Another sports season is over. 10-10 and 6-6 in league. An average year statistically and otherwise. But, last night the Monarch Girls Water Polo team lost their first round playoff game to Hanford High 9-8 in a thoroughly un-average way. After missed opportunities, strong defense and average offense the Monarchs were faced with a 8-4 deficit for the last quarter. We traded goals to make it 9-5, and with 1:28 left in the game the Hanford coach called time out and made some substitutions. That made the difference.
We scored at :41 left in the game. We stole the ball and scored at :31 in the game. We stole the ball and scored again at :06 to make the score 9-8. On the ensuing play we stole the ball again and called time out with :01.5 left in the game.
The play was drawn up, or at least concocted and explained. The girls lined up in place expectantly. The last pass was passed, then the planned shot was shot and the ball headed towards the goal to hit the bar. And went out.
I've had many exciting moments in sports, both heart-stoppingly disappointing and ecstatically joyous. Last night will make the short list of those moments and memories.
Someday I will be excited.
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