Recently I found myself out in Dallas covering a spirited soccer match between two of the current top teams in the nation.

The focus of my day was young Alexandria (Lexie)...better known by some on the field as the 'Snow Beast'. It was really an entertaining and hard fought match, despite Lexie's team having injuries to several of their key players coming in to the match.  

Here's my account of events on the field as they unfolded before me -I hope you enjoy the show :)

Its not often that I get the chance to go out and enjoy some youth sports. Anyone who knows me is probably well aware that I love sports, and football in particular - I just cant get enough of the game, in all phases from playing to coaching to watching from the stands!

Well today my good friend James called me out to the park to watch the local high school team play ball since his son TJ just made the varsity squad. It was cloudy. Raining. Muddy. JUST PERFECT FOR SOME FOOTBALL!!  

Ahh well, I hung out for a couple of hours and enjoyed the people and the game, which we won by the way.  Took just a few shots while I was there to share with you, but I had such a good time I plan to go back for next week's game and I'll keep you all posted on the fortunes of our local high school football program...

This interception return put the game on ice!

I'm not personally a big soccer fan - something about scores like nil to nil just doesnt sit well with me - but that notwithstanding I had some fun the other day with my friends James and Marie at their son Malachai's soccer match. Youth sports are always fun because the kids havent learned to take themselves too seriously just yet!

This game was a part of the Upward sports ministry program which is available to churches all across the country.

Here are a few photos from the match...