Victory

What a game. We took out Highlands. Still undefeated. The crowd was crazy and the atmosphere was incredible. Thank God we won. After the game there were a bunch of big parties to celebrate, but I had a history project due on Monday, and practice Saturday and Sunday. I would have really enjoyed going out and celebrating the win with my teammates and friends but I had to stay in and do the work. With practice every day, for three seasons, it is sometimes very hard to budget my time for school work. I often times miss out on activities with my friends because I'm always so damn busy. But hey thats the price you pay, and if we keep winning, then it is worth it.

Pressure

Today is Friday, but not just any Friday. Tonight we host Northern Highlands in an NBIL basketball showdown. Both teams are county powerhouses, making for one of the most hyped up and anticipated games in the state. We are both undefeated and bitter rivals, so tonight something has got to give. The atmosphere is ridiculous. I can not walk through the hallways without a teacher or student asking me about the big game tonight. There are Facebook groups, and Myspace event invitations being sent to the entire town. I feel as if the well being of our district depends solely on this game. Paying attention in class is beyond impossible. My mind is inundated with images of victory. The Cowboys will bring their best tonight, and we will not let our fans down. We can't. Everything depends on us winning.