Weekend Wrap-up

So this past weekend has been quite the busy weekend.

Friday was the first games of the State Playoffs. Our game was against Lone Peak. I won't go into much detail other than we lost 51-6 and my cheerleaders had the opportunity to perform at half-time. We really progressed this year. Sad to see that it's over, but there's always next year.

After the game we came home and left for Provo. Saturday we ran in the Provo Halloween Half Marathon.

It was the most unorganized event we have ever been to. It started with our registeration being lost, our bus driver not knowing where we were suppose to be dropped off, people on the bus freaking out and demanding to be left off the bus, the "heated" tent not really being heated, no one really incharge, no water or food at the start, crowded start, not enough water along the way, no food or energy things at water stations, huge crowd at the end that you couldn't get through, and our bags getting thrown everywhere. Also the course was so hard on our bodies. We are both very sore after it. It is nothing, but down hill and the first 5 miles is a very steep downhill. We drop about 3000 feet in that first 5.

On the upside, we both got our PRs on this race. Preston ran it in 1:45 and I ran it in 2:01. We also got to dress up. Preston and I were Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl and our friends Nick and Iris were Dash and Violet.

Then Saturday night we went to the Blackout Utah game. It was so much fun and Utah finally won there first Pac-12 game! We went with Parker and it was a blast!

It was a great weekend for us! Hope everyone has a Happy Halloween!!

Playoffs here we come!

Last night was the final game of the regular season for Hunter High. There was a lot of pressure on this game. It was what would decide if this was our final game of the season or we would get at least a post season game. Even more pressure for this game, it was against the region champs Viewmont. They were undefeated in Region play thus far.

So the game started with Hunter receiving the ball (which is Preston's special teams that he coaches) which opening kick off we take it to the house, two point conversion was good and Hunter was up 8-0! Hunter was up 14-0 before Viewmont had a chance to score. The game at one point was tied, but it did not stay that way for long.

Hunter ended up winning 28-14! We made it to the playoffs in the 4th place spot. Yay!!!

Next game: Hunter vs. Lone Peak (day TBA)

Thursday Night's Game

So this past week we had the football game on Thursday. The game was against Taylorsville and Hunter came out on top! The final score was 33-14. Not only was it the last home game of the year, but it was also:

1. Senior night- to honor the seniors of the football team
2. Mini cheer- yes I was able to help which was so much fun, sad part I missed the first half of the game.

All in all the night turned out quiet well!

Now as for post season play, there is an interesting twist in region 2. As of right now Viewmont is taking the region title no matter what happens this week, but there is a four way tie for second between: West, Kearns, Granger, and Hunter! Depending on who wins this week Hunter can be anywhere from 2 to 5 place. We're really hoping for that number two spot which means we need to win on Wednesday.

Our game this week: vs. Viewmont

Hopefully we can get it!

Football

So I've been putting it off, but I must post about last weeks game. Hunter lost to Kearns 16-8. It was a cold and wet game. It's hard to be a coach's wife sometimes, I take the lose as hard as he does. Preston comes home and tells me about how each practice was so good that week and that we were totally going to win. He tells me all about the kids and his perception of the kids becomes my perspective of them. So when we are in every game, but can't get a win it's rough. I want so badly for the team to win like they should be. Hopefully this next week will be a "W".

Game of the week: Hunter vs. T-ville
*side note: It's Senior Night, Mini-cheer, and a little league scrimmage.*

Weekend Wrap Up

This weekend has been nothing but amazing for us!

Friday night Hunter won there first game! We were so excited and that excitement carried on into the next day.

Saturday morning we ran a 5k to help support Parker and the swim team. Both Preston and I had our personal record for a 5k. Preston's time was 22 minutes 36 seconds and mine was 26 minutes 47 seconds. We were so excited! That afternoon we were able to go to the Utah-Washington game, there first home PAC 12 game. We went up early to go do some tailgating with someone Preston knows, but were unable to find them. So we headed into the stadium. We were some of the first to arrive and we were enjoying the seen. Unfortunately Utah lost pretty bad.

Today we were able to go up to Syracuse and visit with my family. We had breakfast and watched General Conference. Heidi is starting to show a little bit, she said that probably this month they will find out if they are having a boy or girl! We are so excited for them and to add a new addition to our extended family!

General Conference was wonderful as always. I know without a doubt that each one of those men in the quorum and presidency are called of God and I am always grateful for the opportunity that I have to hear them speak every six months. I am proud to call myself a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Finally!!

Hunter finally got it's first win of the season! It just so happened to come during the best game, the rivalry game again Granger High! Hunter's old head coach is now coaching there so we really wanted to win.

Our boys played so hard! We led most of the game, but Granger started to come back. I just kept praying that we would win, these boys deserved to win that game. The score was 18-15 with less than a minute to go and Granger was on the move. Then the best thing happened, a linebacker got a pick 6 with the extra point being good, making the score 25-15. It was a great game and a great win for the Wolverines!

Next week: Hunter vs. Kearns