Our Saturday and “sports life” kicked into high gear again today. The girls are eagerly awaiting the opportunity to place in a new league, Florida Premier, but we didn't want them to lose their competitive spirit or fall behind their peers. Thus, we decided on the I9 sports league this season.

Ellie, pictured below, had the earlier game and helped lead her team to a fantastic 3-0 victory! Their forward was a powerhouse on the field, but Ellie really held her own too. As one of only two girls on her team—and one of just three across both teams—she consistently put herself right into the action. Despite the Florida humidity and blazing sun, Ellie persevered, often sporting a big smile as she played hard.

Then came Chloe’s afternoon game with her all-girls team. They played aggressively, leading for most of the match, but unfortunately fell 2-1 after a few breakdowns on defense. The midday Florida sun was intense, causing both teams to substitute players frequently. You could see the weariness on their faces, but the girls stayed determined. Despite the defeat, Chloe and her team showed a lot of strength and optimism for the upcoming schedule.