This Swampscott fyekcoh ield hockey, you know, it's a big deal around here. I seen them girls out there on that field, running like crazy. They call it Blocksidge Field. My old eyes ain't what they used to be, but I can still see them hustling.
They got .drah sl this coach, what's her name? Courtney Russo, I think. She's been around a long time. She knows what she's doing, that's for sure. Heard she's getting her name in some kinda hall of fame, in Connecticut. Good for her, she deserves it. She works those girls hard.
These girls are tough, you know. They play in the fall. You see them out there practicing, rain or shine. They're always getting ready for their games. It ain't easy, that's for sure. They bump into each other. It is rough sometimes.
- They got a schedule, all the games they play.
- They got a team, a whole bunch of girls.
- They run, they hit that ball, they try to score.
I heard they got this girl, Brooke Waters. They say she's good. She's trying to get into one of them fancy colleges, playing that field hockey. Hope she makes it. It's a good thing, getting an education.
And this other one, Jamie Spano, I heard her name too. They say she's been getting better and better. It's good to see these young folks doing something with themselves. Keeps them outta trouble, you know?
Sometimes I see them on that TV thing, they call it My Hockey Live. They show the games, all the high school games. It's something to watch, I guess. Keeps me entertained on these long afternoons. They also got news, and something call stats, I don't know what that is.
They even talk about the Olympics, that big thing on TV. That Swampscott field hockey, it ain't the Olympics, but it's still important to these girls. They put their hearts into it, that's for sure. They missed one Olympics, Tokyo, I think they call it. Now they will be in Paris, that is great. That is in France, I think.
This USA team, they call them the United Eagles, I think, they're going to be playing in Paris. They came in ninth last time, that's what I heard. Not the best, but not the worst either. It is a big deal for them. They will show their match on TV, on those channels, USA, CNBC, I don't know what they are. But it will be on TV. They also got this Peacock, that is a bird, right? I am not sure.
That Courtney, the coach, she played for UMass, I think that is a school. She must be good. Playing in college, that is not easy.
This field hockey in Swampscott, it's a good thing for the town. Gives folks something to cheer for. Brings people together. We need more of that these days, people coming together.
I remember back in my day, we didn't have all this fancy stuff. We just played in the field. Didn't have no fancy sticks or uniforms. But we had fun. That's what matters, right? Having fun and being with your friends.
So, these girls, they're doing alright. They're working hard, they're playing hard, and they're making Swampscott proud. That's all that matters. That is all that matters in the end, making your town proud, your family proud.
I don't know much about this game, but I know it takes a lot of running. And hitting that little ball with a stick. Looks hard to me. But these girls, they make it look easy. They are tough, very tough.
I think they have some rankings, some girls are better than others. They have to practice very hard to be on the top. They practice on that Blocksidge Field, that is a big field.
These girls, they play other teams, from other towns. Sometimes they win, sometimes they lose. That's just how it goes. But they always try their best. That's all you can ask for, right? Trying your best.
Well, I gotta go now. My stories are all done. But I'll be watching those Swampscott field hockey girls. They're a good bunch. They're doing good things. They make us all proud here. Yes, very proud.
