B-baller Enbrigton returns to court
Katya Quezada | Staff Writer
quezadk@imail.losrios.edu
Every athlete’s worst nightmare is suffering an injury. The anxiety of having to sit out, the frustration of enduring the physical therapy and the scare of a potential surgery are only a few of the emotions an athlete feels in dealing with an injury. Just ask City College basketball player Stephanie Enbrigton. She is one of the best shooters on the women’s team and is currently on the road to recovery from a knee injury.
According to Enbrigton, she tore the labrum in her knee in November while scrimmaging with her teammates. The labrum is the ring of cartilage that surrounds the outside of a body joint.
“I was dribbling the ball and my foot got caught and I kind of went with it,” said Engbriton.
She explained that although she is injured, her doctor has cleared her for play, even though she is scheduled for surgery in March.
Now it is up to Enbrigton to decide when she will return to the court. She has been participating in practices, and played one game against Sierra College since her injury this season. Her injury is an everyday consideration, so it’s all about feeling comfortable.
“It is nice to have her back,” said point guard Rene Lee.
Center Rachel Montes said that after Engbriton’s injury, the other women stepped it up and are getting through it. Their goal is to make it to the playoffs.
“We have a really good chance of making it,” said Montes.
Being injured doesn’t just affect Engbriton’s basketball career. Her school career is taking a hit as well. She cannot go up stairs and must take the elevator to get to some of her classes. If she steps wrong, there is some pain. Cold weather also makes it painful. But despite all the difficulties, her time commitment to the team is steady Engbriton cautions other athletes to know their limit. “Don’t push yourself too hard.”
