Is it just me or have the Thursday night games in Leo Buckley Stadium felt a little strange? Last week when the team walked out of the dressing room to take the field, Coach Spradlin said it was so quiet he thought the spectators were having a ‘moment of silence’. They weren’t!
This week when the Wildcat Warriors line up against the Ellison Eagles, please excuse me if I’m screaming my head off! Our fierce cats have been sharpening their claws since February. They have worked harder than most know to overcome many obstacles and now for the first time in awhile, playoff opportunities are within reach. Will you join me in exercising your legs and your lungs to applaud their tremendous accomplishments. They will love it!
The above, is something Coach Spradlin says every now and then, and I believe without a doubt, he’s right!
I know Aisley and Brennan Ransleben, daughters of Coach Wayne and Kim Ransleben certainly are a couple of amazing young ladies. These lovely sisters are two of the most helpful teenagers I know! They film and photograph football practices and games for the Wildcats, entertain the younger kids at after game parties, and babysit whenever needed. Their thoughtful kindness, generosity and helpful hearts have wowed me and many others. Last Sunday, after arriving at our house for Caramel Apple Day, they stepped right up to the plate, I mean burner and single handedly made several batches of caramel from scratch. They were so helpful, they were happy, who am I kidding, they were life savers! Then they ran outside and played with the younger kids! Thank you Aisely and Brennan for the many things you do. For inspiring those around you and for making a difference in your corner of the world. Your warmth and willingness is greatly appreciated and I look forward to watching your grace continue to grow….and being your friend.
October is a difficult month for a coach’s family, for the season has begun to grow long and lonely. Reality
has settled in. So over the years, Caramel Apple Sunday has become a tradition we all look forward to.
We washed apples, poked in the sticks, and turned on the stove. You won’t believe how easy it is to make
your own caramel. A cup of cream, a cup of sugar, 1/4 cup dark Karo and 2T. of unsalted butter. Try it!
Everyone brought their own toppings. Nuts, toasted coconut, crushed peppermint and toffee, mini
sprinkles, chocolate chips, Reese's pieces and M & M’s made an appearance this year. There were lot’s
of smiles! There’s nothing quite like women getting together for an afternoon of fun. I’m so thankful for each of you special ladies and your precious children. You have enriched my life greatly! October has never felt better! Thanks for the sacrifices you and your children make, that your husband can have a lasting effect on the lives of young men. The future looks bright in Temple, Texas. Go Wildcats, Go!!!
