3:45 pm on a Tuesday afternoon in Carroll County, Virginia and the goal (Soccer ⚽️ term) is so love 💘 and appreciation for Dr. Ben Tickle, eight days before he joins his 👪 in their new home in Florida.
Just got through sharing with Marion Harris that our site has recorded more reads from Germany 🇩🇪 today than Carroll County. Pretty sure those people are making the commute over from Europe 🇪🇺.
Ben Tickle is a tremendous individual and I couldn’t do him justice 👏 by trying to touch on every manner that he has been a Blessing to the community on The Hill.
We have free Soccer ⚽️, a beautiful afternoon and two cakes 🎂 for our Guest of Honor 🎖. That Harris fella did have a plan though, if we don’t need the second Cake we just face plant Ben with it. Pretty quick thinking there.
As I await Ben, I will share his words on The Harris Girls. Marsha (Adrienne), Jan ( Natalie ) and Half – Pint (Callie)
A Beary Harris goodbye:
Last week, after being saved by Lady Cavs soccer coach Adrienne Harris when I locked myself “out”, I was invited over to the Harris house for food, fun, and games. While there, Marion informed me of the large bear that has been visiting their neighborhood.
When it was time for me to leave, I was sure to check the area before heading to my car. After leaving safe and sound, I was informed that the neighborhood bear did in fact show up about five minutes after I left. The Harris family was able to get some video showing a very large bear ripping into their trash. It was a close call for sure. However, the experience only reminded me of the fun I’ve had with the Harris family over the last seven years. Marion Harris was one of the first people I met in Carroll County, and he quickly welcomed me into the school and the life of his family.
Not long after meeting Marion, I met Adrienne, and we discovered a shared love for sports, so much that Adrienne invited me to watch one of her volleyball games. Honestly, that was the first time I had ever watched an entire volleyball game. Not only did I discover just how exciting the sport is, I witnessed one of the most competitive young athletes I have ever seen play a sport in Adrienne Harris. Little did I know that there were two sisters just as competitive, if not more (it’s a constant battle 🤣). Then, enter Natalie and Callie on the scene. Even though I was a little anxious at times, one of my greatest memories will always be seeing these three compete with each other.
I never in my life thought a game of nine square would become so physical and competitive. However, that was just the beginning. As it turns out, everything these three young ladies do is competitive, and it has given me great joy to watch them and coach them over the past seven years. Who would’ve thought the first time I met Adrienne that a Harris daughter would be part of my life for the next seven years. What a joy it has been watching these three young ladies grow, play, and compete at a high level in every sport they play. Also, what a blessing to have parents like Marion and Sheila that allowed me to play a role in the lives of these three young ladies that I think the world of now.
A family built on faith, togetherness, and competitiveness will forever be what I think of when reminiscing about the Harris family. Thanks, from Coach Tickle! P.S. – Callie, Im sorry I will not be physically present for your senior year, but I will always be keeping up with the Harris girls, and I will be there to support you in spirit!
7pm update – Girls 👧 Varsity Soccer ⚽️ wins 2-1 in overtime.
Varsity Baseball ⚾️ leading 8-0, fifth inning.
Junior Varsity Girls Soccer just started…
Boys 👦 Tennis 🎾 7, Galax 2
Bill Gallimore reports that Baseball has gone final, Cavs 13-0
Tammy Quesenberry reports Softball won 15-0 in five innings up in Radford.
8:18 pm – Patrick County JV Girls Soccer ⚽️ wins 2-0.
I think I now have them all except JV Softball. [ Lady Cavs fell, 9-8
JV Baseball ⚾️ won by forfeit.
Girls Tennis 🎾 didn’t make the trip to Alleghany
A.S.P.N on The Hill 