Winter Warriors: The Athletes Keeping WHS Spirit Alive

Photo Credit: Ms. Campbell (WHS)

by Elizabeth Mann '26

There is a chill in the air, which means Wethersfield High School is ready for its winter athletes to take on the pool, court, ice, and track. Here’s what these specific teams are doing to get ready for their exciting season ahead!

The official dates to the start of the winter season are spread across the first week of December, except for Girls Ice Hockey, which actually began on November 24. On Dec. 1, tryouts and practices begin for Girls basketball , Boys ice hockey, and wrestling. The rest of the winter teams kick off on Dec. 4, including Boys basketball , Girls and Boys indoor track, Girls gymnastics, and Boys swim and dive. The question of where and when is quite simple, since a majority of the competitions and matches will be held right here, at Wethersfield High School.


Senior Isabella Korizinski shares. To get ready for her gymnastics  season she is making sure she gets enough sleep and stays hydrated throughout the day. She is also stretching and resting daily. Korizinski  continues to stay in shape throughout the year as she does other sports, such as swimming and tennis. This season, she hopes to achieve the state title as well as receiving a higher place than in previous years. Lastly, to make sure she keeps up with her academics while excelling in gymnastics, she creates a planner each week which helps her with her time management skills.


Most of these winter athletes have been doing club sports or staying active by playing a fall sport through the school. This cross training is necessary, but the transition to the focused winter season demands intense preparation. These students must understand what it means to be an athlete, the early morning weightlifting sessions, the endless laps in the pool, and the repetitive court and track drills.

Our winter warriors are ready to take on the 2025 season and represent Wethersfield High in a positive way with pride and determination. Be sure to check out the WHS Homepage for the full schedules and come cheer on our Eagles.

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