I Never Dreamed

Quite a game at Wyoming Area to open up the HR girls' run into the district tournament.  After arriving a few minutes late,it looked to me as if your Royals were well on the way to coasting to victory- keeping a double digit lead through most of the play.  This seemed to be as is should- the number one seed coasting through their first game. After all, low seeds never make a long run, right?  Plus, no one ever comes back from a big deficit like that- just ask the Bruins.   I never dreamed  that this would get close, much less end in the nail biting thriller that it did.  Congrats to both teams on their efforts, and thanks for providing an enjoyable afternoon of competitive basketball!

Some thoughts- because I know you are dying to hear what I think....

Wyoming Area's gym is one of the best in the area as far as lighting goes.  If you are looking for better quality photos (as far as color and lighting at least) this is the set where they will be.

While the lighting is good, apparently the roofing is slightly below average.  Congrats to the maintenance crew for their on-the-spot solution.

Note to fans- When you vehemently protest this foul being called, your judgment comes into question.

Speaking of fans, I am not sure what they were trying to accomplish with this-  I somehow doubt that it is a show of respect for the team from the catholic school... perhaps its that start of a joke?  (Jesus, a priest and three catholic schoolgirls walk into a bar....  you fill in the rest!)

Look familiar?

Some of the best photos were of the bench as the game got closer and closer.  Here's Mary doing her Curt Schilling imitation.

Sara resorted to the "death grip" on Fallyn and Shaina.

In case you are curious, this is what it looks like when your game is forced into OT.

The second free throw could have ended it in regulation.  Do you think this girl will forget this very quickly?

Shannon, with her dodgeball face....

Look Jesus- I don't care if you are the saviour, you are going to have to stay in your seat during the game.

The paper talked about the one she missed, but I seem to recall Olivia sinking a few late free throws to put this one away.

It never felt over for me though until this moment- Sydney's decisive rejection of Nanticoke's last shot.

There is a long story about why these shots are not what you expect.  It has to do with a full memory card, and a lens that was long enough to take pictures at the far end of the court.  For now, enjoy what we got, and hopefully we'll have the chance for more!

Off we go-

Game shots

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Enjoy!