During the school year, MHS offers a plethora of sports and activities for the students to participate in if they choose. A great number of MHS students are involved in at least one sport or long-term activity. With choosing to be involved in either, they give up some time for schoolwork and rest. As the last quarter of the ’25-’26 school year rolls around, student-athletes reflect on how sports have affected them both physically and mentally.
Junior Maddy Saiger evaluates how her sport, soccer, has affected her mentally this year: “For me, sports affect me a lot during the school year. It takes a lot of energy, but it also makes me a lot calmer and happier.”
Although studies have shown physical activity is great for students’ minds, it doesn’t account for the time it takes out of students’ schooling. Sophomore Paycee Burton commented on her time to complete classwork during her sports seasons: “Getting all my work done on time can sometimes be a challenge, although I use my time wisely and always get it done.”
Saiger shared a similar response; “I’m really crunched for time as an involved athlete. I manage to get all my work done, but I do have to sacrifice free time and sleep sometimes.”
Burton mentioned how being a student-athlete affects her body during the school year; “Throughout the school year, I can feel my body physically being broken down and wearing out. I try my best to keep my body healthy so that I don’t get injured but that can be hard at times.”
It is safe to say students are asked a lot of them, especially when paired with a sport and it definitely takes a toll on them both mentally and physically.
Quinlyn Bodznick, Staff Writer
bodqu27@sages.us
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