At FVHS, we have many different types of athletes; some play things like lacrosse, basketball or baseball, with those activities taking up a majority of their time. Few students can juggle taking classes and playing a sport at the same time, let alone two sports at once. However, students like seniors Corbin and Emma Peacock are somehow able to play three different sports each, with Emma playing softball, flag football and track, while Corbin plays football, basketball and baseball.
Corbin and Emma say the most important thing is managing their time. Emma said that to do a good job, she has to make sure she is “doing her school work” first. Then she goes to practice and puts in even more work when she gets home. Corbin agrees that time management is the hardest part. Sometimes he has to miss out on hanging out with friends so he can be there for his teammates.
Playing so many sports can be tough on the body and the mind. Corbin said that football is probably the hardest.
“It’s probably the hardest on you because of all the preparation,” said Corbin. Even when he is tired and doesn’t want to be at practice, he knows he has to be there for his team. Emma said it is also tricky to jump from one sport to another, like going from football to softball.
Even though they play on many different teams, they say the other kids at FVHS make it easy.
“Most of the kids here are good teammates. Having good coaches and friends helps them adjust to every new season,” said Corbin.
Now that they are getting older, both have made big decisions for the future. Corbin decided he wants to play baseball at Carteret Community College. He played all three sports for all four years of high school before choosing his favorite.
Emma decided she wants to play flag football at Meredith College. She said it was a tough choice between softball and flag football, but she chose flag because “it’s something new, and it’s something fun and exciting.”
The Peacock siblings prove that with hard work, you can succeed in both school and sports and make it to the college level.
