La Roca Cup

James’s team played in the La Roca Cup. They won their first two games with a shut out for each. The third game was not so easy. The teams were evenly matched. It was neck and neck but we ended up losing. James scored a PK though so that was really exciting. He has been practicing every morning so it was fun seeing his practice pay off.

We played the same team, Avalanche, in the final game. It was evenly matched again. Went the whole game with no score. James missed a PK during the game and that was super sad. Then the game went to overtime and still no score. Then on to PKs and we lost. It was heartbreaking. James missed his PK again. Ugh, I kept thinking if only he had practiced that morning.

It’s hard leaving a game when you feel like you didn’t give it your best. I felt very grateful when his coach told him after the game that it was ok. I really appreciated that! I’m hoping this motivates James to keep practicing on his own time everyday. 

2nd place is still worth celebrating!