WORST GAME EVER

I don't know if I have ever been any more saddened than I was in that one game against Santiago high school. It was the eighth football game during my freshman year. I wasn't good enough to start the game, but luckily for me, there was a 5th quarter. The 5th quarter is designed for the kids who don't get much or any playing time. This game was made extremely significant due to the fact that it was a rivalry game and I must say, I was extremely nervous to go into the game, I could feel the hairs standing on my arms, and that horrible sensation in my gut that made me feel like I needed to puke. However, my time was up. I ran out onto the field with my defense and waited for the offense to get set. When the offense came out into their formation, I saw my opponent. He was about 6'4 and 235 pounds. At that time, I was about 5'9 and 190 pounds. I did not fear him and I couldn't have been more ready to compete. Unfortunately, nothing went according to plan. He completely dominated me! He pushed me to the side like I was a child. I was TERRIBLE, to say the least, and I have never felt more embarrassed, angry, and most of all saddened.  I remember crying after the game, the way I felt walking back to the bus was almost unbearable. I had a hard time sleeping that night. I was restless. my body was physically tired from all of the hard hitting that I had to endure. my soul felt damaged, like thousands needles piercing through me. I couldn't get my mind off this horrid performance. Thanks to my teammates and coaches, I was able to bounce back and focus on the next game and the next challenge.