TNfan12

First, when DJ Shannon is just inches shy of the net standing flat, it doesn't really suprise me that he can dunk so easily. It would suprise me if he couldn't! Second, as for Sunbright, there is an ATM at our gas station. I have taught at large city schools and have yet to see an ATM in any school, so I can't see your point. There are many ATM's in Wartburg, as well. Third, Faith, I'm not sure who you have service through, but you can most certainly get cell phone service in both schools. I also don't appreciate the fact that all you are capable of is rude comments. If you don't care enough to get to the game (except for emergency or work) then why should we care enough to post the score for you. That game was packed, and there was some awesome support for both teams. You most certainly missed out. I don't want to blame our loss entirely on the fact that Sunbright was without three of our best players, because Wartburg is fierce, but our bench was definitely hurting. It was the wrong choice to have 8th graders play (and miss their own game), but sadly I don't think we would have been allowed to play with the number we did have. Three things I was proud of: 1- Sunbright fans were great! They have really stepped up, and we love having them around. 2- Sunbright girls made a very good showing. They are coming together and Coach Shoemaker is helping to bring out the best in them. 3- The fact that the remaining boys players didn't drop into a deep depression when internal troubles left them without 3 of their peers. I know that their troubles could have permanently split the team, but it didn't, and I admire that.

Sunbright appreciates the shout out, Chris. I was a little surprised to see Oneida at #15 in the original ranking, especially when teams like Sunbright beat them. Was that just a fluke? I think not. Oneida is just not the powerhouse they used to be.

I wish the best of luck to the Tigers! They are a good bunch of kids, as I am sure Hampton is, and, as always, we'll hope for a fair, injury-free game.

While I am not demeaning the excellent play of Drew, Miles, or Brian, they are not the best, but only the most recent QB's.

I also agree. There were times when this Sunbright fan went "Sheweeeee, it's a good thing he dropped that!"

After the Oneida win, which struck me as a bit of surprise , I think Sunbright has the best chance this year of beating Oakdale. One thing that does bother me is that fact that these boys are easily deflated (no, not defeated). They hang their hopes high, and after one mistake, all seems lost to them. They don't lose their heart, but they can't seem to bounce back with any amount of confidence. Hopefully, Oneida was enough of a confidence booster to overcome any small set back we face Friday night. I do think, however, that school pride will win out and Sunbright will win their Homecoming. Sunbright by 13. Go Tigers!