Many teams throughout the many seasons have come close, but there was always a roadblock ( or two or three) in their way.
Not that a team should be measured by a league title or for that matter even a sectional championship, it is still gratifying to have something to share for all of the hard work put in during a season.
Our biggest challenges came from a very respectable and well coached Belchertown team as well as from perennial powerhouse South Hadley. As everyone well knows, fortunes can change in just one season, so appreciation is the word of this season.
Back in 1995, having a winning record was the goal. Trying to put together consecutive winning seasons was always a challenging task - especially in a sport that is clearly not popular in school circles.
Sending an individual to the All-State meet has always proven a tough task. Only a handful of non team qualifying individuals are ever chosen. We have had our heartbreak in terms of missing out by one place or even one second. We have also had our achievements.
Since this season is not over yet, we shall see what else lies before us. In reflection winning the Division one race at the Ted Dutkiewicz Memorial Races was a great foundation.
We have had our great accomplishments as well as setbacks thus far. Injuries, illnesses, but also some surprising performances and terrific improvements along the way. Going undefeated at home was also something that has rarely happened to us.
Congratulations to everyone involved in making this season a truly memorable one, let's not let it end soon. The INVASION team of 2015 still has grounds to conquer!
