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Wow...what a journey we've been on together. It seems as if just yesterday, the blazing August sun was challenging our young Crusaders to continue on, even when the next step seemed impossible. Before we knew it, we were halfway through the season, eating pasta and preparing for the home stretch. Now, it's the final week of the season. We'll honor our Crusader Seniors on Friday and then travel out of state the next day to play what has become some what of an arch-nemesis, Linsly Academy.

Who can forget the Linsly "mud bowl" from 4 years ago, when at one point, it was difficult to tell the difference between light and dark uniforms. They were all gradients of brown, and from a distance, the field appeared to be nothing more than a giant "slip and slide". But alas, when the mud cleared, Linsly came out on top.

Just two years ago, a valiant effort by our Crusaders at Linsly still fell short, as Linsly scored with just seconds to go in the game. It was a heartbreaking loss for our team, but from adversity comes character and determination, and a refined effort to overcome all obstacles that might be placed in our ways.

For this is the Next Generation of Crusaders...and it is my prayer that on Saturday, when our young men travel to Wheeling WV, with coaches, cheerleaders and parents in tow, that we will come away with not only a sense of fulfillment and a "W" in our books, but with eternal bonds and a Passion for our Christ as never before.

For this is what Crusader Football is all about...spreading the news of the Gospel and witnessing on behalf of our Lord Jesus Christ. And it is through our actions as part of the bigger Crusader Family that we leave an eternal mark on those we encounter. Wins and losses, for the most part, are forgotten in short order. But a helping hand, kind word, and genuine concern for another human being makes a lasting impression.

As a photographer, it is my job to try to capture the essence and spirit of this program and I do so with great joy and passion. I rejoice in each victory, and yes, as many of you do, I weep and hurt with each loss. But I can tell you, without question, one of the most significant milestones for our Seniors is the Friday night Chapel and Blessing. For it is at this time that we honor our Seniors with special recognition and admiration...and where genuine emotion and love erode hard exteriors in many special moments that cannot be described, only experienced.

Please join us in the bus barn at 6 PM if you want to see "Crusader Football" in its finest moment. You cannot afford to miss this time of celebration and recognition. But...we're not done yet, so make sure to get to bed early and join us on our road trip because on Saturday, we're going to WV to kick some Linsly's butt! It is our turn to shine!

Be blessed,

Brian S. Bayless
Photographer/Videographer
Bulldog Studios
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