After another long but seemingly short summer of Rowan County American Legion Baseball, here we are about to enter the month of August, and Rowan's boys of summer and their fans, parents and others are planning a trip to the southeastern regionals in Sumter, South Carolina after winning the 2009 North Carolina American Legion State title with a 5-3 victory over Shelby.
"We did it!" Many Rowan fans exclaimed after Billy Veal struck out the last Shelby batter on a 1-2 count, sending the Rowan fans who made the trip to Greenville into a mad frenzy of cheers that echoed relief and joy.
Myself, being the huge fan that I am, took in the moment glancing around to see the expressions on many of the fan's faces, all so relieved and thrilled to death to see their boys win one (the program's seventh) for the county of Rowan and the program's past players.
I've been following Rowan fairly religously for the past four years or so, and it felt wonderful to be a part of that state title, even though I didn't throw a pitch or swing a bat. I have people tell me all the time about how much they appreciate my support and enthusiasm for the team.
I don't know any different than to pull like hell for my team and yell my lungs out for their success. It's great to get to know some of the parents, even becomming good friends and sharing these great moments.
I look forward to what the regionals have in store for my boys as they travel southward to the Palmetto State. I'm not sure what to expect as far as what my team will do in Sumter, it's been one heck of ride this year and whatever happens, I'm going to remain proud of my team.
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