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Teen Ink Magazine,
October 2007 :
Sports Articles
“Football, Julia?”
by Julia E., Roslyn, NY
I always loved the first day of school. Everything was so new - the teachers, the classrooms, the binders. Everyone was trying out for a sport - cross-country, tennis, soccer, or football. My best friend Lizzy and I decided we would try out for the football team.
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Adrenaline
by Mike M., Virginia Beach, VA
The sweat trickles down my forehead 33 seconds before the referee blows the whistle. When I walk toward the line, I look directly into my opponent’s eyes. He looks back into mine. He sees that I am a man who doesn’t like to procrastinate.
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An Athlete’s Attack
by Kainath A., Suffern, NY
“Go, go, go. Faster. Stop dogging it. Kainath Ahsan, run!” I heard the alarmingly loud voices of my coaches piercing my eardrums like a sharp object cutting my skin.
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Identity
by Kayla S., Reno, NV
Until a month ago, if you had asked who I was, I would have told you proudly, “I’m Kayla, and I’m a gymnast.” Gymnastics was my life, the core of my being, my identity. And I gave it up.
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Ouch
by Ben W., Chester, OH
I hear a noise. It is getting louder and louder with each second. My legs go numb. I quickly turn my head and realize I am about to be run over. Coming right toward me is a linebacker who is at least twice my size.
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Winning is Everything
by Chris M., Rochester, NY
No.
Winning is everything.
To a true competitor,
a true athlete,
an honest man,
a worthy opponent.
Winning is everything.
It is why teams compete.
It is why fans pay to watch.
Winning is pride.
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Without a Splash
by Lauren C., Columbia, MO
I know I am up. To have the announcer remind me is a bit unnecessary. “Lauren, Mizzou, 105C. Front two and one half tuck. 2.4.
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