Basketball Season Came to An End

Turn around jump shot

Well....the Kerian family is still alive and has not fallen off the edge of the earth.  It's been a while since I have made a post on our family blog, I know.  It just seems like time goes by so fast and we are so busy.  Seems to be the way of the world, right?  So, sorry about not making a post in a while.  I will make it for it tonight as I have lots to post.  :)



Really?  Must you double team me on the inbounds?

 Basketball came to an end, sadly.  Elyse's team ended up doing fabulous, but they lost their last conference game.  It was a great season to watch the girls play together and continue to build their skills and teamwork.  We were sad to see it come to an end but Elyse did have a little break before track and field started (notice I said "little").

Great season of basketball Elyse!  We are very proud of you and you did FABULOUS!! (Maybe it is because she had the same jersey numbers as her mother did when she was in high school......)  hahahaha....I wish...

Big Win Against Decorah!!!

Elyse goes up strong and draws the foul!!!!

Elyse's game Friday night was against the local rivals...Decorah Vikings.  Decorah is only 20 minutes from here and there is no loss of love when it comes to sports and how Cresco feels about Decorah and vice versa.  The first time they played them, Crestwood killed them.  That was the case this week as well  I am not sure of the exact score, but the Crestwood Cadets freshman team won by 20 points or something like that.  Every one of the girls played fabulous ball and worked so well as a team.  It was a fun game to watch!



Elyse loves this shot from the top....and usually makes it!!!! This shot went
in for 2!!!!!

 Next week is the last game of the season for the girls, both freshman and JV.  I will be sad to see it end.  I am not sure what my family is going to do every night during the week.....we might have to talk to each other instead of hurrying off to a game....even worse.....I MIGHT HAVE TO COOK MORE!!!  :)  So much for pizza or hot dogs at the game....



Where is Elyse???? The were getting ready to double team
her on the inbounds play. 



Back in after a minute of rest!!!



Graham playing his video games during JV game when Elyse
was not playing..

 Elyse has special visitors at her game Friday night.  Her aunt, Sara, and cousin, Graham, came down from Minneapolis to watch her play.  Elyse was so happy to have them there watching, especially because she felt she had a strong game.  Graham was such a trooper sitting in the gym from 4:30-7:30ish....sitting through both the freshman and JV game.  He enjoyed some pizza with Wayne.....and his first experience with Taffy....which he made quite the face for at first, but then loved it!!!!  Sorry Sara and Derek!!  Sara even through in a few shouts for "number 32"!  :)  As you will see in the pictures, Graham did bring some video entertainment, which was a good idea as during the JV game Elyse did not see playing time. 

It was a fun night for all of us having both of them around.  Elyse wanted to come home quickly after her games so she could spend some time with Sara and Graham.  She even read Graham many bedtime stories.  Very cute!  Thanks for coming down Sara and Graham!

Looking ahead, Elyse is anxiously waiting to start track/field at the high school level.  She is not so pumped about the track part, but very excited about the field event....high jump!  I think she is still pumped about getting 2nd at the conference meet last year....hope she does as well in high school.  I can't say we enjoy track meets as much as basketball....not even close...but we will be there to cheer her on!

Next week Alex has his 2nd AAU tournament in Minnesota!  Can't wait!!!!  Wayne and I are then gearing up for our week in Punta Cana, in the Dominican Republic!  Sunshine, fruity drinks, and golf (of course for Wayne), are calling our names!!!!

Correction - Crestwood Freshman Basketball tied for Conference Lead

Elyse and Nikki (aka..."Enemy from Oelwein")  they even look alike
but Elyse is MUCH prettier!!!! :)

Elyse found out the other day from her freshman coach that their team is tied leading the conference with guess who.....you know.....Elyse's "favorite" person...."Enemy's team" from Oelwein!!!!!  I guess their only loss was to us, the first time we played them, and our only conference loss is to them, second time we played.  So....both teams have one more game before the season is over....let's hope that Oelwein gets a loss and the Crestwood Cadet freshman win the conference with a win Tuesday night for the last game. 

The pictures shows Elyse getting ready to guard Nikki, aka "Enemy".  :) All in good fun!

Elyse's Freshman Team...Still Winning Conference. JV - Doing Well!

I am sure that if there is a namebrand of bleachers that is engraved on it, it has to be permanently stamped in my butt after I have spent so much time watching so much basketball.  Elyse's freshman team has been busy playing lots, and she also travels with the JV so that leads to many, many nights on the road.  Thank goodness we love basketball or it would be a long month.  Considering the freshman play at 4:45, followed by the JV, and then the Varsity, 3 games every night is a lot of basketball.

Elyse's freshman team had their first conference lost 2 weeks ago.  And wouldn't you know it, it was against "enemy's" team.  If you have read any of my previous post, you will know who Elyse's enemy is from Oelwein.  The team came out slow to get going and were down by 10 going into the 4th quarter.  As we pulled closer, the team pulled it within 2 with 1 minute left.  Elyse shot with 15 seconds left and it went in!!!!!  That tied it up and put us into overtime!  We hung with them and then Elyse fouled out.....she was pretty crushed as she played incredible defense against "Enemy". We ended up losing. Oh well, that is their only conference lost so they are still leading the conference.  Two freshman games left.......cross your fingers we win them both.



Elyse scoring against enemy



She has gotten in on some JV games...even scored last week....but usually she enjoys the bench with her cousin, Miranda, when the JV is playing.  They bothplay almost all of every freshman game, so moving up and dressing JV and getting in at least a little each game is something they are proud of.......we are proud of them too!  They have had a super season!  I will be sad when the season is over....but my butt will be thankful.

(She is number 32 in white and 33 in blue.  She is the one shooting in most of these shots except the one where she is boxing out)



Elyse double teamed...in blue under basket





Let the Basketball Games Begin!!!



Elyse posting up and calling for ball

Elyse's 9th grade basketball career is off to a great start.  She has had 3 games already with the JV and last night was their first freshman game.  While she did play some JV the first two games last week (which were only JV and Varsity), last night she played almost all of the freshman game and did great!!!  They played Waverly, who did have a very tall girl to go up against Elyse. Elyse is number 33 (that is for my uncle Dennis who says he can never tell which one is Elyse - she is the blond with her arm out calling for the ball Dennis!:) The program said this girl for Waverly was only 5 10' but that could not be true because she was as tall as Elyse standing over 6'.  No matter what the height, Elyse did an excellent job, as did the whole Cadet freshman team!  It was fun to watch them play together again and pull off a win!  Great job ladies!!! Wayne's niece Miranda also did a fabulous job as well! 


she puts the move on.......

 I had to put in these action shots of Elyse posting up and turning to make a basket.  Really good move Elyse!!!  I love my new camera so I have to post some of the action moves pictures.  These pictures are all from 1 move.  She has been practicing her post moves every Sunday night with Kyle, family friend who is a basketball coach, and her hard work is showing! 



She shoots.......and she scored!!!

So we are not set for many months of basketball.  Alex's AAU team has been practicing and is ready for their first tournament as well.  Too bad for Alex it is the same day as Kirstin's graduation from UNI and he will probably have to miss the AAU tournament.    Believe me....there are many more after that.
Tomorrow night, Elyse dresses with the JV for another night of hoops!  Go Cadets!