Friday, March 4, 2011

Basketball 2011


The Thatcher Eagles were Runner's up this year in the 2A state basketball tournament. This year was so wonderful and these boys gave us the ride of our lives. They went an astounding 28-3, with the three loses coming within a few points of winning. The state tournament in Prescott, gave us fans games that were overwhelmingly entertaining and was some of the best basketball we have ever seen. I am so proud of Koby and for his teammates and coaches. This year is one we will never forget.

This trophy wasn't quite what we had hoped for but we will definately take it. You will see one hand that is wrapped in tape. That is Koby. Four minutes into Championship game against Westwind Prep, Koby went up to block a player from making an easy layup and took a fall into the basket stand. The trainer on the sidelines told Koby his season was over and that his arm (forearm) was broken. As Koby sat on the end of the bench with ice on his arm, our hearts were broken. Not only was he out for the BIGGEST game of his life, but his upcoming baseball season was in jeorpardy. After a few minutes, he had movement in his hand and he asked the trainer if he could wrap it so he could try to play. The trainer did so, and within a few minutes Koby was back on the court trying to help his team play against one of the best 2A teams the state of Arizona has ever seen. Most of the boys on the opposing team will go to Division I schools on basketball scholarships. Koby's shot was off, but he was able to help with ball handling and adding that spark to the team that only Koby can do. At the end of the game, the score was not in our favor, but there was not a person in the building who wasn't impressed with our team and how our boys played this incredible team. As we went home that night, Koby had no regrets and was just hopeful that he would get good news the next mornning when he would have his arm x-rayed. Luckily, the news was good and so with that we are moving onto baseball. YAY!! Some awesome memories were made this season and it was fun having mom, Camron and Krista up in Prescott with us to cheer on Koby and the Eagles. :) Here are some awesome pictures from the year taken from a great guy, David Palmer, the best Seminary teacher the town of Thatcher has ever known.





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