Sharks' Tale: One Down, Two to go

Amazing--that is the word that most people might use to describe how the Sharks played tonight. 

Our coach always stressed that it was the playoffs that were the real deal. "A new season begins with the quarter-finals (our first playoff game)," he says.

We learned from the mistakes we made in our regular-season/practice games. Today, we began a new. The Sharks are in a frenzy, and nothing can stop us now. 

We drew blood first when I placed a side shot into the goal. Everything else just came along once we got our momentum going. Red scored from a breakaway. Laura scored a tough shot in the box. Asha received a nice cross from Red and touched it in. 

Our coach felt comfortable with the score, so he switched up the line. The strykers played fullbacks (I was sweeper), and the fullbacks played up top. It was a simply splendid game. 

At last, I was awarded a game ball. (The coaches give one out after each game.) "Finally!" I said. "I love it so much I could make out with it." Coach Lunod just looked at me like I was crazy. I was obviously exaggerating, but I did lick Piglet--my ball--to claim it as my own. 

Coach Canos implanted into our heads that we are now in a one-game season. We only get one chance to win a game. If we fail, then our season is over. That's a lot of pressure on us.

Obviously, this is just the beginning. But like I said before, I have the utmost confidence in the Sharks. We're going all the way to the 'ship. 

Next game, I believe we face the Harvest Christian Academy Eagles. They're a good team, but we'll see who's best on Wednesday. The Sharks just have to come in fearless and finish strong.