March Gladness

It's March, and the madness is almost over! Although I don't know every player's name or every team's seed, I consider myself somewhat knowledgeable when it comes to sports and the NCAA tournament. Back in the day, I used to be a baller and played post (it's okay, you can laugh.) Now, I just enjoy cheering from the sidelines.

Since my two favorite teams aren't in the tournament (Wichita State and Kansas State), I keep it neutral with this baseball style tee from La Tee Da. LTD is an Etsy shop that sells custom graphic tees, home decor, and accessories. It just so happens that they're also based in my hometown! Check out their Etsy shop here.

Syracuse isn't the only one who made a comeback this year. Converse sneakers are cuter than ever and have re-entered the fashion realm, although some may argue they never went out of style in the first place. Stayed up late watching North Carolina win and didn't have time to wash your hair? Spritz in some dry shampoo, throw it up in a ponytail and you've completed the sporty look!

A good photoshoot wouldn't be complete without some bloopers.....but it seems like this one was mostly silly pictures ;)

This was a 100% pure candid moment, haha

Photography by Kailie Hamilton

Comment who you're cheering for!

"Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his COURTS with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name." -Psalm 100:4

His Biblical Beauty,
Paige

PS Still looking for a snack to serve at your party? Try this Jalapeno Popper Dip from All Recipes! It's one of my favorites.

STATE CHAMPIONS!!!!!

Can you believe it?!??!!!?!?! We are the STATE CHAMPS OF 3A!

Let me back up....

The boys were the #1 seed and beat Collegiate, the 8th seed. Next they beat Riverton Friday night and finished it off with a close game on Saturday evening against Beloit. They haven't won a state championship since sometime in the 80s.

On Thursday evening the girls swept Douglass and went on to play Council Grove. We flipped a coin to be the #1 seed and ended up getting the #2 seed to Riley County. After winning Friday night, we faced Lyons, a team in our league, for the championship. Saturday night the Lady Swathers won their first state title ---- EVER!

It was so bittersweet cheering at our last game of the season, but they were such exciting games! I love the senior girls and our coach; they will all be missed. God has blessed me with amazing teammates.

Another special thanks to my wonderful parents and family who came out to support me at the game as well! :) Thank you for keeping up with me and all my busy cheerleading activities during this basketball season. I love you!

I thank the Lord everyday for all of the wonderful fans and supporters we have! It is a blessing to live in a community like Hesston.

Thank you for all your prayers and support during this basketball season!!
His Biblical Beauty,
Paige

State Pep Rally

The excitement just keeps growing and growing for state! Today our school hosted an all-district pep rally during school before our game tonight.

Our first game is played by the boys against Wichita Collegiate. It will be tough but I know we will pull through!

Tomorrow night, the girls will play Douglass. Best of luck to the Lady Swathers!

Our awesome superintendent Mr. Becker wished Hesston good luck!

Next, we had the teachers play a relay game which gave us lots of laughs :)

"What's the swather battle cry? V-I-C-T-O-R-Y!"

It was so awesome to see all swather fans, big and small, get pumped up for the game tonight!

Pray for the players and fans as we travel to Hutchinson tonight!!!

His Biblical Beauty,

Paige

Substate Basketball

   

Photo credit to Donna Schadler

Our boys and girls have been ranked #1 in the state all season and we proved it this week!

It all started with substate on Monday, March 3rd at home. That night the boys played Sedgwick and of course, won. Then on Tuesday, the girls played Halstead and dominated as well.

It was so fun to have two more home games before the season ended! We only had six this year, and I was sick for one of them. Soon though, we were on the road again...this time to Marion! 

When we walked into the gymnasium, it felt more like a college arena than a high school gym but we got used to it :)

The second game the girls played in substate was against Hutch Trinity. We were also very thankful to the pep band who came and played at every single game this week!

The boys played Marion, and sadly at their own gym, beat them! We advanced on to the finals...

And WON! We are going to state!!!!!!!!

The Swathers are also very thankful to all the fans who came out and supported us in Marion! We'll see you soon!!

His Biblical Beauty,

Paige