Last of Spring Soccer Season

So we finished State Cup today without five of our players, three of them starters. We had six of eleven players playing unfamiliar positions, and one guy playing with only one eye after an injury to the head. We played in temps hovering near 100. Oh, my, it was hot!

We played game one with less skill but with much more heart. We lost 3-2 after one heck of a come back. We would have won if all of our starters had been there, but I've never seen such effort from a group of boys.

We lost game two 0-1 after two over-times. This same team we have beaten in the last four matches. We would have won with our starters, but good calls from the reffing team would have also been helpful.

As it stands, we qualified to play in Southern Regional Premiere next fall. We played exceptional soccer with who and what we had. Now it's time for a break. Four weeks and then they are back on the pitch.

I'm already excited and can hardly wait to have a go at another state championship!