Rowlett vs. Garland

Football. High school football to be exact. Tonight is the biggest game of the regular season. The high school I attended (GHS) is playing the high school where Nathan works (RHS). Both teams are 5-0 in district. For those of you who aren't as football-savy as me (LOL) that means each team is undefeated in district play. This is a huge game. Not for playoffs...both teams are in the playoffs...but for the coveted DISTRICT TITLE. I am torn...support my alma mater or support the school where Nathan works.

If he was a coach it would be easy...I would definetly support him...but he is the athletic trainer...making sure all the kids are okay. If I had my choice they would build me a special seat at one end of the field where I could cheer for both! I have thought long and hard...and Nathan doesn't really care...or so he says. But I have made my decision.

I am going to sit on the Rowlett side. After all...my future husband is on that sideline and I would want him to support me if the situation was reversed. Honestly I hope RHS. Garland (HS) has had their time in the spotlight...many times the last 10 years or so. The went to state and won in 1999 and most years they are clear district champs. This is Rowlett's year to do it...and maybe their only really good chance for the next for years.

Of course...most people don't share my feelings. Like Dad. :) He says the best team should win...and of course he thinks GHS is the best team! I say they are pretty evenly matched. But he knows MUCH more about high school football than me.

But the unfortunate fact is that tonight there will be a winner and a loser just like always. And no matter what the outcome someone I care about WILL be disappointed...including me. :) While I support RHS I am still an Owl at heart (the GHS mascot).

But I love high school football. The kids will play hard tonight. They will make mistakes and have spectacular achievements. The weather is perfect...just a little chilly but not too cold. The stands will be packed on both sides...probably so packed that they will close the stadium. I will cheer and sigh and yell at the refs just like everyone else. It will be exhilerating. For fans of high school football...tonight is the perfect game!!!!