One of my favorite parts of this school year was getting to watch Tanner play basketball for his school team.
Last year was tough. He was one of the last players cut, and while he handled the disappointment well, I know how badly he wanted to make the team. He spent the past year working hard, improving his skills, and hoping for another chance.
This year, all that hard work paid off.
Tanner made the C team! At his school, each grade has three teams because the student population is so large, so making a team is an accomplishment in itself. To make it even better, he got placed with his favorite coach, which made the season that much more enjoyable.
I have to admit, watching school basketball was so much fun—honestly, I enjoyed it way more than city league basketball. There was just something special about seeing him represent his school, play with his classmates, and be part of a team that worked so well together.
And what a season it turned out to be! Tanner's team kept winning, game after game, and eventually made it all the way to the district championship. The championship game was against our rival school, the one that always seems to win everything. That made the victory even sweeter.
District Champions!
More than the trophy, I'm proud of Tanner for sticking with it after last year's disappointment. It would have been easy to give up, but instead he worked harder, stayed determined, and earned his spot. Watching that perseverance turn into success has been one of the highlights of the year.
Way to go, Tanner! 🏀🏆❤️
