The classic blackouts at Central are raved about during football and basketball games, but unheard of during spring sports. The electrifying pep rallies cover every sport season, except for spring. The student attendance rate goes off the charts during football season, and continues to decline as the sport seasons change. The only difference is the decline is nonexistent in fans during spring sports.
Considering baseball is known as America’s pastime, you would expect some sort of fan base outside of each player’s parents and siblings to attend each game. It’s not surprising that the players feel a lack of support when their peers can’t take time out of their day to cheer them on.
“I realize baseball isn’t as exciting to watch as basketball or football, but we are still working just as hard, and trying to win just as badly as any other athlete would. Baseball is not an easy sport either. Many people don’t respect the game because it’s slower paced, but it takes just as much effort and skill as any of the other sports,” said starting varsity junior Jack Schneider.
It is not just baseball that isn’t getting the support of the school either. Teams such as varsity volleyball, varsity boys tennis, and track all have stand out athletes. Athletes like seniors Eric Sivill and Zach Biggs have dominated their primary sports, cross country and basketball, for the past four years, but still perform at a high level during their spring sports. No matter what they’re doing, it is always fun to watch them compete and put all they’ve got into their game.
“It is a shame we cannot have more support from our fellow classmates. We are by far the most entertaining group of guys to watch. Most people count us off because we play an underlooked sport, but volleyball is filled with a ton of action, and very fun to watch,” said starting varsity senior Andy Dalin.