Hey friends! Well Friday was the Varsity's 2nd game of the playoffs and the excitement was in the air.  The team appeared on the Morning Growl to promote their game. The teammates themselves were spreading their own words of encouragement to each other. Emily Burris, the catcher, wrote an encouraging letter that was passed around to each player throughout the day. Katie Thomas, the third baseman, wrote a poem for the girls and went to each player's class to give them a copy. Even their moms were sending inspirational quotes to the girls in their team group chat. The football and baseball teams were going to the game to show their support for the girls and to cheer them on. Everyone was ready for this game.

              At 5:00, our ladies faced the Wolverines. Both teams wanted a place in the next round of playoffs and both teams were going to do what it takes to get it. It was now or never. Everyone knew what was on the line: a place for the next round of playoffs and a chance of becoming state champions. The girls worked hard and played hard but in the end fell to Wakefield 11-4.

              It was very disheartening for the Wildcats. For the seniors it was their last time in the playoffs and their last chance of becoming state champions with this team. This was officially their last game as Wildcats, which is huge. I don't think anyone could represent the Millbrook Varsity team better than Emily Burris, Katie Thomas, Mariah Mook, and AJ Valero. There will never be another group of talented leaders and players like them.

                                                                                                                                       -Nia