Ahearn Week 9

"Our Final Chapter"

All good things must come to an end even when we don’t want them to. Last night, our basketball season came to an end after we finished the game 46-43. We fell short, 3 points short, and now it’s all over. I am so fortunate to be able to say I was part of such a successful team. 

Over the past several years we were able to accomplish so much. We were back-to-back district champions, we had the most successful record with the most wins in one season, and we’ve made the farthest run in the state tournament. Although this is the last thing we wanted to happen, I know I can speak for the team and say we are so proud of what we were able to accomplish. 

This team has not only helped me grow as a player on the court but helped me grow as a person. These girls are the most positive, supportive individuals and they are truly family to me. They are the first to pick me up when I’m down and are all rays of sunshine. Playing with the seniors this year was truly a gift because they are all such powerful leaders. I know each and every one of them is going to achieve so much in the near future and I am so excited to see and hear about all they do. 

Unfortunately, this is where our chapter ends. We stepped on the court one last time as a team and had one last huddle after the game. We had one final bus ride home and passionately sang the alma mater one final time. Now it’s over. Our chapter has finished as a team, but we left our mark on the girl's basketball program at Nazareth. I know it won’t be nearly the same, but I am looking forward to coming back with the other juniors for one last season. 

Our team in a huddle right before one of our games started.