Monday, June 15, 2009

Enjoying the ride

One of my favorite parts of my job is watching youngsters celebrate, whether it's winning a big game or a championship.

Three months ago I got a chance to see the Coleman girls basketball team celebrate a state championship. Two days ago I had the opportunity to see the Rhinebeck softball team celebrate winning a state title.

It never gets old.

The Hawks deserve all the praise they've received and will continue to receive over the coming weeks. To win twice on Saturday for the title after having to win twice last Wednesday just to get to the final four is a real accomplishment.

When talking with Rhinebeck coach Steve Boucher after his team advanced to the state final, I remember him saying how he disagreed with a coach he heard at last year's final four saying he wanted his team to be more than just happy to be there.

"How could you not be happy to be here?" Boucher said. And I agree.

You could see the Rhinebeck coaches, players and fans soaking in this experience from the first pitch of the semifinals.

They were happy to be there.

They're also champions.

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