The Thrill of Victory...

and the agony of defeat was experienced this past Tuesday night by the Brookfield Academy football team and their many fans. In a game that was talked about in newspapers, on radio stations, and in sports blogs across southeast Wisconsin, the overwhelming underdog Blue Knight football team matched up with Racine Lutheran in the first round of the WIAA state playoffs. The Blue Knights fought its way back a number of times and eventually took the lead with a little over one minute left in the game, only to lose 35-34 on a last play blocked punt that was recovered in the end zone.

Athletic events come and go, but this particular game will live in athletic infamy at Brookfield Academy not because of the final score, but because of the heart and determination exhibited by the football team. Unequivocally, the spectators who witnessed that game were privileged to be part of something special, made so by the gritty effort demonstrated by a bunch of young kids. It was an amazing game and one that truly symbolized all that is good in athletics.

Extracurriculars, whether it be athletics, theater or clubs, provide a great deal of joy, excitement, and sometimes disappointment to the BA community. None of these emotions would be possible without the commitment of the students. Toiling in relative anonymity, the students attend practice after practice in order to prepare to perform for the benefit of others. The BA community becomes the joyous recipient of their effort.

To all the Lower, Middle and Upper Schools students who augment their core academic experience with extracurricular participation, the BA community salutes you. While the final score may not always fall BA's way, thanks to your dedication and drive, BA is always in the game.