It was football day.
Jaxon had a great day, scoring a touchdown for the middle school team. They still lost the game, but it was an exciting moment! There are seven boys on the middle school team.
Quinlan’s high school team also lost. It was not good, but we played against Burlington. A team notorious for beating everyone. They have for years and years so it’s no surprise. Every year we question why they’re in 1A with us… playing six man football with 25 kids on their team! Some years we’ve played with as few as eight. I think it’s not right but it is what it is… and has been for a long time. It’s just tough to watch.
Huge congratulations to Jaxon on that touchdown—moments like that build confidence that stays long after the final score! It is undeniably tough competing with a small roster against heavily stacked squads, but watching these kids give their all on the field shows pure heart and grit. Keep cheering them on; their resilience and spirit through these tough matchups mean far more than the scoreboard ever will.
That’s what I’ve thought for years as Ten Sleep has always struggled with a shortage of kids and size! It taught my boys a lot. Thanks for your supportive comment!