The Great Big Basketball Recap

Let us discuss all things basketball.

First, I will be inundating all of you with several video clips. This is because I want to save them and remember them for all eternity.

Both boys were starters on Varsity this year, and it was so very fun to hear both of their names called at the start of each game. HD, currently a junior, was point guard for the first time. We think he did a great job, but I do not know if he loved it. LD, currently a sophomore, is learning how to be a beast on defense. His coach came up to David and I towards the end of the season to let us know that he felt LD was the most improved player in a season he had ever seen.

LD is number 21.

HD is number 11. Also, a fun fact about HD is he is desperately trying to put on weight and he makes himself a milkshake everyday. So far, he has been unsuccessful. I cannot relate to this struggle.

And now I will force you to view a bunch of videos that you may or may not care about. However, if you don’t view them, I will never know. So. Keep that in mind.

1st video-I like this one because HD makes a layup, makes it, and is followed for the “and 1.” You can see LD (21) get excited and I just liked that so much.

Also. HD was knocked down multiple times a game.

2nd Video-LD was excited about this one. “Mom, did you get the video where I stuffed the 3 pointer?!”

The championship tournament came, and it was an absolute battle. The first game was hard fought and HD was hit and knocked down multiple times. He had 22 points and multiple rebounds, assists, and steals. They wont hat game and advanced to the next one.

This one was tough-they ended up heading into overtime. And, hold on to your pants, because I am about to get bragadocious, but HD was key in helping them get through that extra quarter.

Here’s a video of him getting a layup in during that overtime-

And this was the final video of the night-this was his 6th foul shot during that overtime. He made all but this one, but I wanted to remember this because he was so beat up during this round. He was limping to the foul line. A teammate gets the rebound and gets the ball to him and he just lets the clock wind down. As soon as the buzzer went, he walked off the court and the coach hugged him.

And then he walked to the stands and gave all of his grandparents hugs.

That night, the boys were extremely sore. HD had a swollen hand and multiple bruises. The best thing ever happened though-the boys donned swim trunks and were on the phone with all their teammates and the whole team took ice baths because, and I quote:

“Coach said.”

So, they made it to the championship game. And, yes, it was another full on battle.

LD with a 3 pointer-

HD with the buzzer beater at the half-

HD with a steal and layup-

Unfortunately, they lost the championship game by 5 points. But we were very proud of their season and the fact that their team took 2nd place.

Jason brought his family to watch the game-

Remember Jason?

Anyways, here are two pictures of the boys with Jason and Amy’s kids after the big championship game.

HD was selected to be on the All League Team! It was very exciting and a nice end to his season. He did a good job as point guard-makes the plays happen, moves the ball around, and assists his teammates with getting their shots in.

It is hard to believe that this guy-

would grow up to be such a good ball player.

One night, probably about 12 years ago, David brought the first basketball home for the girls. HD took it, bounced it once, and it hit him in the face and his glasses shattered.

David and I looked at each other and said, “Welp. That kid isn’t going to ever play basketball.”

Thank you for indulging me. I have a farm/life/school update post that I will make soon.

Happy Saturday!