Mud Ball

Kelsey's co-ed soccer team has been fun to watch this year. There's been a true spirit of comraderie, and they've played well, compiling a winning record.
Today was the championship game and the Yellow Team came out victorious...and very, very muddy.
It rained off and on all day today, but somehow the kids were still allowed to play. While waiting their turn for the field, they begin to write nicknames in mud on each others' backs. Kelsey's nickname: Killer.
The final game was more about who could stay on their feet the longest, as the field at Taylor Park was an absolute mess. The middle of the field was complete mud with no grass, and the western goal was nestled on the far side of a growing lake. At one point Kelsey slipped in mid-field and went down quite literally with a splash. She was covered in mud from her feet all the way up to her back.
The mud brought an unusual lightheartedness to the game. After all, it's hard to take yourself too seriously when you and all your teammates are covered in mud!
Hmmmm, maybe, for a little perspective, all competitive sports should be forced to play in the mud once in a while!