Corinne Miedreich took a little time off.


It won't happen again.

After jumping from season to season to season her entire life, the Pearl River senior took a break in the fall of 2018. The regret was almost immediate so Miedreich went back to her old routine this year, playing soccer, basketball and softball.  

Competing in between the lines with friends is her favorite way to pass time.

"When this is over, I really don't know what I'll do," Miedreich said. "Last year, I took a season off. I didn't play soccer and I was just kind of at home doing nothing other than maybe a basketball workout. I missed the whole team dynamic in the fall."

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There is always sacrifice involved, but the juggling required to stay on top of school work and keep up with friends is worth the effort.

"You're going from practice to practice so there are days where you just have to find some time," Miedreich explained. "Sometimes you stay up late. Sometimes you get work done before practice. Sometimes you have a study hall and that helps. You're definitely tired when you come home after practice, but I usually stay up until my work is done."

On the basketball court, she is averaging 20 points and 8.3 rebounds through 10 games. In the classroom, she's carrying a grade point average of 88. Those numbers led to her being named Scholar-Athlete of the Week.

Whether she plays a sport in college or not, there will be a period of adjustment.

"Sports have been a major part of my life and if I don't play anything at the next level, it's going to be really different," she said. "I'm sure I'll play club or intramural, so I'll still be part of a team, but it will be a lot different than in high school.

Miedreich isn't going to be away from the gym for long.

"I want to teach phys ed," she added. "During mid-terms and finals week some of us go down to Evans Park Elementary School and help out Coach (Chris) Woolgar with the gym classes. I just love hanging out with the kids and forming relationships with them."

