While seemingly everyone in the freshman dorms packed up and went home on Friday afternoon, the basketball team went to practice. We had a home game on Saturday afternoon against Adrian College (Mich.) which we won 72-60.
Although the basketball players were the only people in the dorms, we had a fun time and it was a great team bonding experience.
On Friday night, we were visiting the freshman girls basketball players, who were also here over break, when we realized that Mac and White Bear would not be open over break. Luckily, our coach gave us each 60 dollars to spend over the break (from Saturday until Tuesday), so we ended up going to Applebees (twice), Subway (twice), China Buffet and Padrone’s over the next few days.
On Saturday, we beat Adrian and went out to eat afterwards. The next morning, we had practice and then we went to China Buffet in Lima, where you can get as much food as you want for nine dollars- it was quite the steal. After that, we played ball tag in the freshman dorms for three hours and then saw “Mockingjay,” the new “Hunger Games” movie, at the Ada movie theater; we then played more ball tag after we got back, this time with the girls basketball team.
On Monday, we had practice and then ate lunch. Most of the freshman hoopers who dress for the varsity games but don’t usually play much (like myself) played against Defiance College in a JV game that night- we won 87-67. It was great to get lots of playing experience and my mom also came to watch, which was fun.
On Tuesday, we played Defiance. It was a rivalry game against a good team, a team that we hadn’t beat in a long time. We won by two points and I was very happy for the seniors, as that was their last chance to beat Defiance. It also kept the train rolling; we advanced to 4-0, heading into conference play undefeated.
That night, I rode home with my mom and my close childhood friend, Dalton Davis, who plays for Defiance. It was good to catch up with him and share a couple of laughs.
Over the next few days at home, I ran in our local Turkey Trot, which was five miles through the city of Miamisburg, OH. I spent lots of time with my immediate family and got some good workouts in. It was good to get back to the Downtown Dayton YMCA, my second home during the summer, a couple of times while I was in Dayton.
I came back to campus on Sunday afternoon feeling good physically and mentally, ready for a good week of school and practice. Otterbein comes to town on Wednesday, which is our first OAC game. I will also be playing in the JV game against Bluffton at home on Thursday night.
After a good week of basketball and family, I am ready to get back at it. Go Bears!
It sounds like you had a pretty productive break! I'm sorry that you had to stay in Ada for quite a while, but it's good that you still had some time to go home!
ReplyDeleteI always feel bad for the athletes having to stay in school over break, especially because this college is dead at those times. It looks like you enjoyed yourself anyway, and was still able to celebrate the holiday. The Turkey Trot has always seemed like a lot of fun, but I’m too scared to run out in the cold.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you had a very good break, despite having to remain at school for a couple days. I've known quite a few people who have had to stay over break for a few days and they complained and said it was terrible. However, it seems like you had a good time and a good Thanksgiving. Good luck for the rest of your season.
ReplyDeleteGrant, it sounds like you had a pretty eventful Thanksgiving break! I'm sorry you had to stay on campus longer, but it sound like you had an amazing time with your teammates. At least you got a little bit of time at home. There's not too much time left before Christmas break. Try to take some time off and enjoy the break if you don't have basketball!
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