Early into the games on Sunday a fellow rugger was tackled and sustained a head injury. Care was given to her quickly, but her injuries seemed severe. A trip in an ambulance, then to ICU. After days of fighting, her battle ended. The impact on the rugger community is one that will last for a very long time. One of my players best summoned up many of our feelings with a few words......
One Hour
For one hour we faced off on that field.
For one hour you were my opponent, never my enemy.
For one hour I knew your strength.
For one hour I knew your courage.
For one hour we shed sweat and blood together.
For one hour I saw your heart.
For one hour we were the same.
For one hour we played rugby.
I knew you for just one hour but now you'll never leave me.
Rest in peace Stephanie.
In Memory of Stephanie Flores from the University of Texas and West U-23 All-Stars.
For all athletes who have played the game they love but didn't make it.
For one hour we faced off on that field.
For one hour you were my opponent, never my enemy.
For one hour I knew your strength.
For one hour I knew your courage.
For one hour we shed sweat and blood together.
For one hour I saw your heart.
For one hour we were the same.
For one hour we played rugby.
I knew you for just one hour but now you'll never leave me.
Rest in peace Stephanie.
In Memory of Stephanie Flores from the University of Texas and West U-23 All-Stars.
For all athletes who have played the game they love but didn't make it.
