E&S Track & Field Team Running Low on Participants

On Thursday, March 4th, two seasoned T&F participants were on their way to practice at Carver E&S High School to start the sports season off. The only thing is; they were the only 2 people to show up.

Though the numbers have steadily increased, the number of runners this year were at a standstill for up to 3 weeks, while previous years saw consistent numbers. That leaves one question; why are not as many runners participating?

The runners feel as though their progress has been delayed due to the COVID-19 outbreak that burned the bridges to many more opportunities. Although not all have lost faith.

“Track has always been my safe haven, and I need it now more than ever,” says Williamson. But when asked about his participation this year, it came down to him simply not having his physical yet. There’s also the question of safety precautions though, which Williamson admits to have him “second-guess practicing.”

That must mean the school district is helping out, right?

“I plead the fifth on that one,” exclaims T&F coach Raymond Womack, without a second thought. There are a handful of set rules, like masks staying on, minimal physical contact, windows open, and only 6 people in one room at a time, but they only go so far.