High school varsity sports inspire tight-knit connections between teammates through intense training sessions and a shared sense of responsibility to the team. The select few underclassmen on varsity team learn the tricks of the trade from upperclassmen and often form close friendships with them. Sophomore...

Boys soccer Junior Jude Harden is excited about the new members on the soccer team. “We got some new players: some sophomores, juniors and seniors,” he said. “We have a good core from last year, so I think we are going to have a good season.” Harden hopes to help take the team even...