Ryker's Tournament Games

Ryker's Team had a great great Season and he personally shined. He was joining a team that was established a little bit already and with a new coach. His first practice he felt like the coach didn't like him very much and he didn't get the ball all that often. Jesse and I both told him that if he stayed true to himself, listened and followed the Coaches instructions he'll be noticed. And that's exactly what happened. 

As the season progressed his name became quite known. We heard parents on the opposing teams say "Oh we are playing Ryker's team" like they knew they were going to lose. Not "we are playing the Packers" but "Ryker's Team". Is it a sin that I felt so much pride for him? 

Ryker constantly had good plays and often made alot of the touch downs. I truly felt like he was an All-Star. Well this season the coaches got to pick 2 players from their team that they thought would be really good for the new All-Star Game. And Ryker was picked from the Packers Team. Matter of fact I found out from my brother Tyson (who runs the entire Flag Football program), that Ryker's coach was the only coach that DID NOT just pick his son but really picked someone who would do well. 

Well tonight was the tournament game and Ryker had the biggest desire to win 1st place in the Tournament. And being 2nd seed they really stood a good chance at that. They won the 1st tournament game, but the 2nd game which would take them into the Championship game they Lost. It was against the 3rd seed team and it was one really intense game. It was one of the most turnover games he's ever played in. Which made for a devastating loss for the team. They were all in tears at the end of the game. Oh as is mom I naturally want him to win them all and be awesome in every game...especially when Ryker is crying in my arms that he hasn't won 1st place yet. 

But it's good for him right? And taking 3rd place overall is still really good. The Packers had a great season and I loved watching this dude pour his whole heart into every game. 

I have so many pictures and videos of him with the ball. He's so much fun to watch play.

The coach of this team was just the greatest. I loved how much he worked with Ryker. I feel like Ryker really grew this season. Are we ready for Tackle next fall? We shall see.