The Thrill and Agony of Sports

It was a bitter-sweet sports weekend.

Friday night Matthew got to play in his first varsity game. His first snap was a hand-off and they got a first down. The next two snaps their running backs were thrown down for a loss. On 3rd and 15 Mathew throws a 35 yard pass that was picked off. It was kind of a wobbly throw and his receiver ran the wrong route. My heart was aching for him. He only got those 4 plays. We won, but driving home it sure didn't feel like it. Here are a few pictures of him.

Matthew warming up at half-time

Matthew(#18) looking to the sidelines for the play

Matthew handing the ball off

The sun came out again Saturday morning. It's a good thing because Makenzie had a 8 am soccer game. They won 7-1. She didn't allow any goals as goalie. She almost had a goal herself, but their goalie stopped it.

Next it was on to Jacob's game. He had to sit and watch with his collarbone injury. His back-up quarterback is out with a fractured ankle. He fractured it in the same scrimmage Jacob got hurt. Luckily, they were playing an expansion team and were able to pull out a win. Jacob was pretty depressed not being able to play. It's going to be a long few more weeks until he can play again.

FYI- We think Matthew's game will be televised on ESPN2 this Thursday night (11th). We are playing the team with the #2 quarterback in the nation. The game is 7pm central time. We will be the maroon team(Cinco Ranch). I don't know if Matthew will get to play, but he might get on the tv. Go Cougars!!