February 23, 2008 | Filed under: Stuff
You’ll have to excuse the crappy cell phone pics but see this motley crew?
This is our varsity basketball team here in town. See the center girl in grey? That’s Middle on her left and Oldest on her right. In my opinion, this is the cutest, sweetest, bestest team in the whole state.
AND for the first time, they can prove it. Last week they went into zones ranked #4 for the northern part of our state and came out ranked #2.
Number 2!!!
So today we’re at the STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS trying to get to #1. In the WHOLE STATE. I’m just besides myself and over the moon with pride. Alpha Man (who moonlights as the high school assistant coach) is pretty much in a state of bliss. He’s got his basketball tie on and is ready to rock and roll.
Here a look at my favorite players, after winning zones last week:
And here is the whole family at Senior Farewell, sniff sniff. Not a dry eye in the house that night …
And yes, I’m the shortest person in my house. Want to make something of it? Do ya? Bring it on!
Anyway, think of us today, fighting the big battle. Middle had 21 points in the second to last game, which was amazing. In yesterday’s game she had 18 points, 14 of which she had in our DOUBLE OVERTIME, and if you don’t think I got a whole new bunch of gray hair at THAT game, please think again.
Here’s the winning pic of Middle and Oldest, taken immediately after the buzzer as they both realize they’re going to the Final Game of the State Championship:
Keep your fingers crossed and wish us luck!
UPDATE:
Well . . . the final game wasn’t pretty. We gave it a valiant effort but let’s just say we ended up in second place. But I’ll tell you what, #2 in the entire state? Not too shabby! Both Oldest and Middle did great. Oldest is sad, her basketball career is now over. Middle was the high scorer for both games in the finals, and is plastered all over the newspapers, and she is excited for the future seasons to come. Hugs to them both and the whole team for an amazing season!!!
Posted by Jill @ 1:00 am | Make a Comment
Kim A. says:
Woohoo! Congratulations!!
I’m crossing my fingers and wishing your girls the best of luck that the team makes it to #1.
-Kim :thumbsup:
Posted on February 23rd, 2008 at 4:18 amKris says:
That is wonderful, big congrats to them. It takes a lot of hard work to get that far. WTG!! :bananadance:
Posted on February 23rd, 2008 at 6:25 amAmy L says:
What wonderful pictures you have Jill!
And what wonderful girls! :yes:
Go Team!!!
Posted on February 23rd, 2008 at 6:28 amMental Pause Mama says:
Beautiful family! You go girls! :bananadance:
Posted on February 23rd, 2008 at 7:15 amDevon Ellington says:
Best of luck!
Posted on February 23rd, 2008 at 7:21 amLisa F. says:
Wishing you all a safe, happy, healthy and most of all, successful day!
Posted on February 23rd, 2008 at 7:25 amDru says:
Best of Luck! Woo Hoo!
Posted on February 23rd, 2008 at 7:42 amLiza says:
Congrats to your girls and their team! Thanks for sharing all the wonderful pictures with us.
Posted on February 23rd, 2008 at 7:43 amCheryl S. says:
Fingers crossed. Good luck! GO TEAM!!
Posted on February 23rd, 2008 at 8:27 amAllie says:
Congratulations and good luck to all!! How exciting!
Posted on February 23rd, 2008 at 8:36 amJill says:
Every time I look at that last pic, the one taken at the buzzer, I get all choked up.
Such a sap.
Posted on February 23rd, 2008 at 9:00 amAnne says:
HUGE CONGRATS! That is so cool! The Varsity girls basketball team from my sons’ school just won the championship for the first time EVER. So, I know the excitement you’re feeling. It’s so fun to see them win and get such a great sense of accomplishment. :yes:
Posted on February 23rd, 2008 at 9:08 amSuzanne says:
Good luck to your girls! They are so pretty.
Let us know how it comes out!
Posted on February 23rd, 2008 at 9:26 amJudy F says:
good luck to your girls what an awesome season. Glad they got to share it together. Will keep everything crossed for you all today.
Posted on February 23rd, 2008 at 9:39 amJen(aside) says:
/crosses fingers
Good luck!
Posted on February 23rd, 2008 at 10:44 amRobin says:
Oh my gosh! That is so exciting! Congratulations! :bananadance:
I’ve got my fingers – and toes – crossed for you guys! Best of luck!
Posted on February 23rd, 2008 at 11:26 amjeanne says:
Can’t wait to hear they won – thinking positive
Of course they are already winners for getting that far :thumbsup:
Posted on February 23rd, 2008 at 11:28 amCryna says:
Best of Luck on the game……. :bananadance: This is so exciting and I have my fingers crossed that they do well and come out on top…….. :yes:
Posted on February 23rd, 2008 at 11:51 amSuzanne Perazzini says:
Congratulations to the team and good luck.
Posted on February 23rd, 2008 at 12:50 pmI loved meeting your family via the photos.
Donna M says:
Wow, that is awesome. Congratulations to your daughters & their team. :bananadance: :bananadance: :bananadance:
Good luck on that final game! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Can’t wait to hear about the big win.
You are not a sap but you do love your family. I know the feeling.
:yes: Thanks for sharing those pictures.
Posted on February 23rd, 2008 at 12:54 pmLaurie says:
Congrats to the Shalvis girls! I hope they kick ass today too!!
Posted on February 23rd, 2008 at 2:45 pmCaryn says:
That’s fantastic! Congratulations, and best of luck to them!
Posted on February 23rd, 2008 at 6:12 pmPatricia says:
WTG, Shalvis girls! I wish the team best of luck in getting to the final rung. The pix are precious (thanks for sharing them), & I can only imagine how proud you & Alpha man are. The stories & pix of your family have given me many chuckles & outright guffaws.
Posted on February 23rd, 2008 at 6:53 pmOlga says:
Huge congratulations to Shalvis girls! Go team!
Posted on February 23rd, 2008 at 8:32 pmJane says:
Good luck to the girls.
Posted on February 24th, 2008 at 6:55 amSusan says:
Go all the way Truckee girls! :yes:
Jill, great photos! :thumbsup:
Posted on February 24th, 2008 at 1:12 pmCourtney says:
Great pics and congrats to the girls!
Posted on February 24th, 2008 at 3:47 pmCarolyn A. says:
Congrats to the girls! Nice pictures – you have a lovely family Jill!
Posted on February 24th, 2008 at 4:14 pmJudy F says:
sorry to hear that they lost. But I know you and Alpha man are so proud. Congrats to them both.
Posted on February 24th, 2008 at 4:59 pmCryna says:
CONGRATULATIONS!!! #2 is not shabby at all and something to be proud of……….. :bananadance: I know how proud you must be of them both……..and well deserved……..Again Congratulations to both girls…….. :yes:
Posted on February 24th, 2008 at 8:27 pmJackieToo says:
Quuote: See the center girl in grey? That’s Middle on her left and Oldest on her right.
Her left or our left? I think I’ve had your girls backwards all this time!
Congrats to all on the great season!!!!
Posted on February 24th, 2008 at 10:30 pmStacy ~ says:
Great pics Jill! Sorry they lost but they still did a fab job!
Posted on February 25th, 2008 at 4:04 amPat L. says:
Nope, number #2, not too shabby.
Kudos to all.
Posted on February 25th, 2008 at 10:57 amSarah says:
Too awesome! Congratulations to the whole family!! :thumbsup: :bananadance:
Posted on February 25th, 2008 at 9:53 pmMichelle B says:
Congrats to your daughters and the entire team. What an awesome season!
Posted on February 25th, 2008 at 11:35 pm