Now What?

I had a plan. I had a brilliant plan that would make this 2009-2010 high school basketball season photographically interesting. Back in November, I picked two teams (one private school and one public school) to follow throughout the season. These two teams, Gonzaga and Coolidge, were going to meet in the city title game at the Verizon Center then I was going to play powerball and win $300 million. Well it didn't quite work out that way. Coolidge lost last Thursday night to Eastern High School in the public school semifinals. Gonzaga moved on to the semifinals after beating Bishop McNamara. At least one team is still on track to keep half of my clairvoyance in tact. Shout out to Coolidge basketball. Losing is always tough, especially in the playoffs.


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DCIAA Quarterfinals: McKinley Tech @ Coolidge

The game was supposed to start at 8p, a tad late for a high school game but whatever. Twenty minutes and two tardy referees later, the quarterfinal matchup between Coolidge and McKinley Tech was underway. Coolidge, undefeated in the West, struggled in the early quarters but was able to advance to the semifinals. Read about the game here. Shout out to coaches and their halftime "encouragements". They usually seem to work.


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Purple Eagle Redemption against St. John's

Last Sunday afternoon the Gonzaga Purple Eagles got to avenge their loss against O'Connell on Friday night and against St. John's earlier in the season. The game started out shaky, but after a few halftime adjustments, Gonzaga was able to stretch the lead in the end. Read about it here. Shout out to St. John's basketball gym. During a sunny afternoon game, some really nice light comes through the diffused windows on the west side.


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Notre Dame @ Georgetown Basketball

Saturday afternoon game between the Hoyas and the Fightin' Irish. Blah blah blah, Austin Freeman was sick. Blah blah blah Tyler Hansbrough's little brother had a great game. Blah blah blah Hoyas lose again to an un-ranked opponent. But did you see what these cats were wearing? They came out with silver on silver unis and silver Air Jordan 2010 sneakers. Shout out to MJ. We were tight in the late '80s and all through the '90s but the shoes just don't do it for me anymore. What do y'all think?

UPDATE: Austin Freeman was diagnosed with diabetes Wednesday night March 3.

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O'Connell @ Gonzaga Basketball

I got home Thursday and was back sitting on the hardwood floor Friday night. Gonzaga played a home game against O'Connell which boasts a rivalry in a rivalry. Gonzaga's point guard, Tyler Thornton, is headed to Duke next season while O'Connell's floor leader, Kendall Marshall, will be attending UNC. O'Connell started strong and never really let up although Gonzaga got within striking distance late. It turned out to be Gonzaga's 4th loss of the season but they still go into the play-offs as the #2 seed behind DeMatha. It's the time of year again. Win or go home. Shout out to senior night.

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South Padre Island

Went to South Padre Island while I was down in south Texas. I've been once before...according to my parents but the only other things I know about the place is that it's famous for Spring Break and beauty pageants. Nothing too exciting was going on that day. It was cold (for Texas), windy, foggy and jellyfish were strewn about the beach. Does anyone know how the hell this happens? Shout out to Texans.


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Rio Grande Valley

There are only two things to do when you go to the Rio Grande Valley: go to 8th grade science classes and check out a Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees' ice hockey game. Just kidding. But that's what I did during one of the days I was there. And between one and the other, there was the obligatory trip to Whataburger.

I truly became a fan of the Killer Bees when I found out that they serve dollar beers if the home team scored during a power play. It happened, and we sprinted to concessions because there was only a ten minute window to take advantage.

Shout out to Nate and all four periods of his science classes that we sat through. His students presented power point slide shows about measures we should take to save the environment.