Now that football season is over, water girls share how their experiences has changed their perspectives on the game.
By: Sophia Johnson
At Redwood High School, the “water girl” role on the football team is more than just passing out water.
While it might just seem like passing out bottles, these students are the ones managing the teams hydration process that keeps the players performing their best.
It’s a behind the scenes job that takes responsibility, and is a key component for the teams success.
Peyton Javaux, ’28, said “Being on the sidelines gives me a different perspective and I can witness the players emotions. I also notice the coaches emotions too, I see them frustrated over plays or calls and it’s cool to be in the action.”
There is a fun rush while being in the middle of the environment of a football game.
You can feel the collective energy from the crowd, the players, and the coaches. You get a front row seat to the adrenaline of the whole football team and the raw emotions.
Michela Pasquini, ’27, said “I feel like the biggest thing that changed for me was seeing so much more of the game up close. Seeing the collisions so much closer and how much of the game everyone actually plays was so different.”
Pasquini feels more involved at games when she has the “water girl” role.
“For our class we have to work a varsity and a lower level game and then any others are extra credit,” said Pasquini. “Also we shadow Alex the trainer for a quarter of each game so any time he goes onto the field we follow his directions.”
Through the experience, students gain a different perspective of football while taking on responsibilities that go beyond the sidelines.
Sophia Johnson
Sophia Johnson '29, a sports writer, enjoys interviewing players on their perspectives and thoughts throughout their seasons.
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