David Slew Goliath Last Night

Jason's team (David) was set to play Connersville (Goliath) last night. Connersville has won every meeting over the past 3 years and last year they won by over 40 points. We were optimistic going into the game but were really just hoping for minimal bloodshed with us losing the blood. The first quarter they lead by about 5 points. The second quarter we came on strong and got out of the half down just 4 points. From there on out we were able to take the lead and maintain at least a one point lead for most of the third and fourth quarters. As the clock ticked down I was unable to sit because it seemed as though we were going to be able to pull out a win. Knowing how much Jason wanted to win this game - the illusive white unicorn - I was a madwoman in the stands cheering. The kids were told to sit still and not more over the course of the last 2 minutes and 37 seconds. We were up 4 points when the clock was down to 7.9 seconds, Connersville's star player was passed the ball and she shot....as soon as it left her hands I knew it was off and she had only shot a 2 pointer. We rebounded and WON! We WON 41 to 37! I wish someone would have had a camera to catch Jason's game ending jump into the rafters. The kids rushed to the locker room with me in tow to give the players their congratulatory pounds.

Way to go Batesville Lady Bulldogs! They are now 5-0, continuing the best start in Jason's coaching career since they always meet Goliath before Thanksgiving each year!