FIELD HOCKEY JUDGMENT DAY FOR THE BABY LEICKLYS
"Smile through the tears. Speak above the pain."
1. Cards fall in Big East tournament
After a fantastic finish to the regular season, the University of Louisville Cardinals field hockey team headed to the Big East tournament at the University of Providence determined to avenge a regular season double-overtime loss to 6th ranked UConn in the semifinal round. The Cards fell 2-0 and now must hope for an improbable at large bid when the NCAA field of 16 is announced Tuesday night. 18 year old daughter Natasha played well. It's strange in that the Cards will have to practice and train through Tuesday evening as if their season is still alive because, if they do get in, the first round game is just a couple days thereafter. We're proud of Tash!
2. Viking fall 1-0 in state title game.
Columbus Academy's field hockey team's incredible run to the title came up just a little short. The Vikes lost 1-0 to arch rival Bishop Watterson in a game that was very well played and could've gone in either direction. We knew the Vikes would just get stronger if they fell behind. They had trailed Thomas Worthington 1-0 in the district final and trailed defending state champs 1-0 in the state semifinals. In those games, they drew together and increased their intensity. The same was done this time. The Vikes played extremely well. I told my buddy Scott Barkin standing next to me that CA would force Watterson to make at least on or two great plays at the end to win their championship. Watterson did just that. On two penalty corners in the final minute, 16 year old daughter Clarissa got of two blistering drives from the top of the circle. The first was just wide left while the final one was saved by Watterson's outstaning goaltender. Congratulations Vikings!
