[alleycat53]

We have played the Wildcats more than any other team this year...Our boys have not only grown to respect them as players but to like them as people and even think of them as friends, which is as it should be...A friendly rivalry is all that is necessary to win...The hatred of a team is detrimental when playing that team (if you make a mistake you become overly emotional, NOT A GOOD THING) but the biggest effect is what that hate does to the kids themselves...I think these boys have it right and I wish the "ADULTS" in this instance would actually follow their lead! I cheer my heart out for the Vikings ( I love each and every child on the team, and they know it) and I have done eveything in my power as have Coach Justice and Coach Davis to foster friendship between the Wildcats as well as the Cougars, Mustangs, Cubs etc....WE ALL have to learn to lose with dignity as well as win with grace...Perhaps if it starts with the KIDS we, the "Adults" will follow...:please:

In our boys defense, It was never a number that coach referred to when we played Feds Cr or Virgie. It was always by first name usually, they were so familer with both teams.