Brooks proved a tough opponent, particularly for the first game of the year.  No time to wallow in self-pity.  Next game is against Fenn.

Since it's so early in the season with little time to prepare, as we do each year, Coach Bradley and I mutually agree to use our game merely as a scrimmage.  Though we have eighteen players on Thirds and will utilize a game rotation from here on out, today's game will provide everyone with a chance to play.  

A big thanks to coaches Munzar and Boyle for making the yearly trip down from Montreal to tour the region and include Nobles on its schedule.  As usual, The House proved a tough opponent for our Nobles players.  However, despite the competitive spirit of the opposing team—and the efforts in particular of one player who dropped 30 points on us!—we held on for the win, duly representing team, school, and, of course...country! 

Despite the inconsistent play on our end (Coach Moore and I were having fits!), overall, the final results were in our favor.  Will never forget the shot made at the end of the game from one of our friends on the opposing team.  Launched from beyond half court, the ball went through the net just as the final buzzer sounded.  The gym went crazy!  

Got off to a slow start and a rather dismal first half, as we found ourselves down 17-8.  Grateful for the Nobles Boys Hockey Team, who, out of nowhere, showed up to cheer us on during the second half.  Their energy and enthusiasm provided just the spark we needed, helping carry us to victory!

After another slow first half, we started shooting better and playing better help defense.  Smarter overall play on both ends of the court and a more assertive mindset helped facilitate an ever-increasing margin, which by game's end had reached double digits.