Jacob's team the Santaquin Rockies are the 2010 Mustang State Champs! They won 8-6 against the Lehi Angels. They played a total of 6 games in the state tournament this week in Payson and they played their hearts out each game! Jacob really rose to the occasion and played the best he's done all season! He had some super hits! He has a great eye for the ball, and is really a fast runner (during the championship game, he kicked it into high gear and beat the ball to first base after an in field hit.) Jacob played left field and has a great arm. Some comments I heard about him were that he is such a happy kid, a fast runner and he always listens to his coaches and does his best. Coach Monroe has been so good for Jacob and really helped him excel and build his skills and confidence on the field.
After the game our family were all too excited to go to bed so we celebrated with a Slurpee and a late night movie! I don't think that Jacob stopped smiling all night, he was so excited! The other kids were so excited that he got a trophy which Jacob proudly placed in a place of honor on top of my curio where my special things are kept.
It was so exciting to watch the games this week, but sure did a little number on my nerves and haven't really gotten a whole lot done other than going to the games. Thank goodness it was just in Payson this year instead of further north. During the last game I had to get up and walk around, but had to hurry back when I heard the crowd cheering so I could see what was going on. Holy Cow!!! Well, we're done with baseball for the summer and now I think I can relax and enjoy the rest of it before we start school up again.
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Way to go Jacob!
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