Every athlete can agree, in some way or another, there are pre-game superstitions they follow each game day. Some are complicated and some are simple. A few Walpole High School varsity athletes including senior Libby Foley, juniors Pat Sullivan, Jacqui Mulcahy, Danny Savary, and Caileen Quinn, along with freshman Greg Maclean and Alex Takacs all stick to their specific rituals.
Senior Libby Foley: Girls Soccer
“Mine is not necessarily pre-game, but I always tie my shoes before I take my penalty kicks. I’m very superstitious so even if my shoes are already tied, I untie them and tie them again just to be careful. It gives me more confidence when taking a kick” said senior Libby Foley - Photo By: Ciara Healy
Junior Pat Sullivan: Boys Soccer
“Before games, I go home and eat some ice cream, listen to some pump up music and then before I leave, I grab a Granny Smith Apple and eat it on the way to the field.” said Sullivan.
Junior Jacqui Mulcahy: Gymnastics
Junior Danny Savary: Boys Hockey
“Before every game this year, I sit in the stands and use black tape and tape my stick the same way every time” said Savary.
Junior Caileen Quinn: Field Hockey
Freshman Greg Maclean: Boys Soccer
From headbands to ice cream to sprints, every athlete has their own unique routine to counter any game day superstitions.
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