Both games were fun to watch and the kids had a blast. However, the actions of the Walbridge girls on the sidelines during the second game caught our attention. These young ladies gathered in a tight huddle about five minutes in. They broke with a handclap indicative of a team about to take the field. Instead, they became an organized cheering squad for the boys. The girls yelled, clapped and danced the entire second game.
No one told them to do this. They could have just ignored the boys and talked among themselves. We were impressed by their conscious show of solidarity with the boys. The Brigade turns into a bunch of softies when it comes to team unity. We couldn't help ourselves. Pizza for everyone! As for the title of this post, I couldn't help it.
The Sportsmanship Brigade is a group of Sports Commission volunteers who attend youth sporting events looking for acts of good sportsmanship. Athletes, coaches, parents, fans and officials who exhibit good sportsmanship are rewarded with a certificate of recognition and a gift card to a local business. For more on the Brigade, including scheduling and volunteering information, please visit sportsmanship.org or call 314-345-5130.
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