Rae is writing a response to an op-ed, and she is supporting the claim that youth soccer players should be required to wear head protection.
Answer
A
Focusing on only one sport can lead to overuse injuries and burnout.
B
Statistics show that girls who play soccer sustain more injuries than boys who play soccer.
C
The expense, injuries, and demands of the competitive club experience have contributed to a recent drop in youth soccer participation.
D
Although youth soccer does not allow young players to head the ball, the annual rate of concussions for young players continues to rise.
Explanation
Rae needs evidence that supports requiring head protection. The fact that concussions among young soccer players continue to rise—even though they are not allowed to head the ball—directly connects soccer participation with head injuries and supports wearing protection. The other choices discuss injuries or participation more broadly, but not the need for head protection.
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