We've been together,
2 years or more,
Highland Gold, Highland
Sports, and All Stars before.
But what is Highland
Gold, is it more than a team ?
More than playing
the game ? Well, much more to me.
It's about learning,
accomplishments, how far we have come,
Not just playing
the games, and how many we won.
Rush out of work,
rake the field, late dinner tonight,
I'd yell, get upset,
get a little up tight.
But I loved every
minute, worth all the while,
For the catch, the
hit, the moment, each of us smiled.
Some memories so
funny, I laugh hard inside,
Some moments so special,
they fill me with pride.
It's Lisa blocking
the plate, or throwing a runner out,
It's Nicole M. and
Liz at bat, giving us clout.
It's Jonni playing
first base, her hands joyously high,
It's Sarah's shot
to the fence, into second with a smile.
It's Tara in the
outfield chasing down flys,
It's Tanya and Gretchen
smacking line drives.
It's Coach Bob with
the book, it's our fans in the stands,
It's a nervous Coach
Phil, picking grass with his hands.
It's Heather and
Megan, so excited to play,
With the effort and
smile, they brought every day.
It's Karley and Michelle,
great games on the mound,
It's Jen and Nicole,
making the wheels go round.
It's the distance
traveled, you have all come so far,
It's driving home
in the storm, it's the dent in my car.
High Scool, distractions,
this could be the end,
So a parting goodbye,
to both players and friends.
Thanks not for the
victories, all the games we have won,
But for being yourselves,
and making it fun.
When you're playing
in High School, I won't be down the line,
Can't challenge a
call, won't be giving the signs.
But there is a chance
I will be in the crowd,
Watching you play,
still feeling quite proud.
For things that you
do, will bring memories near,
Of something we shared
these past several years.
What is Highland Gold
? It is more than a team ?
More than games,
more than victories, everything in between.
It is the collection
of memories we fondly hold,
I'll cherish them
always, they are my Highland Gold.
Coach Phil 6/23/00