Across the state, the Tigers are known as a formidable force across many sports, having stellar teams that regularly advance to the playoffs and usually pass several rounds of postseason play.
Both of these teams are increasing in both talent and success, and their improvement deserves to be recognized by the student body. The gymnastics team had its first victory in nine years, and the cross country ski team has a chance to win their first league title in many years.
Students’ apathy towards these improving and determined teams, albeit smaller than other more popular sports, should be turned into a pride extending to all of this school’s sports.
Granted, it is much harder to venture out to the cross country skiing course to watch a race than it is to sit in the bleachers for a basketball game. This harder access, however, is no excuse for a lack of interest on behalf of the student body. A Tiger victory is a Tiger victory, and students should be just as excited for a gymnastics win as they are for a basketball victory, even if the crowd size is currently disproportionate.
Students should treat smaller, developing teams with all of the respect that their recent success and progress deserve while these smaller sports still exist.
