~:[CH4 - Day 55]:~ Battle Until the End

~:[CH4 - Day 55]:~ Battle Until the End

The whole day was focused on the day's game. While I worked through the day, ultimately, the game was something that was ever present on my mind. As we headed out, we hit traffic all along the route on the way to the game. Ultimately, we arrived at the gym after a good meal (which was delicious BTW). The game started with a stalemate with a 0-0 game through the first half of the quarter. However, Hart slowly pulled away and opened up a 28-13 victory at the half. Our crowd support was amazing and despite being down, they were loud. They arrived a little late due to traffic, but was proud of how loud they were. They almost made it feel as if we had a home game. To open the third, we went on a run and ultimately took a 36-34 lead into the fourth quarter. While we ended up falling behind and started fouling when we were down 10 to stop the clock, our team never stop playing and fighting and I was proud of the effort that was put forth. While the inappropriate chants of the Hart crowd and a Hart coach cussing out our crowd weighed heavy on my mind at the end of the game, everything seemed to vanish when we closed out our season. After the tears had flowed, the team did what they had done all season, take some of the positive out of the game, as they came together as one unit, after a season of battling so much. This team never quit and at the same time, while they battled, they never forgot that it was just a game and they couldn't forget to enjoy it. Enjoy it they did and I was lucky enough to enjoy it with them. Thanks to all those who came out and supported us and made the drive today and also throughout the entire season. I was truly inspired by the spirit our crowd showed and am excited for the future of Cerritos.