Miracle on Grass

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Emmett's soccer team tied again today (that makes 1 loss and 2 ties so far for the season).  It was 2-2, and Emmett did a couple of really great things.  First, while he was playing in goal, he charged from the goal line at the right time when an offensive player was uncontested coming towards the goal. Unfortunately (or maybe fortunately), his self-preservation instinct prevented him from coming up with the ball in that encounter and they scored.  Still, he charged at the right time and I consider that a win.

Another time, when Emmett was deep in our half of the field, he got the ball and quickly passed it to an Zack near the half line.  Zack carried the ball a bit and then passed to McKenzie who was open.  After beating one defender, McKenzie passed it to Ashely who took a shot on goal.  She missed, but I never expected these kids to be able to complete a passing chain and effectively move the ball up the field like that!  It was great.

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