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Coming to an End

 If you are following the football team and our season, you know that this is the season's last week and last game. I am not going to lie, it has been a very long season for us. We are currently 2-7 which is very unfamiliar territory for many players on our team. In high school, I never had a season with more than 3 losses, so this has been relatively different for me. 

Even though our record doesn't show it, this has been the closest team that I have been a part of since coming to campus three years ago. In the future, that is what we are all going to remember. We are going to remember the relationships that we formed and that are going to last for the rest of our lives. 

Some of the seniors that are graduating have been some of my best friends for the last three years. I actually live with two seniors that are graduating now. As this week has gone on and we continue to do events for senior week, it has gotten to be very emotional. I still don't think it has hit me that some of the friends that I have met along my journey here are going to be gone next year. I have grown so close to them over the last three years and it will be very weird to be without them next year.

We do have one more week and we are going to make the most of it. Our record is obviously not where we want it to be, but we have one more week to finish strong and propel us positively into the offseason. This week is more important than many think because if we finish strong this week, we have some hope for next year and we can springboard ahead. 



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  1. Brooke AllenNovember 9, 2022 at 10:30 AM

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  2. Brooke AllenNovember 9, 2022 at 10:40 AM

    Noah, I am so sorry your record doesn't show the impact this season has made on you. Through all the teams I played on, I don't remember the records, I remember the memories. The relationships you have built with your teammates are going to last a lifetime. Best of luck this weekend! I hope you and your team finish this season on a high note.

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  3. Adam ScottNovember 9, 2022 at 5:52 PM

    Noah, I always enjoy reading your posts, especially because I relate to them. I feel your pain, and I know how hard it can be. With my senior season starting, it is definitely emotional. It is a big game for you all Saturday and I hope you pull it off!

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  4. Garrett AllenNovember 10, 2022 at 11:47 AM

    Noah, I completely understand. As a senior, finishing the end of my first part of the golf year is tough. I only have so many tournaments left and not competing competitively is a weird feeling. Enjoy the rest of the season with your friends!

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  5. AnonymousNovember 15, 2022 at 4:20 PM

    Noah, I totally get it. Last two years I have been on a struggling squad. This year things have changed due to a positive change in team culture. Having a close team is amazing, those brothers will always have your back on and off the field. I hope next year things are different regarding your record.

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