Whether an athlete recently switched to a new sport or has played the sport their entire life, being an athlete becomes an integral part of their identity. From ACL tears to shin splints, these injuries can be devastating — taking away their passion and replacing it with the crucial yet often mundane recovery process. MVHS student-athletes and teachers reflect on their injuries and share how they dealt with these “sprains, strains, and pains.” Read El Estoque’s package here.