Oh, It Was So Wonderful!

I suppose, at bottom, winning means very little, perhaps comes even to our detriment. And over the years I have come to love that fact that St. Agnes is a school of humble means and little championship clout. The boys operate almost exclusively without a sense of entitlement, a trait that can be so offensive. But even better, losing doesn't translate into victimhood and self-pitying, traits so much more offensive because they can be chosen dispositions. The boys seem to understand that, at St. Agnes, we do or best with very little and they are proud at what we can accomplish. Losing, lack of resources, adds a level of charm and character to the boys, and makes them funny and good. (I swear I have often palpably felt God's grace at work there.)

But sometimes winning is really just amazing.

Down by 13 at the half, the game had all the makings of a classic St. Agnes collapse under pressure. But last night the boys came out in the 3rd and were obviously ready to fight. They surged late in the third quarter and slowly but surely shut down Blessed Sacrament's offense. They returned in the 4th with a string of baskets, and stunned the crowd as they took their first lead with only 5 minutes left in the game. We were absolutely on fire in the stands, we couldn't believe it was actually happening, and neither could Blessed Sacrament) In almost an exact reversal of last year, Agnes came steadily from behind to take back the game. We were beside ourselves. So, so, so much pure fun and excitement, it was awesome. Here are some pictures!

Members of our awesome freshman class come to cheer.

At 6'4", senior star Matt, (half Polish, half Ugandan!) shows off his wingspan.

Senior captains and best friends Eric and Matt, and junior Brandon, pose with Matt's niece.

Juniors and their freshman "son" Nick (guess which one) celebrate on the bus ride back to NYC.

Go Stags!