It's Not Supposed to Be That Way

This week I chose the song It's Not Supposed to Be That Way by the legendary Waylon Jennings. I chose this in tribute to the way it wasn't supposed to go, but did go for the Vikings in last Saturday's playoff game against the team-who-must-not-be-named.

My Super Bowl picks of Seattle and Denver are still alive though, so that's good.

This past week was a pretty busy one, especially for a short week. I covered Westhope-Newburg on Thursday, Bottineau High School's boy's on Friday, the BHS girl's on Saturday and the 19U team on Saturday.

This upcoming week will continue the business as I have a game tonight, two on Friday and a two on Saturday.

I have many pictures to share this week, enjoy:

Bottineau 19U forward Erin Severson delivers a shot toward the net last Saturday against Glasgow.

Bottineau's Karlee McCloud tries to stave off two defenders near the net.

Captain Ashley Blue makes a move in the offensive zone.

Blue skates down the ice with defenders on either side of her.

Goalie Jacie Ceglowski deflects the puck with her stick in the third period.

Blue about to fire a shot, which would be a Bottineau goal.

McCloud again fights off two Glasgow defenders.

Severson chases a puck into the corner.

Blue tries to skate around a defender on her way to the net.

Blue has her shot deflected up into the air.

Severson speeds past a defender.

Severson slams a shot toward the net.

Bottineau junior Garrett Pollman delivers a pass inside last Friday against Kenmare.

Pollman takes a jumper in the first half.

Braves senior Trevor Wettlaufer calls the play.

Taylor Parisien focuses intensely while playing defense last Friday.

The crowd cheers excitedly as the game nears completion. Bottineau lost 49-48 to the Honkers.

Stars sophomore Stephanie Brenden fires a long pass up to Rachael Fix.

Brenden drives toward the hoop on a fast break last Saturday against New Town.

Brenden snatches a loose ball.

Bottineau junior Courtney Gallagher starts a fast break after a rebound.

Brenden about to shoot for three.

Senior Katryna Hahn ducks below two Eagles defenders to try and put in a bucket.

Brenden goes in for a lay in on a fast break.

Kelsey Grenier looks to pass late in the game last Saturday.

Sioux senior Hadlee Schell looks to pass in last Thursday's loss to Bishop Ryan.

Sophomore point guard Molly Lodoen delivers a bounce pass.

Senior Jade Teske drives into the lane last Thursday.

Schell reaches around Hannah Stewart of the Lions to try and make a pass.

Amber Hall fires a pass for the Sioux.

Senior Bailey Tofteland chases after a loose ball last Thursday.