I’m late doing this, but the Buttercups’ undefeated regular season came a cropper on Saturday when they lost to two all-star teams, 6-2 and 7-2. The first team was bigger and faster; the second team was bigger and better at ball control.
But on Sunday, with Memie there to watch, the Buttercups won a thriller 3-2 on a shot by one of Victoria’s teammates with less than 30 seconds left. That other team had a keeper who was built like a fullback; she regularly punted the ball from the front of the box well past midfield. She was good on defense, too, but not quite good enough.
Afterward, we gathered at Coach Ricky’s for pizza and the presentation of trophies. The girls had a blast, and at the moment it looks like everyone is coming back next fall. Thanks again to Coach Ricky and Coach Bob for all their time and hard work, and thanks to the Buttercups for making this season one to remember.
