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The now graduated Lions got together one last time as a team (less Ryan, already in TX for an LAX Tourney) Friday night to eat tacos, drink virgin Margaritas (one hopes), and toast themselves:

A team for all seasons (& one little brother)...

Stephen E, Nick, Joe

Ryley, Stevie P, Andrew

John C, L-I am, Morgan, John K

Their coaches:

Coach "E" & Coachie, flanked by Christine and Bill

And their drivers (er, parents):

A motley crew...

Les, Jill, Dan, Elaine, Marjorie

'lil sister Kelly, Henry, Christine

Lisa, Patsy, Joe, Margaretta, Doug

Team Parent Marjorie presented to the Coaches gifts from the parents - gift cards and a bound book of the season that included both this blog and a medley of Jack's pictures, and a laminated picture sheet produced by Adrienne.

The book's dedication read: 

"With heartfelt gratitude to Coach Glen Bowers and Coach Dennis Estrada 
It was our boys' dream to have you coach them this Final Season. By giving so much of yourselves in this effort, you allowed them to play the game they love, not just in front of you, but for you. They will never forget. Nor will their parents.
-Your Lions"

In honor of her tireless efforts keeping this bunch organized, as well as the season supply of sunflower seeds she and Bill provided for the team and parents, Marjorie was presented with a box of sunflower themed note cards and the everlasting thanks from grateful parents.

For the pics and blog, Jack and Dan were presented by Henry a book on classic baseball photos and classic sports writing:

Wow! Thanks so much!

The boys made incredible speeches, the parents made astute observations, and financing is being pursued in order to settle the bar bill. The party went late and a good time was had by all!

Look for future updates to this blog as these fine young men of ours make their way into high school, and even beyond.

Now and forever,
Go Lions!

 PS - our deepest sympathies to Jack, who was in Chicago for the funeral of his brother. And our thanks to Adrienne ("Jackette") who took all these great shots at La Barca.