meet that only a handful of the team was able to attend. Shannon Hyer, Jaden Hyer, and Hayden Swain-Schmit all medaled in their respective events. Shannon Hyer medaled in the 100 Butterfly by getting 6th place and broke the school record for fastest time by .4 seconds. She also took 8th place, medaling in the 200 IM event as well. All in all, BRHS swimmers received 4 medals. Shannon Hyer, Senior swim captain, said “At first I didn’t realize it, but when I did realize I broke [the record], the six years I've been swimming felt like they proved my hard work.” Shannon progressed from a swimmer to swim captain her senior year. Shannon said, “I’ve gained friends that I wouldn’t trade for anything, and my self-esteem improved a lot. I felt like I found the one thing I would do forever.” Shannon is one of the five captains of the swim team, she has helped so many swimmers improve with swimming, as well as herself. She is a great example for other swimmers. Hayden Swain-Schmit, another swim team captain, said he had the chance to go to the State Meet one last time since he will be graduating this year. Hayden said, “Well it was pretty cool because it was the first time I medaled at state, it was cool doing something I’ve seen people do the last four years I've been swimming.” Other swimmers have said how good he is at swimming, and how he was able to go to State and win a medal. He seemed to really enjoy the swim team over the four years he’s participated in it. Hayden said, “...it’s nice being on a good team where you don't rely on anyone, but they are there to support you.” He was able to medal in his respective event. Jaden Hyer, a Junior swimmer, said of medaling in his event, “I was extremely surprised, it was the first time I screamed out of joy.” He also said, “It's been amazing and a lot of fun. I would not regret a single minute [being on the swim team].” These swimmers have made much progress, like Katelyn Winkler, dropping a full minute on her 100 freestyle. Shannon Hyer broke the school record by .4 seconds, and was able to improve from being a swimmer, to a swim captain with Hayden Swain-Schmit. All in all, these swimmers have made improvements over this year. Article Written by: Kenadee Eversten The Bear River Swim Team has made much progress this year. From winning medals at Region and State, to building each other up as a team. 2022-2023, most of the Bear River High School swim team went to regionals, but only a handful of them went to state.
Hunter Kotter, a Junior swimmer said about improving as a team, “A whole lot of effort, trying your best, and help from the people on the team.” Katelyn Winkler, a Junior swimmer, said of improvement, “I improved by a lot, almost a full minute through a lot of practice.” When our team went to Regionals the team went above and beyond. BRHS won four medals and those who medaled went to state. The State swim meet was held in Provo, Utah on February 10th and 11th, and it was the last swim meet that only a handful of the team was able to attend. Shannon Hyer, Jaden Hyer, and Hayden Swain-Schmit all medaled in their respective events. Shannon Hyer medaled in the 100 Butterfly by getting 6th place and broke the school record for fastest time by .4 seconds. She also took 8th place, medaling in the 200 IM event as well. All in all, BRHS swimmers received 4 medals. Shannon Hyer, Senior swim captain, said “At first I didn’t realize it, but when I did realize I broke [the record], the six years I've been swimming felt like they proved my hard work.” Shannon progressed from a swimmer to swim captain her senior year. Shannon said, “I’ve gained friends that I wouldn’t trade for anything, and my self-esteem improved a lot. I felt like I found the one thing I would do forever.” Shannon is one of the five captains of the swim team, she has helped so many swimmers improve with swimming, as well as herself. She is a great example for other swimmers. Hayden Swain-Schmit, another swim team captain, said he had the chance to go to the State Meet one last time since he will be graduating this year. Hayden said, “Well it was pretty cool because it was the first time I medaled at state, it was cool doing something I’ve seen people do the last four years I've been swimming.” Other swimmers have said how good he is at swimming, and how he was able to go to State and win a medal. He seemed to really enjoy the swim team over the four years he’s participated in it. Hayden said, “...it’s nice being on a good team where you don't rely on anyone, but they are there to support you.” He was able to medal in his respective event. Jaden Hyer, a Junior swimmer, said of medaling in his event, “I was extremely surprised, it was the first time I screamed out of joy.” He also said, “It's been amazing and a lot of fun. I would not regret a single minute [being on the swim team].” These swimmers have made much progress, like Katelyn Winkler, dropping a full minute on her 100 freestyle. Shannon Hyer broke the school record by .4 seconds, and was able to improve from being a swimmer, to a swim captain with Hayden Swain-Schmit. All in all, these swimmers have made improvements over this year. |
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