It's the Steel Magnolias and Lava Girls battling it out!

Saturday was the kick off to soccer season. (get it... kick off... soccer... never mind) It's been hotter than the face of the sun here and the weather didn't give in a bit for either game. Chachi played at 9 AM but by the end of the game at 10:20, we were sweating like crazy. Tiny played at 3 PM and by then, it had reached over 100*. But let me assure you that it didn't slow those girls down one single bit!

Chachi's team is the Steel Magnolias. Don't you love it? She got to kick off the first ball in her game, that was exciting. Her game was fantastic! She was out there, running her heart out. She played goalie the last quarter and did fabulous! She doesn't usually play that position but man, did she rock it! One thing I love about watching her play is she isn't afraid to go up against the bigger kids and she isn't afraid to take the shot. So many times, you'll see kids who will take the ball all the way down the field, they get to the goal and won't take the shot for a goal. They would rather not take the risk of missing it and failing to score. Chachi just goes all out and if she scores great, if not, at least she got out there and did her best and you better believe she will score next time! 

Tiny is on the Lava Girls! They are too cute for words. You see all these girls from the time they are itty bitty and running around the field in a little pack to actually understanding the game and making sweet moves on the field. Even though Tiny plays in the Under 8's, she's starting to play like she's in the older age group. There's strategy there and, man, has she improved since last year. She was out in front all the time and she scored a goal in the last half. It was a fun game to watch!

Chachi also had a game on Sunday with another league she is on locally. They are The Warriors and 99% of the kids in this league are Hispanic and can I tell you that the soccer they play is head and shoulders above what she played previous seasons. It's a whole other ball game. First of all, she plays on a team with all boys except her and another girl who is the coach's daughter. Most teams they will play this season will be mostly boys and these kids are MAINY when they're on the field! They all use their heads to field balls being thrown in or kicked down field. They are fast as lightening and have skills beyond belief! Chachi's game on Sunday was amazing to watch. These kids are so PASSIONATE about the game. They love soccer and they give 100% all the time. Chachi's coach complimented her saying that she plays harder than the boys because she wants to stay in the whole game and never complains and it's the boys who are always asking for breaks and to be taken out of the game to rest. 

All in all, this season is starting with a BANG! I love soccer season. I love watching my kids play the sport the love. I love seeing them excel and grow and get better with every game. Be ready for more soccer updates as the season progresses and if I can ever figure out how to post some video, I will try to post some clips from games!