Athletes support wearing masks while playing sports

Just like drivers wear seat belts to keep themselves safe, athletes wear masks to do the same while playing sports.

Junior Andre Hunt thinks this is the right call for all athletes to play their sport safely. He also believes that it increased his mental abilities when it comes to sports.

“I agree with the rules because it keeps us safe while doing the sport that we like to do and still allows us to play sports,” he said.

Junior Jermontre Young feels the mask improved his physical abilities and performance.

“I do think that the mask made me better because it made me mentally stronger when I got tired. Now I feel like I can push through fatigue and still play my game,” Young said.

Hunt feels like if you wear a mask while performing, it will help when you don’t have to wear one.

“Conditioning with the mask will help improve everyone’s performance by being able to perform longer because your body is used to having limited oxygen while wearing a mask. When you’re not wearing a mask it will benefit you being able to perform longer and in a more controlled breathing,” he said.

Young agrees. Wearing a mask can improve all around controlled breathing.

Despite these obstacles, these athletes are showing playing with mask improves their physical abilities.

Even though it’s uncomfortable, it is necessary that they wear their mask to keep others and themselves safe for the rest of the season.