Growing up in a small town - like Walnut Ridge, it's all you know. Not always good, not always bad.. but I really do love the town where I was raised. Throughout different stages of my life I loved it and hated it.... wanted to get so far away, wanted people "out of my business," or the classic "away from the drama." So funny looking back now at wanting to get away so badly all to come back home again. Now don't get me wrong I have lived outside of Walnut Ridge and loved every minute of it but no matter what, Walnut Ridge will always be home to me.
Friday night - Cory and I decided to have a date night. Go eat Polar Freeze and go watch Bobcat Football. This week was not just another week of Bobcat Football but Walnut Ridge High School was hosting the second round of state football playoffs. Such a great honor for our town and school! Sadly - Cory had to work late but I was able to talk my sweet brother in law into going to the game with me and eating dinner.
I was pleased to see that the town came out to support the Bobcats. Lots of orange, even more camo coats as it was a bit chilly! The bleachers were full {so glad the bleachers are coming along nicely.*** } along with the sidelines with fans to support the team. As the game began, I was a bit nervous as the team did not seem to have a lot of energy.... but slowly the Bobcats proved that they were the better football team. With some great plays, the enthusiasm continued to build. I still can't contain myself watching football - I scream and holler just like it is my own child out on the field. It's so funny to hear in crowd past football players talking about old games, their state playoff trips, and stories of the past. Of course in the eyes of alumni football players, ever year past the football team was always better than the current year -- it never fails. Funny thing is - the football players aren't the only ones that believe that, us cheerleaders think the same thing!
As I watched the Walnut Ridge Bobcat football team defeat Strong 32-16; I was so very proud to be a Bobcat. To watch a football team advance to the 3rd round of the state playoffs which hasn't been done since the 1970's was a sight to see. This week as the Bobcats travel to Murfeesboro for the quarter semi-finals, I hope that all past Bobcat football players and high school graduates take the time to pray for safe travels and for a successful football game.
No matter how old I get, no matter where I live - I will always be a Bobcat. I will always "bleed orange." My favorite team has always been the Walnut Ridge Bobcats [and whoever is playing Hoxie] Ha! :)
Good luck to the Bobcats!
***Recent changes at the WRHS - they have switched the Home and Away sides. It's still very strange for me but I'm slowly getting use to it. Change is good for Walnut Ridge and I'm very proud of the progress that they have made! A new field house and a new press box...moving on up!
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