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-Lance Armstrong
It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; because there is not effort without error and shortcomings; but who does actually strive to do the deed; who knows the great enthusiasm, the great devotion, who spends himself in a worthy cause, who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement and who at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly. So that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat.
-Theodore Roosevelt
Friday, October 3
Help Needed
Littleton High School needs parent VOLUNTEERS FOR THE Homecoming Football Game Concession Booth this coming Friday, October 10th at 6 until 9pm.
The reason we partake in this event is because all the Fundraising from Novemberfest goes to us. This is the only event we need to help with in order to receive the benefits of the wonderful event at Littleton,Novemberfest!
We need your help. I will be there and I would love to see others of you there. It would be great if we saw not only Littleton PARENTS, but also Heritage.
This is a great time for some of you who can’t help out during the week because of your work schedule to volunteer a few hours to help out. Thanks
Please call or e-mail Julie Ott, jlo1702@yahoo.com, 303-683-1454, ASAP, and let he know you will be there! Maybe we could grab dinner afterwards, anyone up for that?
Friday, September 12
Sing Up Now for WINTER I and WINTER II!
H/L would like to have at least one team playing in both the Winter 1 and Winter 2 South Suburban Leagues starting in October. Winter 1 and 2 are highly recommended by your coaches and a great way to start getting ready for try-outs and the season.
Think seriously about playing. Winter 1 Lax starts October 25 and ends December 20. It meets on Saturday morning, and games are anywhere from 8 till 2pm. Winter 2 is almost mandatory, as it occurs just before tryouts. Winter 2 starts in January and goes till mid-February.
A team requires a minimum of 15 players that actually plan on being there all seven weeks. We know things come up, but this is a TEAM Commitment, a factor critical to regular season success.
If you are interested bring your SSN with you to the Player/Parent meeting on Sept 24.
The team cost is $600.00 and must be paid in advance. Individual cost depends on the number of girls playing. The TEAM spaces fill quickly and we do not want to miss out. As you know, all the elite lax schools participate.
If you have any questions please contact Kim Clark, kpc33@comcast.net
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CREEK Prevails in STATE CHAMPIONSHIP; Gryphon Finish #2.
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The 2008 Girls Lacrosse season came to an end on Wednesday night, with the Bruins from Cherry Creek defeating the HL Gryphon 15-12 in the Championship Final. In a hard fought game that saw a little of everything, the state lax powerhouse held off the "newcomers" from Heritage-Littleton to capture their third consecutive championship, and their 6th out ofthe past 7 seasons. Holding Creek to a close match proved the Gryphon were no fluke, and marked another milestone in the accomplishments of a program, team, and coaching staff that has taken HL Lacrosse to historic levels.
- 16-3 overall
- Sisters' Trophy
- League Champions (Undefeated)
- First victory over Kent
- First Finals
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE PLAYERS, COACHES, PARENTS, AND ALL MEMBERS OF THE GRYPHON LACROSSE COMMUNITY!
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CHERRY CREEK LACROSSE PROGRAM FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING SEASON AND STATE CHAMPIONSHIP!
For the RockySports Feature Article, GoTo: http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/may/15/three-peat-cherry-creek/
LOTS more photos of Boulder and Kent games in "Albums"
LOTS more AA photos, GoTo: http://www.highschoolsports.net/thebleachers/?sc_id=CO8012014036
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Tuesday, April 29
Regular Season Ends...Gryphon Finish 20-8 Overall and LEAGUE CHAMPIONS!! (Click for details)
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Sisters' Trophy Back in Gryphon Hands!
Click to see the RockyPreps story.
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Our 2008 Coaching Staff! (Click to read more...)
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The Hotline is up and working, when in doubt, call: 303-347-5051. (But, don't leave messages!)
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Gryphon: n : winged monster with the head of an eagle and the body of a lion.
What EVERY Female Athlete Should Know About ACL Injury...(Click For Details)
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Wednesday, May 21
An Athletes Pride
I’m a high school player. I’m a team player. I play with my friends and with some of my enemies, but I respect everyone when it comes to my sport. I know I’m not going to get a multi-million dollar contract to play professionally. I know I may not even get my name in the paper. I play for the love of the game, for the pride and honor, for the blood, sweat and tears it takes to make the team, to earn the spot, to win the game. I play because I can, I play because I know that my life would be empty without the sport I play. I would have a lack of everything my sport gives me…integrity, courage, talent, fearlessness, pride, strength, stamina, will, and the heart of a champion. If I didn’t play, I would lose a part of me.
I’m an athlete. I’m a girl. I’m a champion, not because my team always wins, but because when we don’t, we learn from our mistakes. We try to fix them and most of all because we have fun. I have built lifelong friendships and memories because of my being an athlete. I leave everything on the field or court and continue to push myself. I am never happy with second place, but I have learned to accept it. I have learned to get over and through my anger and be the athlete and player I have always dreamt of being.
I don’t play for my parents, for my family, for my friends; I don’t play for my coach or my teachers or my school. I play for myself, but when I’m playing I represent them. It isn’t about winning or losing, but I hate to lose. I won’t settle for a tie, and I am satisfied with 100%. To play, you have to sacrifice everything, your body, your time, your sweat, blood, and tears, everything… for your team.
I am a player, an athlete, and a champion, not because I know what it is like to win, but because I know what it is like to lose. I know what it is like to feel the anger and pain that comes along with “second best”. I have been that girl with tears in her eyes, walking out to receive the second place trophy and clapping as the other team, my opponents, receive the first place one. I know what it is like to lose, to win, to want to quit, to want to cry, to not want to get up. I know what is like to hear the cheers and yells for you. I know what it is like to feel the pressure of everyone on your shoulders, and I know what is like to choke under that pressure.
I know what it means to be an athlete, a true player, and that is why I play.
Two Wolves
A Cherokee elder once told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people. He said, "My child, the battle is between two "wolves" inside us all.
One is Evil. It is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego.
The other is Good. It is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence,empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and faith."
The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather, "Which wolf wins?"
The old Cherokee simply replied, "The one you feed."
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Sunday, March 4
2008 Board of Directors & Committee Heads
