11/09/2025
Here's to the seniors playing their sport for the last time.
The ones who grew up hearing early alarms for Saturday morning games... and getting home from practice after dark.
The ones who spent weekends at tournaments... and years building friendships on the sidelines, on the bus rides and at team dinners.
The ones who wore the same number from the time their jersey hung to their knees...to the moments it was announced next to their name in their high school games.
The ones who held their tears until the car ride home after the tough losses... and got emotional with their teammates when the buzzer sounded on a big win.
The ones who put on the jersey for the last time, but are taking with them a version of themselves shaped by their days wearing it.
Here's to you, SENIORS.
You gave it everything.
You soaked in the moments.
You showed up for your teammates.
You stepped into your bravery.
You grew up with the game, and now it's time for the lessons you learned from it to live on through you.
The sport may be ending...
But your story?
It's just beginning.
--
The Top Bleacher
