Proud of Our Athletes

As anyone who knows me is aware that team sports are not something that I am good at.  I do not follow professional sports nor do I get caught up in the excitement of college leagues.  It’s not that I don’t understand the value of sports; I certainly do.  It is just that I never had the opportunity to participate in an organized sports program as a child and have never followed sports on TV.

When it comes to our students, however, things are different.  I enjoy watching our teams play even if my schedule usually only allows me to attend championship games.  Last evening was a fantastic sports night for Annunciation Catholic Academy, and I enjoyed it immensely.   We had four teams in championship games, and I made my way back and forth among them. Luckily all the games were held at Bishop Moore Catholic High School. 

The boys’ varsity basketball team gave it their best and won second place.  The boys’ junior varsity had a very close game and won the championship.  Girls’ varsity and junior varsity both won their championship games and did so handily.   It was a very exciting evening for all those who participated and all their many fans.

I was proud of the students and their athletic accomplishments, but I was even more proud of their sportsmanship.  On and off the court/field they showed just how young Catholic athletes should act.  Their fans were worthy role models as well.  This is the last year I will watch championship games as principal of Annunciation Catholic Academy.  I am very happy that my pre-retirement memories will conclude on such a positive note.

Now on to volleyball!