we are the champions

yesterday was the exciting end to football season

drew's team ... the lions ... were in the championship game



he was PUMPED



they got to play on one of the high school fields



they got to be announced over the loudspeaker
AND
introduced onto the field
and for whatever reason drew skipped his entire team
and headed straight for paul hargrove
where he was greeted with a chest slam ;)

they've grown SO much as a team this year
and deserved every minute of the special attention they got!

the game started out with a lions touchdown by tony strand



we played a strong first half ...
but we were up against an undefeated ...
very tough team

we went into the 2nd half with a 6-6 tied score
and VERY high nerves

BUT ...
when tony caught an interception
the momentum changed

it seemed like we were on fire

we had some great tackles

and some great plays
this being one VERY good play that was SO close-
but just not close enough!



we raised the score with a surprise linebacker touchdown



AND extra point

but with a minute left, they came back
and made the score 13-12.
it was BEYOND intense

the longest 1 minute of my life

BUT THANKFULLY ...
our defense held them
and we WON THE GAME!!

and as if that wasn't enough to make these boys happy ...

their coach had championship banners made ...



FOR EACH PLAYER! ...



we ...
not just drew ... i really mean WE ...
have been SO blessed to be on this team
it is a GREAT group of boys
and
it is a fun group of families

the boys have learned so much ...
not just about football ...
but about having pride in your team
and BEING a team
on AND off the field.

you deserve this championship, lions!



we are SO proud of you!!