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Natalie Chrestman poses for soccer while in a boot due to an over use injury. "I then got it (boot) taken off for soccer tryouts and tried off and made the team. Then it started turning red and bruising so then I went back to my orthopedic and they said ‘This is worse than before, you shouldn’t have done that, it could be broken next time and, you are probably going to have to get surgery again.’" Chrestman said. She has been in and out of her boot since the middle of her basketball medicine.

Sports Recovery

Haley Hughes, Editor-in-Chief • March 18, 2024

Natalie Chrestman (10) is one of many athletes who have gone through an injury throughout their sport but manage to push through. Just like her, there are many people who rush through their healing process,...

Megan Nowak (12) plays tennis against Parkway South during the fall season. “I had a great time. I had a fun year. All four years were amazing with the Oakville Tennis program -- great sport, great group of girls and the coaches are awesome,” Nowak said. "I’m really happy for my time on the team." Nowak’s tennis match ended up taking two hours to finish against Parkway South.

Not Once, But Twice

Elmedina Elijazovic, JI Reporter • December 15, 2023

There are many life-altering injuries that could happen at any moment. Megan Nowak (12) had two that changed the course of her high school tennis career.  “My first injury, I had a lateral meniscus...

Team work helps soccer overcome injuries

Team work helps soccer overcome injuries

Andy Fernandez, Sports Editor • October 8, 2010

Team work has helped the Tigers overcome crucial injuries so far this season. Four season ending injuries from defenders Kyle Filiput (10), Drew Hensel (12), Zach Klipsch (11), and midfielder John Makowski...

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