Big semi-final game today in Bethel, featuring the Napaskiak Hawks and the hated (sort of) Kwethluk Kings. Big rivalry...BIG rivalry. It certainly matched the passion that one could expect to find anywhere else that the game of basketball is played. It had drama, villains, heroes, and turns of fortune. It had a building full of delirious fans of both teams. And finally, it had a winner.
The Hawks are going to the tournament finals for the third year in a row! They hung on to beat Kwethluk by four points, and we were all drained and hoarse. Most of us anyway. Some of us are much louder than others. The boys will play the team from Tuntutuliak tomorrow for the championship and a trip to the state tournament. It was a long day into evening and tomrrow promises more of the same. The game is not until 6:15, and I hear that we will be in line waiting for admission for a long time. We plan to get there about three hours in advance. For those of you so inclined, there will be no tailgating, due to the weather and the unique nature of our jobs.
The weather on the river was funky this morning, with lots of blowing snow making it hard to see, and harder to keep track of the landmarks, but our intrepid Tundra Vixen got all of us there and back without incident. A good day all around.
Now, the septic tank has been pumped, which means that I again have water pressure, and the ability to wash the dishes, which is what I was beginning to do ten hours ago when it went out. Then it will be time for some rest before tomorrow's excitement.
Go Hawks! Give the team a big hi five from the Kings in Cadillac!
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