Today, we traveled to Binghamton for a soccer tournament. Remember I mentioned that Owen's CNY United soccer team merged w/ another powerhouse - Empire United? Well, this merger has been incredible for Owen's U9 team. We have added 4 fabulous boys to our top 8 fabulous boys to equal one seriously super U9 boy's team. They are undefeated this winter in a U11 league, and haven't even played a tough game yet.
Today, was a challenge for us. We went to Binghamton for a tournament and enrolled in a U12 league. IT WAS AWESOME!
Our boys (plus 2 super spectacular girls that took the place of 2 of our boys that couldn't play - one of those super spectacular girls just happens to be Addison - the Hornsey's daughter) rocked it, and took 2nd place in the tournament. They played boys who were (literally) 2 times their size. Seriously, these 12 year old boys were probably 5'6 - 5'8. And, our boys (one even littler then Owen) didn't back down. Did I mention they were AWESOME?
In the semi-final game they played a team that they had already lost to 2-0 (a HUGE team). And, they tied the team 2-2. Because it was the semi-final game, there couldn't be a tie. They played sudden death - this means first one to score wins. BUT - after every 2 minutes, you have to remove a player. The team played their hearts out. They were tired. EXHAUSTED. But, they kept playing. Finally, there was only 1 goalie and 1 player left per team (our only player being the super spectacular Addison). And, WE WON!!!!! The team rushed to the center of the field and piled on top of one another. One of our coaches (who is 6'5) grabbed Addison and spun her around. It was SO MUCH FUN!!!!
Shoo...we are all exhausted after so much excitement. But, there is another soccer tournament tomorrow :).
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WOW! I love being involved in competitive sports! Soooo fun!
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