Go Broncos! Go Cardinals!

Last weekend we finished up the boys flag football season. Not a minute too soon too! While most of the season, it was really nice outside, the last 2 weekend were so hot. Those were the playoff days. It was a double elimination tournament and both boys made it to the 2nd day. B ended up losing in the semi-finals...taking 3rd place over all. His team really showed some improvement. The lost every game for over the 1st half of the season, but really started to get better as a team. D's team was really good this season. It was a fun change for him. In the previous seasons, they really struggled to get a win. This year, there was only one team that beat them (once during the season and 2ce in the playoffs). This team was really good and recruits other players. In fact, after we lost to them the first time in the tournament, the coach approached our best player and asked him to come join their team. Anyway, D's team took 2nd place overall. We are proud of both boys; they played well, but more importantly, they had a really great time.

D (on the right)

D's team

(he is 3rd from the right when you count my cute little nephew Sam who insisted on being in the picture. My brother in law was their coach.)

B (on the right)

B (on the left, with coach Jay behind him)

Just a little side note about B's last game. They were down by 9 points when they started the last play. One of the smaller boys on the team had the ball and ran with all his heart straight into the endzone. I realized while his little legs were just going as fast as they could, the other team's players could have easily taken him. They were bigger and faster, but the other coach had told his players to let him score. When B's team went for the extra point, he did the same thing. It was so cute to see another little tiny guy weaving in and around trying to get to the endzone while the other team was trying their best to NOT pull his flag, while still acting they were. In the end, B's team only lost by 2 points. I still can't help but be grateful to that other coach. What a thing to teach you players! I loved it and I certainly hope my kids can appreciate how much more important sportsmanship is than winning.

One last picture... The games started Sat morning at 8 am and we didn't finish until 2 pm. The kids were really good through it all, but by the end KL was just so worn out. I looked over at her when we were on our last 15 minutes and this is what I saw.