alice made a shot!

Alice had a great basketball season. She was definitely the youngest and least experienced on her team, but she worked hard and improved a ton. She learned how to set a strong pick and how to come away with the rebound. She's scrappy. I love it. She did not score in any of her games and she was determined to make a basket her last game. She was not the only one determined that she score. Her coaches and teammates wanted her to as well. After half-time, all plays were run for Alice to take the shot. At one point, with maybe 4 minutes left in the game, one of our best girls dribbled down to just above the right side block and looked at Alice who was standing next to her. She said to Alice, "Stand right here.", gave her the ball and yelled, "Shoot!". She missed. She missed so many times. All of the parents and kids would hold their breath then let out an uuuuhhh when it didn't go in. It was nerve racking. It was incredible too though. Even the refs made a couple of calls that benefited Alice. After every time out the girls would yell, "Alice makes a shot!" They never gave up on her. This went on for the whole 4th quarter. She went to the free throw line 3 times and missed 5. On her last chance with 1.5 seconds left in the game, she made her shot! It was a miracle. Those girls went wild. Everyone was so happy. I was crying. Sports always make me cry but this was more. I couldn't believe that all of those people (girls and coaches) would work so hard and sacrifice so that my daughter could have success. I was thinking about it though, and as a team they decided what their goal was and they all worked to reach it. They all succeeded when Alice scored. It was really wonderful. Here are some pics of that last game. Oh, and we won the game too.


Alice bringing the ball down.

Score clock before last shot. crazy. I was sweating.
We caught the shot on video.
Last huddle after the game. Alice looking embarrassed and pleased. James there to congratulate his big sister.
Amazing little team.