Winning isn't everything...

[batskeets]

...but, yeah, I can certainly see why people enjoy it. ;)

This bout felt like the biggest hurdle we'd have to face this season--of the other home teams, theirs had a stacked roster, and some of the most high-profile jammers in the world. Last season, they went undefeated. Still, our dedication and teamwork got us through, and it was an exciting and non-blowout-y game, but rather than snatching victory in the last minutes of the game, we held down a solid lead for most of the second half.

I now have an unhappy groin muscle, which doesn't exactly thrill me. I stretch all the time, and have gotten my share of awed and/or sassy commentary about my post-practice splits stretches, so the irony of this isn't lost on me. But, even if I have to sit out for more than a few days, I'm glad I was there for my team during this bout. I wasn't sure how well I was going to play, going in--Aunt Flo does not exactly contribute to my energy levels or mental focus--but I played really well, and I was there to support my teammates and build crazy-awesome walls with them.

I've occasionally and quietly thought to myself that, hey, we're looking pretty good, and maybe we even have a shot at winning League Championships this year. After this bout, it feels like we're over the hump, and going from Worst to First looks more possible than ever.

Gaaahhhh. I'm so proud of us. <3

Comments

[alaindan.livejournal.com]

Yay you!

A friend from bike racing was at the bout and posted a picture where you're closest to the camera, fortunately I remembered you were 1701 because you were looking away :)

[skeets.livejournal.com]

Heh, yeah, I do a lot of backwards skating/bracing, so I rarely turn up looking even slightly photogenic, in bout photos. ;)

[archmage.livejournal.com]

Hellz yes.

[december-clouds.livejournal.com]

Awww. What a great picture too!