Not much blogging the last few days ... we were in the state softball tournament and won without a loss. It was a total team effort. Each player contributed to our state championship ... it was wonderful, exciting, crazy ... full of nervousness ... breathtaking ... and a relief.
I was so proud of our players. They played with focus and composure. Most of all, played in the NOW ... concentrating on the next play and never got shook. Battled with two strikes to put the ball in play ... shorted to make contact ... smart! Took the outside pitch to the right side of the field ... smart!
Big moments for me was the "last stand" drill with Emily in the sixth inning of the Central Hardin game ... throw out at home with Taylor ... stayed with a difficult pop-up ... ground ball with throw to Catie. A turning point in the game when they could not score with runners on 2nd and 3rd and no outs! AND what about little Young's home run with two strikes and bases loaded ... priceless and unforgettable! Play after play with each player contributing ... I was so proud of you ... every one of you!
Today Sue Neal and I drove up to Champaign, IL to pick up our youngest daughter, Hannah. We took a short trip to the edge of town to see Rachel and Kyle's garden. We went out to supper and celebrated our son-in-law, Kyle's birthday. Will be home tomorrow and spend the week with Hannah before she returns to San Francisco. It was so good to see Rachel and Kyle .. and Hannah!
Still cannot believe we won the state tournament ... we have had a lot of great teams and could not break through ... I am so happy for our players and community!
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And a state championship for your community ... the first team state championship for our school ... a weekend to never forget!
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