2017-2018

These are my articles from the 2017-2018 school year

Fishing Club reels in success, OHS places 15th in world high school finals (August 2017 Issue)

Cade Stone and Matthew Callicutt, two members of the new OHS Fishing Team and experienced fishermen, recently placed 15th in the World High School Fishing Finals over the summer.

The championships were over the course of five days and were hosted at Pickwick Lake in Florence, Alabama. Throughout the week, the two, who was joined by their coach Mike Swider made it through the multiple elimination rounds.

“The first two days were where everybody could fish. The third day was three groups, nationals, the top thirty, and the people that did not make the top thirty, and so on,” Stone said.

There were certain requirements to be met to get points to go towards the total score, that is used for the placements. Stone and Callicutt had to catch a certain type of fish, bass, and the fish had to be at least 15 inches and still alive when scored.

“The first day we caught five. The second day we caught 3, and the other days we caught 5,” Callicutt said.

As the week continued, and weather conditions changing, the two went through many obstacles to continue onto the next level.

“Matthew and I, all day everyday, would tell each other that we got this,” Stone said, “We never had a negative moment. We stayed positive and pushed through it.”

With 330 other competitors, the two boys and Swider had to learn to cope with the craziness around them.

“At certain points, it was chaotic, but it was calm when you were out there fishing,” Callicutt said.

Also, the magnitude of competition caused some nerves for the boys before starting the competition.

“There were so many people there, but it was actually a lot of fun,” Stone said.

But despite the nerves and competitive spirit, the boys met other fishermen their age and gained new friends with the same interests as them.

“Everybody all talked and it was pretty cool,” Stone said.

Swider, who has been tournament fishing for a while, was hopeful for his young team going into the tournament.

“I was very excited to be able to take these students. It was to the lake I’ve fished on a long time, also where I’ve learned the true meaning of tournament fishing,” Swider said.

In order to qualify for the championship, the fishing team, including Stone and Callicutt, had to have a The Bass Federation and a Fishing League Worldwide membership. They also had to fish in qualifying tournaments all over the south, all with a goal they strived for.

“I just wanted to hopefully get into the finals,” Callicutt said.

The boys have been fishing their whole life, however, the World High School Fishing Finals were a new challenge they faced, and their results shocked them.

“I felt pretty good about being 15th, just making the fourth day was pretty good, and the fifth day made it special,” Stone said.

From a coach’s point of view, Swider said the experience was what really made the competition special.

“As a boat captain, you want them to win and perform at their best, in every tournament they compete in,” Swider said. “But, being able to show these students what I was taught growing up was so awesome to me. Winning wasn’t even in my mind.”

Along with being placed 15th in the world, the team was also given the title of second in the state of Mississippi. Stone had some words of wisdom for his success in fishing.

“It takes dedication. There is more to it than people actually think,” Stone said.

New coach, new classifications bring challenges for cross country (September 2017 Issue)

As the reigning 2016 5A State Champions, the OHS Cross Country team was faced with multiple obstacles to overcome this season. With a new coach, new division, and new competition, the pressure is on for this team.

The girl’s soccer coach Hunter Crane was named one of the cross country head coaches for the team, along with current coach Chris Patton. This addition of a new coach brought new experiences for both the team and the new division.

“[Crane] definitely had to get to know us and the team. He has not been coaching running, so he had to do lots of learning,” junior Katelyn Rock said.

Crane is moving from only coaching one sport to two, but Crane was excited about the opportunity to coach the cross country team.

“Cross Country relates a lot to soccer, and we have quite a few soccer players that run cross country,” Crane said. “When [the position] became available, Coach Patton came and saw me, and we believed it would be a good fit for me.”

The coaching change, however, was not the biggest challenge the team had to face before the 2017 season.

“It’s definitely a step up from 5A a lot more competition, but we have a really good team this year I think and a bunch of young guys that are going to step up,” senior Chip Powell said.

Powell was recently given the title of captain by his fellow teammates for the season.

“I think it’s a big responsibility,” Powell said. “I love all the guys I run with. We are all really good friends, and they are great athletes and really fast runners I just love leading them.”

The team not only gained Crane as a coach, but also new talented athletes to the program while losing other key athletes.

“We lost some really good seniors, but gained lots of new freshmen,” Rock said.

Along with Rock, Powell believes Crane will be a great addition to the team and coaching staff.

“It’s kind of a new relationship, a new bridge,” Powell said. “He's just a new coach and we need to get to know him. I like him a lot. He’s a good coach.”

To prepare for this season and the changes it has brought, the team has both morning practices and afternoon practices to make sure they are ready for this competition.

“We have definitely picked up our reps on the track, but it is the same program,” Powell said.

Crane, a novice to the cross country world, has learned a lot from Patton and the team in preparation for this season.

“They’re a very talented group of kids, and Coach Patton is a great mentor when it comes to cross country,” Crane said.

The team’s season officially began Sept. 2 in Memphis at the Brookes Twilight Competition.

“It was our first meet and everyone was kind of figuring out where they are and their times and stuff, but overall, we did pretty good,” Rock said.

Like other sports teams at Oxford, the biggest obstacle for the team this season is the transition from 5A to 6A.

“There is definitely a challenge,” Rock said. “We haven’t run against a lot of them, and they are bigger schools and just a lot faster runners.”

From a coach’s perspective, Crane feels the team is ready for the 6A competition.

“Our boys look really really strong, and our girls look strong as well. I think we are going to have a great season going into 6A,” Crane said.

The season lasts from the start of September until the state championship on Nov. 4. As for a goal for this season, Rock hopes to learn the ropes of the new division.

“[6A] is brand new to us, and we don’t really know where we stand in it,” Rock said.

Power of 10: Quentin Wilfawn roughs up 6A (October 2017 Issue)

Senior Quentin Wilfawn started playing football when he was just seven years old and has not stopped. The dream that he has had since he was little is what keeps him motivated to thrive on the field.

“My dad was a coach and coached a lot when I was younger so I’ve been around it [football] since I was young,” Wilfawn said. “But, if you play football, your dream is to go to the [National Football League].”

Wilfawn is a linebacker for the OHS football team and has become quite the success with a total of 171 tackles last season, and he is already starting the season with 54 tackles. Along with the exceptional stats on the field, the inspiration Wilfawn gives his team is excellent. Sophomore J.J. Pegues describes Wilfawn as a funny but caring teammate.

“He’s a hard worker. He’s like the soul of the team,” Pegues said. “He always motivates us to do better.”

Teammates, including Pegues, voted Wilfawn , along with seniors C.J. Terrell, Hiram Wadlington, and Jaquan Webb, to lead the team as one of the four team captains this year.

“When I found out, I was really excited that my team picked me to be captain,” Wilfawn said. “It’s a lot more responsibility and like you have to do right all the time, but it’s good. I enjoy it.”

On the field, he shows not only his abilities, but also works together with his team to help the chargers be successful during the game.

“He is definitely a key player. He makes lots of tackles and often times other guys make plays because he does his job of helping make the ball go somewhere else,” Head Coach Chris Cutcliffe said. “I think we do a great job of a team defense where everybody does their job and feeds off one another. I think Quentin is a good example of that.”

Alongside Pegues, Cutcliffe thinks of Wilfawn as a great leader and teammate.

“Quentin has been an outstanding player for us. [He’s] very consistent,” Cutcliffe said.“One of the great qualities about Quentin as a player is that he plays his best in our biggest games.”

With football comes balancing school, and Wilfawn, throughout the years, has learned to master keeping up with both education and athletics.

“You just got to stay on top of your work,” Wilfawn said. “Sometimes, we get checked out so we just have to let the teachers know before hand and stay on top of it.”

Alongside his skill to play a sport and keep up his school work, Wilfawn also shows his leadership skills and provides an example for his fellow teammates.

“He is an outstanding teammate and outstanding leader, and his teammates certainly look up to him,” Cutcliffe said. “His teammates certainly look up to him and the way he conducts his business, and I think that rubs off on everyone else.”

Wilfawn’s main personal goal, now, is to get a scholarship to play football for a college. Wilfawn has offers from colleges like Mississippi College, Southeast Missouri State University, and Eastern Illinois University. As for his goal each game, it is just to “make progress each week.”

“You always want to strive to better yourself,” Wilfawn said. “All those stats you just want to beat.”

Cross Country teams finish in top 10 after first 6A season (November/December 2017 Issue)

The OHS Cross Country team finished out this year’s season at the 6A state championship with the boy’s team placing fourth and the girl’s eighth. According to junior Addie Thompson and sophomore Owen Bruce, this season brought many obstacles to both teams.

For the girls, one of their main obstacles was the small size of this season’s team.

“I think it was hard to have all of our team together at one place, a couple of our meets we weren’t even scored because we didn’t have enough people to be scored,” junior Addie Thompson said. “So, I think because our team was small in the first place, and not having everyone at the same place at the same time was our biggest challenge.”

As for the boys team, they had to face more physical conflicts throughout the season that caused challenges.

“Different things happened from injuries to sickness,” head coach Chris Patton said. “That part played a big role in our outcome.”

According to Patton, for both teams, experience and the lack of for some athletes was a major factor in the results of this year’s season.

“This year, we were just fairly young,” Patton said. “The kids still competed well, but it was just a different year training-wise, and this year sickness really took a toll on us.”

Along with poor health came the new challenge of the 6A competition, against teams such as Pearl and Ocean Springs high schools.

“We knew coming in that we were going to have to run really well to have a shot at winning,” sophomore Owen Bruce said. “Pearl and Ocean Springs just dominated all year. We had been practicing harder. Our goal was to just run hard and hope we have a shot.”

For the state championship itself, Patton believed the ending of this season was a great conclusion for the first year as a 6A team.

“I told the guys before the meet that I just want your best effort. Whatever that is if we finish third but give a first place effort and that’s all I can ask for,” Patton said. “Give your best, and you know when you finish a race I don’t want you to feel like you could do more. And they did that so I’m proud.”

According to Thompson, this season was a great learning experience not only with the athletic side of the sport but also for the dynamic of the team as a whole.

“The biggest thing is how much we came together as a team,” Thompson said. “Since we had so many new people, I just remember at the beginning of the season we didn’t know each other at all. Some people didn’t even know each other’s names and just thinking about this last meet we’ve all gotten so close and I think that is one of the biggest things we could take away this season.”

For Patton, who has been head coach at Oxford for six years, this season was not very different from previous years despite the hurdles they faced.

“It’s been a blessing coaching this group of guys and girls,” Patton said.

Tyler achieves milestone, wins 500th games as coach (January 2018 Issue)

The Charger basketball team reached a milestone with head coach Drew Tyler’s 500th win against Tupelo High School on Jan. 5

The first regional game for the Chargers was not only one of the first games in the 6A division for the team, but also with a win, the game was Tyler’s 500th victory.

“There was so much attention of the fact that Oxford was in 6A sports, so I was just trying to be 1-0 in our 6A basketball, Region II,” Tyler said. “I was at 499 [wins] and if we could win on the road it would be 500. But those are more of my players’ wins rather than Drew Tyler’s wins. I do think we answered a lot of doubt because I don’t think many people thought we could beat Tupelo so it was a great feeling to beat Tupelo, be 1-0 in the region and that being the 500th win it does draw more attention to it so it was a real good feeling.”

Because the big win was not on their own turf, during the game against Coffeeville, the Oxford community came together to celebrate Tyler’s success at Oxford. The gym was full of old faces, including several past players from Tyler’s coaching career.

“We got a number [of players] back in a short amount of time and I think that means that those times we spent as a coach, as a player, and now as a friend,” Tyler said. “I think there is a bond there, and I think I can call on any one of them on anything and vice versa. It was great seeing them. It meant a lot to me.”

Tyler made an impact, not only on the basketball program, but also in the lives of his players, including Oxford basketball alumni Stantavious Ivy.

“He inspired me to stay in the gym and stay off the streets,” Ivy said. “I want to thank Coach Tyler for being a great person and inspiring me to do my best.”

Ivy went on to play football at East Mississippi Community College and is now an Oxford police officer. Along with Ivy, fellow alumni Jeremy Barr’s life was impacted by Tyler’s words and lessons throughout Barr’s high school career.

“He is, first off, a great father, great coach, was a role model and led by example,” Barr said. “He also played the game, so he showed us the correct way to do a lot of things.”

The celebration of the 500th win was not only special to Tyler, but also to his past players.

“[Tyler’s 500th win] represents all the years of his success, and I am just glad to be a part of it,” Barr said.

The emotional night included a presentation of a signed basketball from Tyler’s players, the game winning ball from Tupelo and a plaque in honor of the record. For Tyler, the recognition and appearance by the previous players showed one of his goals he’s strived for throughout his years as coach had been achieved.

“There are some I don’t keep in contact with, so I had a surprise look to see some of them,” Tyler said. “I think [500 wins] validates what we are doing within our basketball program, teaching life lessons through basketball.”

Despite this milestone, the team has to continue to focus on this season’s goal: state playoffs. “Region tournament is at Tupelo, and for us to get back at the state playoffs, then that would be the twentieth year in a row if we can do that this year,” Tyler said. “We want to be one of the better teams in 6A basketball, if not the best. We went on the road. Now we have to prove it at home and win at our own turf in these region games. We want to stack wins on top of wins, and I think that will validate what we are doing."

Tyler’s 500th win was a symbol for not only wins and basketball skill level but also the personalities that have come through OHS under Tyler.

“You think back about players, see their faces, think about the highs and lows and different times you had with them,” Tyler said. “I think teaching and coaching is about building relationships.”

According to Tyler, The number “500” humbled him, and he wants to show his gratitude to OHS and Oxford School District for the opportunity to have that many victories.

“I appreciate the loyalty Oxford has shown me. There is a bond between Drew Tyler and Oxford School District,” Tyler said. “The longevity here at the school district means, I think, we are doing things the right way here at Oxford.”

OHS football players commit to continue careers on National Signing Day (February 2018 Issue)

National Signing Day is a day most athletes who want to play at the next level dream of. For ten Oxford High School football players, this dream became a reality.

Seniors Jaqaun Webb, JT Owens, DaDa Parham, CJ Terrell, Jay Frierson, Hiram Wadlington, Jamar James, Quentin Wilfawn, Will Hollingsworth and Jaquanzi Johnson all committed to their selected colleges to play football on Feb. 7.

“It is a stress reliever because the process is finally over. I am happy with my decision and feel I made the best decision,” Terrell said, who committed to East Mississippi Community College, said about the big day finally arriving.

National Signing Day to Belhaven University commit, Frierson, was a day to recognize his teammates and himself’s accomplishments.

“I am proud of myself and my other teammates getting to see them play at the next level,” Frierson said. “It’s a blessing for any athlete.”

Mississippi Delta Community College gained three of the ten players that committed on signing day including Parham, Johnson, and Owens. According to Johnson, this is a happy moment for them all.

“We have been playing since [little league football] so it is going to be pretty exciting to go down there and do it all over again,” Johnson said.

According to Millsaps College commit Hollingsworth, he is excited to join former Oxford football player and friend Kolbe Leary. For athlete and Faulkner University commit, James, committing on signing day was a significant moment for his family.

“I am the first in my family to sign somewhere to play collegiate football,” James said. “At my house, I have a notebook, and I have goals that I want to succeed, and [signing] was one of the goals.”

As for Wadlington, Itawamba Community College commit, signing on National signing day was an achievement.

“[Signing] is pretty big, because I went through a lot of injuries during my high school career so just getting to play at the next level is a big blessing,” Wadlington said.

All players had a common answer when asked about what they will miss about high school football, and that is each other.

“I am going to miss these guys. I have played with them my whole life,” Wilfawn, Northwest Community College commit, said. “I hope it will be like that at the next level, but I will definitely miss these guys.”

With ten players from Oxford committing to play college football, this class is one of the largest groups in school history to continue playing at the college level, and for head coach Chris Cutcliffe that “is a testament to our school district.”

“Our district has prepared these young men for success in the classroom after they leave OHS,” Cutcliffe said. “Our community support for our athletic department at Oxford is exceptional, and these young men have certainly benefited from that.”

As for the group leaving, Cutcliffe is proud of their work at Oxford and what they have achieve

“This group of seniors is truly a special group,” Cutcliffe said. “I believe that they are leaving behind a legacy of what it means to be an Oxford Charger, and I am looking forward to watching their continued success.”

Marchers take Oxford: Oxford's youth participate in marches against gun violence (March 2018 Issue)

The events at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Feb. 14 left the nation grieving the loss of 17 lives. Students across the United States, including those at Oxford High School, have begun to stand together in order to fight for their safety and their rights in school.

Lily Smith and Mercy Guzman began planning a walkout, which will take place on April 20, in protest for better gun control after the tragic event in Florida took place.

“I’ve always been an advocate for stricter gun control laws, but the Florida shooting was the last straw,” junior Lily Smith said. “Plus, now that we don’t have a president that advocates for gun control, activism is all the more important.”

All across the nation, students have held “walk outs” to show their support for the schools that have been attacked and recognize the 17 lives that have been lost at the Parkland shooting. Walkouts have occurred in not only Florida but all across the nation. Smith and Guzman decided to try and get the Oxford community involved as well.

“I want to show that we stand with the survivors. That we support them and they’re not alone,” Smith said. “I want to prove to the government that this generation is not going to let this discussion die down. We’re going to continue to protest until something is done.”

The two students originally had the event planned for Feb. 23, but decided to move it to April 20, which has been designated as the national walkout day. April 20 is also marks the 19th anniversary of the Columbine school shooting.

“We’re going to walk out on April 20 and make our way to the courthouse. There we will hand out flyers and cards with our government officials names, emails, etc. We will have signs and banners as well,” Smith said.

For Guzman, the protest is meant to bring awareness to gun control issues in America to the Oxford community.

“We do not have protests around here, because everyone has a gun, but we just want stricter gun laws,” Guzman said “We are in such a conservative place, I want it to be known that we do not want guns to be taken away.”

According to principal Bradley Roberson, the administration at OHS is in support of students using their rights to voice their opinions.

“I think it is important to give students the opportunity to show community in times like this,” Roberson said. “Of course, as principal, I would like to be a part of organizing such an event to ensure that students are kept safe.”

Teachers at Oxford High School are allowed to march along with the students without risking their jobs. In some states, teachers could lose their jobs because of labor union laws

“Teachers are more than welcome to participate,” Roberson said. “It is my hope that we all participate to show that OHS is a strong community.”

Along with Guzman and Smith, junior Anna Claire Franklin was one of the leaders who organized Oxford’s chapter of the March for Our Lives movement on March 24.

“It is a march in solidarity with the movement, saying we are here for you, we understand and we are not going to let this happen again so it is raising awareness,” Franklin said.

Not only are OHS students showing their support to those affected by school shootings, but also the Oxford community. Ole Miss student and Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School alumni Alexa Johnson organized a walk on Feb. 27 for both Ole Miss and high school students.

“This tragedy hit so close to home for me. While Oxford is my second home, Parkland was my first home and Marjory Stoneman Douglas was my high school—a place I considered my safe haven from all the violence going on in the real world,” Johnson said.

Johnson organized the walk to raise awareness and support for the students in Florida who returned to school Feb. 28.

“Oxford and Parkland are two tight-knit communities, so similar. I want to make sure this never happens to any other schools not only in the [Lafayette-Oxford-University] community, but anywhere else in the nation,” Johnson said.

One of the victims, football coach Aaron Feis, was a teacher during Johnson’s time at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High.

“I remember him walking through the hallways as our ‘school security’ making sure everyone was safe and where they needed to be,” Johnson said. “I remember seeing him on the football field coaching the boy’s football team.”

Feis was shot protecting his students from the shooter. For Johnson, the walk was to show Parkland that the Oxford community supports them.

“I want the members of the Ole Miss and Oxford community to be the light in their darkness during this hard time,” Johnson said. “We’re walking down the Walk of Champions on Ole Miss campus to prove to them that we think they’re champions for finishing out the school year strong.”

Terrell sets example , finds success in many areas of life (March 2018 Issue)

Senior CJ Terrell is a man of all trades when it comes to sports. He plays both football and baseball for Oxford and has signed to continue his football career at East Mississippi Community College next year. Terrell also has a musical side to him. Along with the two sports he plays, he is a member of the choir at Oxford.

“My mom and my sister talked me into being in choir. Once I got in high school, I realized that it would look good on a resume,” Terrell said.

Terrell has been a member of the choir since he was in 6th-grade but has been singing all his life.

“I grew up in church, so singing was and will always be apart of my life,” Terrell said. “I also grew up in a singing family, so it just came naturally.”

His grandfather sung in a local gospel group, and his aunt continues to sing at clubs, restaurants and churches around the community. Because of his family’s connection to music, Terrell’s taste in music is different that most of his friends and teammates, which generally consists of hip-hop according to him.

“R&B and gospel is my go-to. I hardly ever listen to rap. I really only listen to rap when I'm around my friends so they don't joke on me when I'm singing,” Terrell said. “You would think most athletes listen to Rap/Hip-Hop before a game, [but] you catch me listening to R&B before the games. You can ask anyone in that locker room.”

According to Terrell, he has been sports oriented all his life and uses his singing talents everyday whether it be down the hallway at school or on the field during practice.

“God gave me this voice for a reason so I'm going to use it every chance I get,” Terrell said. “The best part about it is when my friends support my singing. Most people think it’s ‘soft’ for a guy to sing, but my friends encourage me to sing.”

Not only is CJ a singer and an athlete, he is also an “awesome” teammate, according to baseball player and sophomore Eli Wicker.

“I’ve played baseball with CJ since I was [8-years-old], and he is a great teammate,” Terrell said. “He always brings a positive vibe in the dugout, and it makes everyone play more loose.”

Senior and fellow teammate Tyler Smith describes Terrell’s singing as “pretty amazing.”

“CJ will just bust out singing no matter where he is, as long as he knows the song,” Smith said. “He can pretty much hit every note.”

Terrell has balanced both baseball and football since he was young and is preparing to cut down to one sport in order to play in college.

“I’ve signed a scholarship to play football in college, so after high school, there will be no more baseball for me,” Terrell said. “It sucks that I have to give it up after all these years, but I will never forget the life lessons that baseball taught me, and one day I can give those lessons to my future children.”

For Terrell, the athletic persona others see during school is different from the singing CJ his teammates and friends know.

“Most of the time people [are] just shocked, because I'm known around school as, ‘CJ the athlete,’ so when I start singing, people are shocked because most guys try to act all tough,” Terrell said. “But singing is something I love to do, and there’s no one that can change that.”

Mother Daughter Duo: Coach, Player share special bond on, off field (April/May 2018 Issue)

Many coaches and players develop special relationships throughout seasons. However for OHS’ softball coach and pitcher, the bond does not end with the season.

According to head softball coach and mother of a team member, Tabitha Beard loves coaching her daughter as it gives them time to spend together.

“As [Brittni’s] mom, I am so proud of everything she has done and to get to see the journey from beginning to end,” Tabitha said.

Having her mom around at every game, Brittni says, is one of her favorite things about having her as a coach. The two have shared many memories together over the years including one that left the team laughing.

“I think [my favorite is] probably when she was hitting defense, and she missed the ball completely and spun around and fell,” Brittni said. “We all got a good laugh out of that one.”

Tabitha has been a softball coach for 16 years and has been Brittni’s coach throughout high school career.

“I did have a rule that I did not coach her in summer ball and stuff like that. I didn’t actually start coaching her until she got to high school,” Tabitha said. “My sister, Coach Rachel who helps me, took over that role with her over the summer because I just wanted a little time to be a mom.”

After missing Brittni’s first home run due to coaching another team, Coach Beard realized she did not want coaching to get in the way of watching her daughter.

“I remember I was coaching third when she hit that home run six hours away, so I had to miss that moment, and it made me feel awful. I said from that day on I never have to do that, and I haven’t,” Tabitha said. “I’ve seen the highs and lows and everything in between.”

One challenge that both Brittni and Tabitha agree on is how similar the two of them are.

“Brittni and I tend to be really alike and we wear our emotions on our sleeves and sometimes other people probably wouldn’t notice, but I notice things like when she’s got an attitude, when she is upset or when her situation changes,” Tabitha said.

According to Tabitha, in order to keep her roles as mother and coach, she refrains from getting on to Brittni during games.

“I let Rachel handle her during the game because you don’t want your mom on you all the time, and it seems a little different because sometimes it is hard to say ‘that’s my coach and not my mom.’ So I let Rachel do that, and sometimes I slip things in there,” Tabitha said.

Brittni, who is committed to play softball at Northwest Community College, is ready for the next step but will miss her mom as her coach.

“I will miss her making fun of me every two seconds and just having her around, but I know she will be around for college,” Brittni said.

Like Brittni, Tabitha will miss being around her daughter next year when Brittni goes off to college.

“I think the biggest thing is not seeing her every day and not being there,” Tabitha said. “I’m sure I’ll talk to her everyday but just those little life things that you share with your kid every day, and I’ve gotten to do that not only at home but on the softball field.”