The older you get, the more you appreciate the little things in life.  However, once in a while it is great to be part of something big.  This last weekend our community got to be part of something really big.  Everyone was invited.  Many participated and those who did were able to increase their feelings of joy and loyalty.

Our girls’ basketball team has been working since they were in elementary.  A few had natural ability, but all put in the work together to become something to cheer about.  Their parents and coaches made it possible for them to grow and learn.  The community provided an environment where they could thrive, and after a very successful year, they qualified for the state tournament, a goal printed on the back of their warm-up jerseys: “Our Time.”

Game one:  a bit of a slow start but they defeated North Fremont convincingly.  Game two:  not a stellar first half but they came roaring back in the second defeating Grangeville and moving on to the Championship game.  Game three for the A3 State Title:  at the beginning of the fourth quarter, we were behind Parma by 16, and the crowd was getting a little discouraged, but not our girls.  They put on a show in the fourth that had everyone on their feet.  With a minute forty-one left the Dragons popped a three and took the lead, 53-52.  No one sat down for the rest of the game.  They came up short on points 58-55, but over the top with grit.  

It is a Good Life when a community comes together to celebrate goodness…a good team, good coaches, good families and a good weekend.  We are going to miss our Teagan next year, but the rest will be back, and we’ll be singing “Joyous and every loyal…” at the top of our lungs.  If you didn’t participate this year, plan to join us for 2026!  Come be part of something GREAT!!