The End I Didn't Want To Come

Last week my basketball career ended. We went to the state tournament and we were upset in the first round against Valley. I don't think I have ever been more upset in my entire life. I felt like I let the team down because I knew I could play so much better. I had an awful game but at least I know I played my hardest. That night after the game had ended around eight o'clock, I cried until at least ten thirty. I ran out of tears because I cried so much. I was completely torn apart and didn't even know what happened in the game. I am glad I had someone to cry with though (Ali). Ali and I just were so emotionally impacted by the game and this was by far one of the worst days of my life. I didn't sleep well because I could not stop thinking about how I played.

Even though things might not turn out the way you plan or wish for, I have learned you have to bounce back and not let one bad thing lead into many other bad things. No matter how bad things may seem, it only makes you grow stronger as a person. Even though I can't stop replaying the game in my head every chance I get, I will eventually realize that this game doesn't define all four seasons I have played. Sometimes in life bad things will happen but how you respond to those things will help develop your character. You might think why is this happening to me or what did I do to deserve this, but it happens to everyone and different things impact different people. I really didn't want basketball to end because I have had so much fun playing the sport I love. Everyday I wish I could go back in time and replay the first round game. I am very appreciative of those who I am close to to be able to support me and after the game help me keep my head up high. I was able to talk to many people that night and I am so lucky to call them my friends. Some people have been there for me since day one.
I have loved all my teammates, coaches, and my supportive friends along my journey of high school sports. Now I have to bounce back from basketball and move on to golf!