It was not the BLUE school’s day. There were too many shots that went astray, free throws that did not connect, spills, turnovers, steals….
But I still found myself shouting as C2 and I watched the games from our bedroom TV. And in the midst of trying to follow the Eagles on the court, my fingers were busy texting the scores to C1 who was still having her hair done at the salon.
Ateneo fought the good fight but La Salle clearly played a good game. My congratulations go to both teams. You gave us all a good game.
After the games, C2 and I went down to find the box of Krispy Kreme which hubby and M1 bought after coming from a lunch bday party.
We wanted to try all the school colors but as you can see, even our choice was absolutely skewed in favor of the BLUE school. 🙂
The one thing I always admire about the BLUE school is when students, faculty, alumni, parents and friends all stand up at the end of a game and, as one, sing the Song for Mary, written by Fr. James Reuter, S.J. In a sports arena, this school’s Alma Mater song rings out and reverberates. As clenched fists pound the air and come to the 2nd stanza, the Coliseum is filled with shouts of “WIN OR LOSE, IT’S THE SCHOOL WE CHOOSE!”
Here is a home video shot last year, thanks to a guy called prfctcrclboy.
So yes, we will wait for next year. We bid our graduating players Adieu. Thank you for a wonderful season with us all. And as for the rest of the players who will still be around next year, we are proud of you and look forward to season 71!
It was a good series. Your team fought a good fight but we won in the end. Congrats to both of us.
Jane: Aha bro. Now I know where you’re from. All’s fair in sports. And I hope people on both sides remember to keep it that way. Friendly competition. No name or school bashing 🙂 Animo ——- (put in your choice!)
Same game, next year 🙂
Win or lose, it’s the school we choose.. this is the ATENEO way.
Jane: You bet, Cathy! And my entire family will agree 200%!