The Game

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What time are you going to "the game?" Are you eating before "the game" or at "the game?" We better walk in the morning since we will miss exercise class because of "the game." See you at "the game." You better get their early if you want a good seat at "the game." Save me a seat at "the game." 

"THE GAME." If you live in a small community you know exactly what I am talking about. There is something about sports and small towns that bring people of all ages together. 

Last night in our town was no exception. It has been since 1997 that our boys basketball team has been in this position. After winning a league title, we had advanced to the third round of the section playoffs...last night was "the game."

Aside from the excitement of a great group of boys playing in the postseason...the feeling of community was a large part of the evening.

Do these boys know they did way more than have a winning season? Do they know that they contributed to bringing an entire community together?

"The game" ended with a disappointing loss...but in my opinion it was more of a big win. The boys succeeded in packing the gym with people from at least four visiting schools, local community members, students, parents and visiting team fans. 

Looking across the gym and seeing generations of the past and generations of the future was a special sight to see. I would venture to guess that local businesses were very slow last night, everyone in our community was packed in the gym for "the game!"

So thanks boys for a fun season. It was great to see an entire community come together and support our school and athletes for "THE GAME."