Victory

Tonight we played Richlands for the last time in the regular season. For Carroll County, the rivalry isn't anywhere near as important as it is to Tony and me. Since we've been living in VA, we have bled blue for Cassidi. But when we play Richlands, we bleed green!! As Tazewell County High alumni there is no bigger rival than Richlands.

The first game we played them at home this year.  We were up at the end of every quarter going into the 4th. We were tied with seconds left. A girl that had been open all night but never shot fired up a 3 pointer. It swished away our hopes of overtime. It was as if all the air was sucked out of the gym.

Tonight's game was just the opposite. We were tied after one, but down by a lot at the half and the 3rd quarter. It was looking like the blue tornado was going to level us this season. But as luck would have it, we were tied and the same three point girl shot another 3 pointer with about 20 seconds to go. Fortunately she missed this time. They fouled us with 5 seconds left. Our player sank both shots. We were on pins and needles until that buzzer rang.

CCHS brought home the W with a score of 37-35. We will most likely have to face them again in district tournament play. I don't know that I can take another close game. I'm so proud of our girls for digging deep and not losing faith in themselves. It is just a game, but revenge is sweet. GO LADY CAVS!!!