HAPPY NEW YEAR!! I am so sorry that I have not posted a blog since, hmmm …the season started. We are entering 2011 with an 8-0 record and hope to continue the momentum tomorrow night as we travel to Roanoke for a key-ODAC game.
After a couple of years of fundraising the Eagles played in the Cruzin’ Classic in Fort Lauderdale, FL before the Christmas break. It was a great opportunity to face some quality out of conference opponents. We left Bridgewater very early (2:30 a.m. is very early) on December 16th and arrived in Florida to some warm weather! We practiced on the 19th and played Ottawa University on the 20th. We won 85-67 and then on Sunday morning at 8:00 a.m. we defeated Manchester College 73-56. It was great to have the break from conference games and to defeat two quality opponents. Then we set sail on the Carnival Sensation for a four day, three night cruise.
The players and coaches, as well as fans that joined us, really enjoyed the trip and the weather was fantastic. We had stops in Freeport and Nassau and one day at sea. I think one of the best things about our team is the camaraderie we have amongst teammates. So often on the ship we would see four or five of them together but then later you would see a some of the same ones with different teammates. Team chemistry is a MUST for teams to be successful and I am really happy with the way this group of young ladies has bonded. When you are willing to sacrifice your stats for the good of the team, it can carry you a long way.
Big week coming up for the Eagles as we head to Roanoke tomorrow, host Hollins on Friday, and then travel to Lexington to W & L on Saturday. This is what we call “the 2nd part” of the season, the “meat” of the schedule. You’ve played your non-conference games and now each opponent you face is a rung on the ladder to help you reach the championship. It’s going to be a fun climb!!
I hope to do a better job in the future with my posts. I hope you will be able to come out and catch us in action soon, although we only have a couple of home games until February. Until then, GO EAGLES!!
