I am sooooo excited to be writing this blog, and even more excited that I still have a few more to write when we go to GULF SHORES, ALABAMA for the 2011 NAIA NATIONAL TOURNAMENT next week!!! There will never be enough words to describe how proud I am of my teammates, and how blessed I am to be a Pioneer. It was such a relief to see each player step up when it mattered most this weekend. The Evangel game was a true test of our mental stamina, as we lost a 7-2 lead, but rallied back to score 4 more runs AND hold them the rest of the way. Our first meeting with CMU showed us that it is in fact possible to win a game on a single hit, and that defense actually does win ball games. The championship game against Central Methodist reminded me of why I decided to play softball in the first place. Never have I been a part of a team who wanted a win as much as we did that game. We knew what it meant, and we knew that we weren't ending our season any other way. As a senior, it means the world to me that I am guaranteed at least 3 more games of my career. Knowing that I will play my final game at the most prestigious event possible is such an awesome feeling. It goes without saying that it has been a GREAT YEAR TO BE A PIONEER!!
We have a week of practices before we leave on Monday, the 16th. We know what it takes to win at Nationals now, so I have all the confidence in the world that this team will be well-prepared for whomever we draw in pool play. If we play like we did this past weekend at the HAAC tournament, I have a great feeling we will be competing in the Elite Eight beginning on the 23rd, which just happens to be my birthday as well :) I am going to do my best to post daily blogs about our experience in Gulf Shores, and of course, our games at Nationals.
THANK YOU PIONEER NATION FOR ALL OF YOUR SUPPORT!! MNU Softball loves all of you!!
THE PIONEERS ARE BAMA BOUND...BACK TO BACK!!
Love Always,
Taylor #21
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