State Champions

My dearest sister, Robin, plays volleyball for Monticello High School.  This year they have been doing really well and we had high hopes for the state tournament.  Rich was the top pick for the title and people thought Monticello would not do much like in years past.  The first two games were pretty simple but the third game against St. Josephs was a nail bitter.  Me and my mom always get nervous when it comes to sports and I was on the verge of throwing up the entire time.  I have a love hate relationship with sports (especially wrestling and volleyball).  I love them but I always got really, really nervous.  My body feels all tingly, I want to throw up, I feel the need to grab my neighbors arm and often yell/scream.  My Dad does not like sitting by me and my Mom because we are just too loud. Finally after many nervous moments they won the semi-finals. I wish I had a better camera to take cooler action shots but alas……

Seriously this girl has ridiculously long legs.

We had some breaks during the games and did some shopping.  The mall had a carousel and my Mom took Addi on a ride. 

Addi hated sitting there about the third minute of the first day.  I had an arsenal of treats and goodies for her but it did not last too long.  Miraculously  my Dad got her to sleep through one game one morning.  During those two days she ate more fruit snacks, candy, ice cream, juice boxes, Gold Fish, Teddy Grahams then any one year old should have.

During the state game both me and my Mom wanted to focus on the game and not worry about Addi.  We brought a LARGE container of popcorn for her and handed her off the to Loren and Ashley.  She spent the rest of the night eating some but mostly throwing it, breaking it, smooshing it, digging in it, dumping it and making a very large mess.  I did not care though, she was happy and not screaming. 

When the championship game came we were could not contain our selves.  The darkened the stadium and had the smoke and the lights going.  The team walked in and we all started screaming.  It was fun to be in such a big crowd of Buckaroo loving fans.  Robin did look a bit nervous as the stood at the net.

During the game Robin played amazing.  The best I, or anyone else has ever seen.  During one volley she blocked at least five spikes and slammed the ball a few times herself.  It was awesome to watch her play at her best.  Monticello beat Rich in 3 games.  The crowd exploded when we got the final point and the crown stormed the court.

Monticello has not taken the state title in volleyball for 26 years (I do believe).  It was awesome to show everyone that this team of girls could do it. I know most of the girls on the team and I am proud that they could work together to earn this. I love coming from a little town where state championships are a big deal.  There is a great sense of community when everyone is keeping track of the team and how they are playing.

 Bucks are #1