7th in the Nation

Just wanted to post a quick blog that we lost our game this morning to Washington 11-4. It was tough - we hung in there and made some really great shots, but a lot of things just didn't fall our way. Oh well - that's the way of the curling world. But we aren't disappointed... we came here to learn and get as much experience as we can on dedicated ice, but most of all to have fun curling with good friends and making lots of new ones. We had some outstanding wins and some losses, but we took advantage of every moment we had out on that ice to practice, get better, and take in as much as we can. I don't regret a single moment and I think we got out of this tournament so much more than I ever originally imagined.

We had a great week and had such an amazing time nothing could bring us down. We came in hoping to win at least one game and we ended up winning three which ranked us #7 in the tournament (and as a friend of mine pointed out... the 7th best women's club curling team in the nation) - I really like the ring of that!!!

Like I've said all week - I couldn't be more proud of the team or more excited to have gotten the chance to spend time with such a great group of girls who I can count as very dear friends. Everyone kept their heads up, always had fun and a willingness to learn, and were always great sports through the good moments and bad. We keep saying how lucky we are to have found each other - and how we can't wait for all the curling adventures that lie ahead!!

Special thanks to Jon Wilson, Fred Maxie, and everyone who took the time to give us coaching, advice and tips to help us grow as curlers. They help brand new teams like us grow leaps and bounds and are helping to grow and expand the sport of curling in so many great ways. Bravo to them! And to all of our fans - it meant the world to us that you followed us all along the way. We're so excited that the Wisconsin men helped us figure out the live stream over the internet and give people a chance to watch.... through all of our ups and downs.

Thanks again! That's all for now...

Marissa