Last night our basketball teams travelled to Lexington High School to play an away basketball contest. I was not able to make the game, due to a prior commitment, but, as is my routine, in the morning, I retrieve the paper from my lawn and settle at my kitchen table to read it with my morning cup of coffee. I begin with the sports section, always looking for our scores first. I read that we lost by one and thought, at that moment, that we must have put up a good fight in that away area game. I, then, went to check my email and was delighted to find an email from Coach Ratliff of Lexington High thanking our coaches, players and fans for their behavior at the game last night.
Please read his thank you below and be encouraged. We have said from the beginning that we play to win, but how we play is as important to us as what happens at the end of our play. Last night we did not win either varsity contest, but we made a statement about who we are...we are Westminster CHRISTian Academy. We represent our Savior and our school before ourselves. I am very proud of our coaches, our players and our parents and fans. This...is what we are all about at Westminster Christian Academy. Well done good and faithful servants!
We wish to congratulate Lexington High School, as well, on their behaviors toward us. They were gracious hosts and treated us very well. We thank Coach Ratliff for taking the time to send us an email of encouragement.
Just a quick word. I've coached for 22 years at various schools and I just wanted you to know how fortunate you are. Your kids, parents, and coaching staff were certainly an enjoyment. They represent your school and athletic programs well. I almost had a heart attack when one of your JV basketball players thanked me for sweeping the floor before the game. WOW! That may not seem like much but it meant a lot to me. I coach the JV team and assist on the varsity and both teams acting great. Even though the varsity game ended on a questionably call they responded as mature team and coaching staff. I also clean the gym after the games and was shocked...you guys picked up your side! That has never happened. Lastly, my wife worked the concession stand during the varsity girls game and told me this morning how impressed she was with you people. All coming from so far away and could have stopped and eaten somewhere but it seemed they all bought something from the concession. Many asked where the money was going and when she told them the booster club they said keep the change. We have some good kids and parents here are Lexington too, But sure was refreshing to see it Friday night. Please tell Coach Stearns good luck keep it up.
Professionally,
Randy Ratlifff
Assistant Basketball Coach
Lexington HS
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