The weather gods hate girls soccer
Mark it on your calendars, because it was a historic event. On Saturday, April 14, 2007, it snowed, sleeted, and rained, and the Uni High girls soccer team played soccer. April 13 was sunny and in the 50s, April 15 was sunny and in the 50s. But, if the girls soccer team plays, the weather has to be bad.
Our first game of the season (vs. St. Thomas More) was marked by torrential rains, prompting me to hold up my imaginary shield, Leonidas style, against the downpour. We were wet, and miserable, for over two hours.
Our second game (Centennial) was windy, overcast, and cold, so was our third game (Charleston).
Despite sunny weather before our fourth game (Macon Meridian), it was snowing and 20 degrees with the wind chill. I thought that was the coldest I have ever been in my life. I was wrong.
During our warmup before our fifth game (Normal Calvary Baptist) the freezing rain turned to fat, wet snowflakes, which turned to freezing rain again halfway through the game. Not only was I cold (cold is an understatement), but I was also soaked right down to my under … armor.
The funny thing is, whenever we’re not playing a game the weather is beautiful: sunny, warm but not too warm, basically perfect for playing soccer.
It’s not like I’m complaining, except that I am, because playing in crappy weather does make me feel really hardcore, but I’m tired of the cold, and the wet; I’m tired of wearing underarmor and a hat to every game.
So please, oh mighty weather gods, give the Uni High girls soccer team a break. If you do, we’ll sacrifice a freshman (or Jono.)
— Bethany Hutchens