Wednesday night when I picked up Lex from soccer practice, she told me that she had made the starting lineup (YEAH). I was so proud of her because there are 25 people on the team (only 11 play at a time) and only a few 7th graders were selected for the starting lineup. As you athletes know (i.e Jo the track star), making the starting lineup as a freshman is a BIG deal.
Lex was supposed to have her first soccer game on Tuesday, but because of the snow we had on Monday the game was canceled. Her next game was scheduled for yesterday and luckily it was the best day of the year. The field was really muddy and it was actually pretty cold, but the game went on.
It was amazing watching the game at this level compared to what we were used to back in Utah. The girls were a LOT better players and the ball and game moved a lot faster. The referees were even first class (for Erie). I think Lex was a little nervous at first, but after about 10 minutes; she got in the groove. Her FIRST goal came on a corner kick and was with her left foot. She was in a big group of girls in front of the goal and she "thread the needle" with a low kick to the corner of the goal. Her SECOND goal came on a breakaway and she kicked it so hard that the goalie didn't have a chance. She played almost the entire game and only got taken out for a couple minutes. Several of her friends showed up to watch, so she had her own little cheering section, including her obnoxious father, her sister and her mother.
On a side note, Ang was having Liv run around to stay warm and she fell in the mud, so we had two dirty girls coming home with us. It was a wonderful start to the soccer season and we couldn't be prouder of Lex. Hopefully it gets a little warmer and the field drys up for the next game, but other than that; it couldn't have gone any better.
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Thouse were some fun days watching our kids participate in different sports. Sounds like you have good reason to be proud. Way to go Lex, and for the record all dad's are a littpe obnoxious...
CONGRATULATIONS Lexi, It looks like you're a STAR!! I sure hope that Kylee is half as athletic as you are. You and you're sister sure are talented!!
After listening to Nathans comments on the video, there is little doubt to where his obnoxiousness came from. I will admit that I'm the obnoxious one in our family!!
Congratulations Lex! Being a starter and a 7th grader is pretty impressive!
My favorite is Nate, the coach, during the video LOL.
Lex, way to go! Great job on making the team. Sounds to me like the team is lucky to have you! I hope you having fun with it and I'm sure it 's a pretty big challenge. Keep up your awesome effort and have a blast. XOXO
Wow, Lex that is awesome. First string is really a big deal. Way to go. And TWO goals! The Beaver is right, the team is way lucky to have you.
And yes, Denise, the 'coach' is pretty entertaining.
By the way....did you guys win?
Brings back fond memories! You looked awesome Lex. Glad you have found another successful nitch in your athletic career. These events will last a lifetime. We are so proud of you and your accomplishments. Keep being the best you can be. We are waiting to hear how Liv is doing on the tennis court. Go girls go!
Awesome, Lex! I'm so proud of you. It's great that you are willing to take the chance to try out for the teams and put in the work it takes to make it.
It sounds like Liv got a work-out at the game too. I hope that tennis is going well.
Thanks for the update!
Wow! I'm really impressed. Soccer is one of these things I just don't get. I understand the game, just not how people can do so much with a ball using their feet. That is an awesome talent Lex, way to go and good luck with the rest of the season!
Thanks everyone! by the way we lost.... the score was 3-4 so we only lost by one point which is pretty good for our first game.
Wow what a player you are. How fun for you and for your family. And, it is part of the fun to have your parents yelling your name, LOUD! Be proud that your parents are there. We sure miss being a part of your life.
Love ya.
So if the score was 3-4 you scored 2 out of the 3 goals! Good job!
Way to go Lex,Being in the starting lineup and Two goals! Which position do you play or do you rotate? Do you remember going to one of Jeff's highschool soccer games with us? I will miss seeing your games. I hope your dad will continue to blog video of you playing both soccer and basketball. Ang I got so I always took towels in the car for them to sit on after the soccer games. They were easier to wash than car seats.
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