"Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail."

-Ralph Waldo Emerson

15 March 2007
National Tournament
Location: Jackson, Tennessee
Game 1 vs. Columbia College (Missouri)
10:45 Central/ 8:45 Pacific
Outcome: Victorious.

We arrived in Jackson Monday afternoon. Seems silly that we didn't play until today, but we have had plenty to do since we arrived. Practice, southern bbq, banquet, practice, games, Rafferty's steak house, parade of athletes, games, trip to the cinema, games, pizza, Grey's Anatomy.

Perhaps you've heard of Southern hospitality? It's not a myth, Jackson feels like home. Kindness isn't in short supply especially when it comes to our tournament sponsor Jackson Energy. Two JEA employees have generously lent us their time and energy to make our stay in Jackson memorable. Ryan and Kelly have treated us to dinners, a movie, t-shirts, refreshments during practice, complimentary fruit baskets and good company. They are amazing, we LOVE them!

Coming off a disappointing conference tournament could have been a momentum killer, but instead we used it to catapult ourselves into a great first round here at nationals. We came out strong and pulled away quickly and led by 18 at half. We let them within 10 in second half but won by 20.

Round one complete---