Two Hearts Become Three: THE STREAK IS OVER!!!!

Up until Friday night, the Bryant Stampede held the longest running losing streak in the state of Alabama. Not something necessarily befitting of a name that represents the legend of Paul "Bear" Bryant - a football champion. However, that streak is over. For the first time in 3 years, Bryant High School walked away with a victory. After 30 straight losses, the scoreboard finally lit up, and remained so, in our favor. It was miraculous. I screamed loud. I sobbed hard. I prayed harder - along with everyone else there. "Please God, LET THIS BE IT!" As we pushed through the line the final time, the refs threw up their arms in indication of a touchdown, and I had never felt so high in my life! This night now ranks up there with one of the most important days of my life. No, football does not mean that much to me. I am not some crazy person who paints her face and goes all crazy. But, I do love these kids, and I know how much this meant to them, and how much this victory can and will change our school. For most of the players on our team, they have never experienced a win as a Bryant Stampede. For the Seniors on the team, they had never worked so hard. I am SO proud of them. I want the best for them. And this is it. The score was 19-13, in overtime against Central High School -- a team that two years ago won the state 4A championship. Words just can't express the elation from that night -- that has carried over to Monday morning -- the start of Homecoming week. What better way to welcome home our alumni?

The players and the coaches stormed the field, as did almost EVERYONE else in the stands. You would have thought we won the Super Bowl!