Just before Isabel Duenez entered her senior year of high school, the COVID-19 pandemic came in and shook up the world. The transition from junior to senior year is usually an important time for a student-athlete because that’s when the recruiting process is at its peak.
The coronavirus interrupted the process for Duenez. She lost touch with coaches for many months, and that put her in a slump. Although, she stayed determined, worked hard and is now signed to play at Hill College in Hillsboro.
“It just made me have to work harder and deal with the circumstances I was put in,” Duenez said. “COVID hit right in the middle of that recruiting process and trying to find a college. I lost contact with all these coaches for months, so I kind of lost motivation for a while, but I got it back.”
