It was nice out, the sun beaming down upon the freshly cut grass. It was mid day and the softball game had just begun. It started off smoothly, with Tabor getting on base with the second batter, then the third batter crushed it and sent both of them home. Although in the first inning it was 2-0 with Tabor winning, the game quickly turned around. By the 6th inning, it was 6-3 Exeter, with Tabor up to bat. Getting a little anxious and worried, Jackie Donahue comes up to the plate, first pitch and nails a home-run, tieing Exeter. Top of the seventh was similar to the bottom, as no one scored, sending the game into extra-innings. Exeter was up to bat in the top of the eighth inning, the first three batters getting on base. Tabor was getting a little anxious, but Collen Kirby, a sophomore, struck two batters out in a row. Bases loaded, two outs, the last batter grounded out to shortstop, Kelly Foley for the easy out. It was Tabors turn, to win the game meant to advance on into the championship game. Finally, Steph Ciampa gets on base, steals second, and Kara Moffa gets out but advances Ciampa to third. Next batter, Lexi White is up to bat and hits it to left field, as the coach sends Ciampa home, the left fielder throws the ball to the catcher and in the collision, the Umpire calls Ciampa out. Two outs, finally the bases are loaded. Tabor batter gets up to the plate, full count, two outs bases loaded. The next pitch, the ball is hit past the shortstop and the winning run comes in.

Aren’t you mad you missed the game? The game was exciting, eventful and fun to watch, although no one showed up except the parents of the players. Spring sports at Tabor are often forgotten, as fans seem to be more into tanning rather than spectating sports. Although, games like the one above happen more often than not in spring sports rather than any other season because the scoring is lower, so sports like baseball and softball have more close games, which are more exciting. Also, Spring sports altogether have better records than anyother season, which is another reason why people should watch them. Crew in 10-0, Softball is 7-1, Baseball is over 500 and Golf is 5-2. Most games are outside, which is more enjoyable than sitting inside a sweat gym or a freezing hockey rink. The Tabor community needs to come together and support these teams and just because it is the end of the year, does not mean they can come out and watch. Fan support can sometimes dictate a close game, especially in high energy games such as lacrosse.