Before the first game we had to get outfitted in our SNU Storm gear.
My little lighting bolts ready for the game...Mommy tries to get in the picture and silliness ensues.
The first game the Storm took on Southeastern Oklahoma State. It was an ugly, terrible, no good game. The final score was 0-58. While the game was not good the weather was wonderful and the kids had fun playing with their friends. Evy got to experience her first game "on the grass."
Game #2 was in Ada, OK where the Storm took on East Central University. After a busy week I was on the fence about attending this away game, but I knew Kyle would appreciate the support. So, I loaded the kids in the car and headed to Ada. Again, it was a beautiful evening game. Evy experienced her first "bleacher game."
It was a back and forth game. With just over 4 minutes left in the game East Central took a 4 point lead. But the offense marched down the field and scored a touchdown with just 19 seconds remaining and the Storm won 33-30! Marking the first time SNU has been .500 (1-1) since joining NCAA Div. II and the first time they have beat East Central!
This is a clip of the teams reaction!
Our first family selfie of the season after the 1st win!
Game #3 was against Harding University in Arkansas. Needless to say we watched this night game in the comfort of our bed and pj's. The kids watched with me for about 15 minutes ;)
SNU was behind the whole game, but they kept it pretty close. Most, including myself, had given up on the game. With just under 2 minutes to play the Storm were down by 13. The offense drove down the field and scored a touchdown, recovered an onside kick, and scored another touchdown to win! It was the most nerve-wracking, exciting, unbelievable final minutes I've ever seen! The Storm won again and demonstrated their fighting, never quitting attitude!
Game #4 was at home, but I was out of town and unable to watch the game. It was probably a good one to miss as SNU was defeated at home by Arkansas Tech 0-52.
Game #5 was on the final day of September and the Storm took on Henderson State in another long away game (i.e. Arkansas). We didn't travel, but we did watch! The Storm took the early lead and led most of the game! It was the first win of the season that didn't almost give me a heart attack. Given the game statistics it wasn't a surprise to win, but based on history it was a shocking win. In years past Henderson would defeat SNU by 70 or more points, so to beat them handedly was a welcome surprise and you have to imagine their team was SHOCKED!
After the 1st month of football the SNU Storm are 3-2 and we couldn't be more excited about their progress and hard work! We can't wait to see what the next month brings!
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