Off The Reels

Welcome back to Off the Reels! This next athlete is a senior with a lot of drive and passion for all the sports she plays. She is a multi-sport athlete who not only cheers during the fall and winter but also plays on the varsity lacrosse team.  Meet SHS Cheerleader Abby Six… Cheer story: Abby has been cheering ever since she was in the 1st grade. At first, she had no intentions of staying with it as long as she has; however, through many years of training and dedication, she quickly fell in love with her sport. Not only is she on the varsity sideline cheer team, but she also crosses over and competes in the winter for game day and competition cheer. Something most people wouldn’t assume about cheer: Most people don’t fully understand all that it takes to be a competitive cheerleader and the work that goes into it. “It can be very intense when learning new skills ." Abby described just how difficult it can be to learn how to flip your body a certain way that you aren’t used to. As ...

Welcome to the Fall Edition of Off the Reels! Over the next several weeks, I’ll be showcasing some of Springboro’s best athletes in sports including tennis, soccer, volleyball, and many more. Stay tuned to learn more about some of your favorite athletes and their sports stories. Kicking off the first blog of the 22-23 school year is a senior on the tennis team. Meet SHS Tennis player Amaya Hulbert… Tennis story: Amaya grew up playing almost every sport imaginable, but her mom was the one who encouraged her to play tennis. Amaya said, “ I tried it out and I just fell in love with it right when I first started… it just made sense.” She goes on to mention that she loves the individual aspect of tennis. “ I like being the only person on the court and not having to rely on anyone else but myself to win. ” Amaya is a four-year varsity member of the tennis team and will represent Springboro this year as their team captain. How Amaya prepares herself for her matches: “I get nervous really eas...