Emmy, Patricia, and Ellie-Kate waited to wave to the team as they drove up to Columbus for the big game. Athens High School played Toledo Central Catholic for the state title on December 4, 2014. The temperature was chilly (around 20 degrees), but we stayed warm during the game as we cheered on the Bulldogs. The game was definitely an offensive struggle, and the Bulldogs fought mightily-- we were the only public school to play for the state title in years, and private schools are able to recruit very big players. Yet, we matched them, score for score. In the end, the Bulldogs beat the state record for scoring in a year, and the teams broke the record for most points scored in a state title game. Unfortunately, we came up just a tad short on a pretty much last minute drive by the other team. However, even though the guys were devastated by the loss, southeast Ohio was incredibly proud of our tenacious team!
Ellie-Kate, Roger, Patricia, and Emmy in the Ohio State University stadium-- the Shoe.
