End of season

[IowaMike]

I sometimes get the same feelings as you have had Rita, about not returning. This is my 5th season. I guess it is like anything in life, there are ups and downs. Some nights I have a blast, others I wonder why I do this at all. I had been in a bit of a rut the past few weeks, ugly games, not really enjoying it, looking forward to the end of the season. Then Saturday night I worked a jv/varsity boys double over in Illinois. First game was nothing special but the varsity game was the most intense game I have had in years. Home team came from behind to tie it late in the 4th quarter, visitors had a shot to win at the buzzer and missed. Went to overtime where the home team took charge and won by 9. So loud at times we could barely hear each others whistles, literally could not hear the horn at the end of regulation. Got booed by the home crowd for every call against them in the 4th quarter and overtime. Coaches barking at us, nothing over the line, just intense. What a rush! I felt like my partners and I did a great job, especially down the stretch. Made me want to come back again next year.