The Hillsdale Chargers women’s basketball team is heading into the GLIAC tournament in fine fashion. The way these women have played all season – with 9 heart-stopping game-ending finishes (3 that led to a Chargers loss and 6 that resulted in a win) – they are a true entertainment value. I’m the parent of one of those Chargers, Katie Cezat (senior center/forward).
It was heartening to learn that 1,000 fans showed up at the Hillsdale College gym on Tuesday, March 3, 2009, to watch yet another narrow win by the Chargers. This time, it was over the Lake Superior State Lakers, who were formidable opponents, belying their #7 seed vs. our #2 seed. (You can probably tell that I’m not a sports writer, but I am a die-hard fan.)
Crowd support had a lot to do with this win. When you get a group of teeming fans behind you, they can literally lift you up when you’re down. And, we were down: by 12 points with 4 minutes left. For details, go to:
http://www.hillsdale.edu/admissions/news/news_story.asp?iNewsID=1550&strBack=/athletics/default.asp
http://lssulakers.com/sports/w-baskbl/2008-09/news/hc-ls_gt_3-3-09
At any rate, for those of us who don’t play basketball but appreciate those who do, the GLIAC tournament will be one of the most exciting match-ups ever with some cream-of-the crop teams: Grand Valley State, Michigan Tech, Ferris State and Hillsdale. These games are one bright spot in an otherwise cold season (both temperature-wise and economy-wise).
Don’t be surprised if ambulances are lined up outside the SDC gym in Houghton this weekend to attend to us aging baby boomer parents and fans who’ve had one heart-stopping game too many. Let the games (and fun) begin!
For those of you who don’t have an interest in basketball, I’ll give you a take-away point. With good fans on your side, you can achieve more than you ever thought possible.
