Thursday, February 25, 2010

15 strong

Today, we got a little treat as we got to practice against some of our alumni. They did a great job as a scout team, and it was fun to play with them again :) But it isn’t just the alums that are being helpful, we always say that everyone on the team plays an important role in our success, and this is certainly true. Jess already mentioned how the team really came together to pull out a victory over JCU on Tuesday, and I completely agree. Everyone, no matter what her role, is really focused on the team’s success. Those who don’t get the chance to play still play such an important role. They go hard every day in practice and most of the time they don’t get breaks. They have to press and play defense for fifteen minutes straight sometimes! And their support and leadership from the bench is going to continue to be a huge key for us down the stretch.

Our game against JCU in the Quarterfinal was one of my favorite games to play in. Even though we struggled the entire game and never really had a lead, everyone played with so much passion, enthusiasm and faith that there was never any doubt in my mind we would win. We were down by one with fifteen seconds to play when sophomore Catherine “Kitty Cat” Spisak got fouled in the 1-and-1, and I knew she would make her free throws even though she was spazzing out at the line a little bit.

Dear Kitty,

Next time focus more on the rim during your clutch free throws and not the confusion over what defense we are going to be in.

Love,

Ariel

Basically, what I’m trying to say is that I’m very proud of everyone who stepped it up, put their fears and frustrations aside, and gave me an opportunity to play in another game. People kept up that attitude today in practice. Everyone is dialed in and focused on the physical AND mental parts of the game. I can’t wait until 8 pm tomorrow!

<---------Kitty and I fifteen game-seconds after she hit her free throws. This is the best picture ever because it shows the thrill of victory and genuine friendship. There is nothing better than celebrating a hard fought victory with your friends...

...even if it means blowing out their eardrums. Sorry Kitty.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

LETS GET DAT SHIP BABY!!

So my wonderful fellow yellow jackets pulled out a win last night over JCU & I am so proud of everyone. What a fabulous comeback that was. By far it was one of the best games we have had as coming together as a team, all the positive talk and pulling together did us in well & we got dat goooooood W baby.

Today we started prepairing for the semi-finals against Mount Union and lets just say Mount has no idea whats coming to them. We had a great practice today & I think our gameplan is brilliant. Everyone has been really focused the past week of practicing and I know only good will come out of this weekend.

My ring size is 7 and rings really flatter my beautiful hands, so lets win a ship & cut that net down at cap's homecourt. No matter what they say we are the team to beat and we are the best in league, so lets prove all those haters wrong! GO JACKETS :)


I would also like to say that Coach K did a great job being the out of bounds coach. Way to wave those towels, you did it with style..


Jess Carpenter #33

Monday, February 8, 2010

Hey everyone. We've got a nice week ahead of us. Mount Union is home on Wednesday and we cannot wait to beat 'em. Tough loss on Saturday but on a good note we had to get an ugly loss out of the way sooner or later. I'm glad sooner because we tryin to win a NCAA championship here please.

Coach had us over last night for the Superbowl game. She was generous enough to get us some food and we had a lot of fun just sitting around and talking about anything. Although it's not funny when Catherine makes fun of me, pretty much because she's not funny. We fight a lot and I usually win. But all in all it's been a good weekend.

Let's Go Jackets!

Jen Calhoon #21

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

OK Jackets, I see you

SSOOO I am currently taking a break from studying for my econ test to write this blog. I would just like to say Econ: not fine by me. Not a whole lot is going on in the hive this week, besides preparing for our games with Heidelberg and Capital. We watched the Grammy's on Monday and, thank goodness, were able to enjoy the 3D effects of the Michael Jackson tribute thanks to the glasses that Catherine oh so generously provided. There was a moment of panic right before the tribute when Cat realized that the red and blue eye pieces were not perforated but she was able to think on her feet and got some scissors. We made fun, but in the end we were all grateful for those glasses. Thats about it.. AWWWWW JACKETS

Megan Frisina #4