3/7/10 Letters to Sports

Thank you from Bickleton girls

To the sports editor — We would like to thank the Yakima Herald-Republic, the Yakima SunDome personnel, the WIAA, our sponsor, AAU and Mr. Paul Campbell for the gracious treatment they gave us while we were at the state 1B basketball tournament.

We also want to thank coach Emily Barnhart, her assistants, Neal Brown and Selena Naught, and Mr. Palmer, out superintendent for getting us there.

We were no doubt one of the smallest high schools at the tournament, but we have the greatest fans. We love Mr. Nelson and our pep band.

Thank you to all the alumni, former coaches, family members and friends who came from far and near to cheer us on, and, of course, thanks to our “B-town” fans and family for hanging in there with us. We could feel your support every time we hit the court.

We love you all. Being at state was a dream come true for all of us, and we will never forget it. Thanks, Yakima, and thanks to the world’s greatest fans.

BICKLETON GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM

Thanks to Central Valley for band support

To the sports editor — I went to the Davis High school regional basketbal game. Davis was playing Richland High School.

When I entered the stadium I noticed there were two bands playing. One was Richland’s and the other was the Central Valley High band from Spokane. I thought to myself, “What are they doing here?” I sat down the game got started and I realized the Central Valley band was playing for Davis.

I found myself tapping my toes to the music. I watched as the band director was coordinating songs with the Davis cheerleaders and the student fan section. I was amazed how the Central Valley Band members embraced the Pirates as they would their own team.

Great plays were met with cheers from kids who don’t even know the kids on the court. My son (a member of the Pirates) told me how uplifting it was to have such an active and enthusiastic band behind them.

I witnessed a part of the game that gets overlooked sometimes — true sportsmanship. Thank you to the Central Valley pep band for cheering us to victory. Thank you to the Davis parents, players and coaches for reconizing the difference the band made in the victory. What a great high school game.

ANGELA ALLEN
Yakima

A great Granger accomplishment

To the sports editor — It is always great to have a winning basketball team represent your school but it is quite unique to have both a girls and boys district champion from one school. Granger High School accomplished that task last weekend.

Their success did not come without sacrifice from the players.  Extra training, giving up private time, increased work loads because of practice were accepted and worked into their daily lives.

Good coaching and support from the parents, grandparents, friends and community that have stood by them since preschool also add to the mix to create the championship teams we celebrate today.

We are so proud of each and everyone of you.

HELEN REDDOUT
Outlook