5th thirsty cup...lear vs usc

grinding to a halt, managing to elude a nasty collision, and successfully taking possesion of the ball

snatching the ball from no. 11 seemed impossible but forcing it away from the field did the trick

trapping the ball, out of the way of the net

Boy, these kids in yellow and green are just half the age of this lady in red. To have all three of them huffing and puffing running for the ball is already a compliment. To be regarded, by somebody of their caliber (being in school varsity does mean something), worthy to guard not only gives this old heart a lift but a sense of accoplishment. That nothing is wasted in those months of weekday practice and occasional bruises, cramps and twisted ankles.

action filled pics courtesy of gumarz: thanks to you and your "hon" for the support