Tonight was our banquet for the 2010 AHS Softball season. This season has been absolutely amazing, to say the least. As we sat and talked about the season and watched the slide show of pictures, you could hear people saying " Remember when this happened...? " & laughing because of inside jokes that happened in those moments. Our seniors this year were the greatest, they were such good leaders and we wouldn't have had the season we did without them. Each and every one of them had a positive influence on the team and we grew stronger because of it. I became closer with them this year, and I'm happy about that. I just want to say a little about each senior.
Amy- Amy is just an awesome person, and she knows how to make people feel better when they are down. I will never forget in the Morgan Co. Tournament, I was upset because of a bad play, and when we came back into the dugout I just went and sat down in the corner & Amy came over there, looked me in the eye and said, " Rachel, get up. There's nothing you can do about it now, you've got get out there and hit, we need your stick ! Go take it out on the ball ! " & I sucked it up, & got back to work. Amy is a great 3rd baseman & that girl can hit !
Brooke- Since the beginning of my softball career at Austin, Brooke has always been one to lift me up & encourage me when I'm down. She always has the best advice, not just about softball, but about life too. & Brooke is awesome at cheering everyone on, giving 100% in everything, and she is a great ball player (:
Haley- Oh boy, Haley is just crazy. She always has something encouraging to say & most of time it's hilarious. She always says something random/funny/crazy in our huddles. She would always make us laugh if we looked down, or just say something insane to make us all give that "ooohhhh haley " look to her. Her favorite cheer was the " Na na na na na " cheer & she'd make up a new verse every game. Hahaha. Haley is an amazing pitcher & I know she is going to go far!
Sarah- Haha, wow. Sarah & I have developed a special relationship this season. If a complete stranger walked up in the middle of one of our coversations, they would think we were about to beat eachother into the ground ! We both knew we were kidding, though. If we were down a couple points in a game Sarah would look at me and say, " Rachel, I just don't think I've been mean enough to you today, that's why we're losin ! " and even tonight, as Coach Dutton called my name to get my award, Sarah whispered my name, and I looked back at her and she said " I hate you !" with the biggest smile on her face. It won't be the same next year without her there to pick on me & for me to pick on !
Bre- Bre just cracks me up. She can be SO hyper and crazy at one moment & then down to business in the next. I swear, she hit so many out this year that after a while we all got tired of running out there every time ! But we're glad she did ! She is so quick, if a ball was hit to center, we wouldn't even stress, we'd say " Bre's got it " and just calmly wait for the ball to drop into her glove.
Lauren- This girl always has fun, & she always kept the dugout loud & made sure we kept pushing through all game long. She was always wearin those shades in the outfield & would freak out if she couldn't find them. haha. She is a great pitcher & is gonna do so good at Snead ! Hot Chicken ! (not cold turkey.) & Mrs. Richey's class has been great too ! She just loves us & I'm just gonna have to scream " MRS. RICHEEEEEEEY! " for you next year ! Haha.
Jasmine- I cant forget Jasmine ! a.k.a. Management ! Haha, thanks for coming and helping us this season. It was fun.
I'm going to miss every one of these girls. They have been a big part in our success this season and the rest of the team has learned so much from them. We are going to keep this up & make sure that Austin Softball is a big success next year too !
I love you seniors !
2010 AHS Varsity Softball
" Goon Squad "
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