Our "new" field hockey team had our season opener on Tuesday. We had a dinner the night before with lots of pasta to carbo load before the first game. The team captains, my K. being one, made hair ribbons and water bottles for all team members with their names and numbers painted on them. We looked good for the first game. New uniforms, matching hair accessories and some new moves! It was an exciting game with lots of action at the goal. Toward the end of the second half we finally scored! Scored for the first time EVER! We did not score a single goal last year, nor one at the Jamboree two weeks ago. It was thrilling!!! Then we held the other team for an additional 6 minutes or so and WON THE GAME!! The first win EVER! It was a little bittersweet only because my oldest and a senior and team captain was at home sick in bed and missed the game. So sorry K. The second game of the season was last night. And we were playing a very strong, seasoned team (actually my old high school but they did not have field hockey when I was in school). Last year we lost to them 10-0. This year they looked fabulous- fast, strong, tan and had great uniforms. They scored 6 in the first half. They scored 1 more in the second and 1 after the buzzer sounded, which also counted. So we lost 8-0. Better than last year but still a bummer! We will play them again in a month so hopefully we can improve before the next game. Still, way to go Pirates!!!
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