Last game

The regular season of Lucas's lacrosse team came to an end tonight much the same way it began: with a loss. However, unlike a crushing 11-2 or 10-1 like their first couple of games, this one was a much closer affair. They ended up losing 8-5, but all but 1 of the goals on the other team were scored by the same player. So you take that kid out of the equation, and it was quite a different story.

That was the story of the season though, Because of the lower player count of lacrosse, there weren't any division based on skill like in hockey. So every team had first year kids alongside kids who were probably good enough to make competitive. 

Lucas's team has gotten noticeably better since the beginning of the season, and he's having a fun tme despite the losses so I guess that's all that matters? I can tell you I'm not going to miss the season after next week's playoffs.

I did want to mention that Lucas won his second player of the game during Monday's game. The coach gives out hats with the Nepean Knights logo on it so now he has two of them. I've been really impressed with his heart and determination. He's far from the best player on the team, but every shift, he gives it his all. In Monday's game, he had a shot go off the post and he had a couple of good hits.

Speaking of hits, he probably had the hit of the game tonight, and it was right in front of the parents. Right after he made it, he looked up in the stands, as if he was looking for affirmation. The parents absolutely loved it, and much laughter occurred.'

I don't expect much in the way of playoff success, but I'll be sure to update one way or the other.