Monday, June 2

What a long crazy ride it’s been.

This has been one of those times to remember. Friday and Saturday was the Girls Water Polo State Championship tournament. Eight of the best teams in the State going for number one. I am quite happy to say that our girls took the State Championship in quite decisive terms. They didn’t just win, they dominated. They showed in no uncertain terms why they were the top ranked team in the State.

Decisive wins.

Probably the sweetest victory for the girls and their parents was beating Ann Arbor Huron in the championship game. We played them before and beat them by one point in the dirtiest game I’ve ever seen. Before the game the parents of another very physical team said they hoped we beat them since Huron was the dirtiest team they ever saw. In that game Huron lived up to their reputation. It really was a case of the refs letting a team and a game get out of their control. Even the Huron parents were encouraging the lousy behavior.

Fast forward two weeks to the State Championship. More refs, better refs, and a motivated team. With good refereeing our girls totally dominated Ann Arbor Huron. After four unanswered goals the Huron parents went silent. State championship games are usually decided by one or two points. Going into the fourth quarter we had a ten point lead. The refs invoked what is called the mercy rule, going to a shorter clock to get the game over. I don’t think that has ever been done in a State championship game. We even put in our second string and eventually our Junior Varsity team. The final score was a resounding 12 – 1, probably the largest point spread ever in a State championship game. I don’t think I have ever seen happy girls.

Seconds after the final whistle. I’ve never seen happier girls.

The whole team, including the completely dressed coaches, in the water.

Happy campers. Tomorrow they meet Governor Snyder.

A happy Moo and her friends.

Moo, Carly, and Emily.

So that was Friday and Saturday. Sunday was commencement. I am quite proud to say that Molly graduated with High Honors in a tough curriculum while playing sports. I didn’t do either in high school and neither did Lise. We’re not sure where these genes came from but we like them. I’ve done some things I’m proud of, but Molly is the best. Go forth, oh child of mine, and make the world right.

With High Honers and National Honor Society.

One great kid.