Lia's Last Soccer Game

Since Lia's soccer season started the beginning of August and ended today on December 1st, it almost lasted four entire months.  As a result, I started calling it the "never ending season."  For some reason, her league decided to extend the season two weeks later than normal which meant that Lia's basketball season and soccer season overlapped by a week.  As a result, Lia went from her second basketball practice today straight to her last soccer game.  It's just a good thing that this girl is in such good shape!  Lia wrapped up her season today by playing at her own school.  She did a great job on defense and fought a good fight.  Overall, it has been a great season for Lia.  She has continued to improve on both defense and offense and really has started to become a strong player.  She is a fast runner out on the field and is not afraid to "get in there" and kick the ball as much as possible. The biggest highlight of the season had to be Lia making her first goal of her career back in October at the junior high up the street from our house.  We were all so excited for her as it really is difficult to make a goal at this level of soccer.  We happily treated her to Cold Stone ice cream a few weeks later (which was the promise Ron made to her at the beginning of the season if she ever made a goal).  We are so proud of you, Lia!  It has been so fun to watch you play this season.

Lia running down the field.

Lia chasing after the ball with a group of girls from her team.

Fighting for the ball.

More running.

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A fun action shot of Lia.

Taking a 'time out' with the coach's daughter, Mary.

Unfortunately, I took off my camera lens that has a really strong zoom at the end of the game not knowing that one of the girls had brought spray cans of confetti to attack the coach with after the game finished.  The girls chased Coach Dave out onto the field while covering him with spray confetti. It was really quite funny to watch.  Here is the best picture I could get with my camera without the stronger lens.

Our awesome soccer player after her last game of the season.

Lia and Logan (proudly holding his basketball since he also started playing this past week) posing for me before heading home.