Final Soccer Saturday ... Almost

The kids had their last soccer games this weekend, with parties and trophies following close behind. Michael's team played a tight game, scoring the only goal of the game very late, giving them their second win of the season. Michael had another good game, playing all over the field as needed, whether to shore up the defense, take free kicks (he nearly scored on two) or helping out on offense.



Kelly's team played a grudge match against a team full of their friends. Kelly's team was in first, with the opponent just behind, with a loss in the last matchup between the two teams. Both sets of girls let the others hear about it all week in school. This was the most anticipated matchup of the season for the players. It, too, was a closely matched game. Kelly provided a clever assist on what was nearly the first goal of the game, and had several scoring opportunities of her own in the second half. Against an excellent goalkeeper (who was Kelly's teammate last year), none of them got into the net, unfortunately. The opposing team scored just before the end of the game to close out the season.



Team Italy got the last laugh, though. We won the league!


All the girls wore these shirts on Monday to remind their classmates that although others may win the battle, they won the war. Kelly is now two-for-two in championships in her last two sports seasons. That will be a tough act to follow.