Tournament Tension

Basketball tournament play is so much fun, but it is so nerve wracking.

Knowing that a loss means the end of the season, is a lot of pressure on the fans, I cannot imagine how the kids must feel.

The Hurley team had a very long bus ride to Luck, home-court advantage is priceless this time of year.  

The game started out close, but the Luck boys out played the Hurley kids steadily through the game, giving them a nice win and a chance to play again.

Great nieces Stella (bandana on head) and Ruby (second from right), had fun with their pals.

 The Fans were decked out in all white.

Lots of spirit signs too.

Jack started the Luck scoring for the night with a quick 2!

Gage hit a 3 early on too.

The Luck defense was key in this match-up.

Halftime:  Jude and Dad were leaving the gym for a break, Jude waved to Mom.

 I've been trying to catch Jack and Gage in the same frame in as many photos as I can this year.

Jack is a senior, these two won't play on the same team ever again.

It might not mean much to them now, but someday, they might thank me.

The Luck Cardinals beat the Hurley Midgets

  (I know, I can't believe this is their mascot) 

And went on to play the Drummond Lumberjacks at Ashland the next night for the 

Regional Championship.

The rest of the story is coming soon.