Our fall season has come to an end, but it was certainly a weekend to remember! Our bus pulled out at 5:00AM on Friday morning and headed south - destination: Washington, DC. A wonderful breakfast, a great tour of the Nation's Capital, an excellent dinner, and a challenging tournament all awaited your Eagles!
FRIDAY'S ADVENTURE
A sleepy group of Eagles was greeted by Mr. and Mrs. Tinquist (parents of Rachel '09), as we disembarked from the bus and made our way into their home for quite a breakfast feast!
It was a much appreciated break along our 8 or so hour journey to DC. Bagels, eggs, fruit...you name it, the Tinquists had it for us. There was no question everyone was well-fed upon our departure and very grateful for a chance to stretch their legs and fill their stomachs!The Eagles continued on to Washington, DC arriving at famous Union Station around 3:15pm. Awaiting the team was "Duck Soup" - our chartered DC Duck Tour! It was a perfect way for the 
entire team to see the sights of the Nation's Capital: the Capitol building, the Washington Monument, the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials, the White House, and much more! It seemed the highlights of the tour included a variety of Eagles actually driving "Duck Soup" on the Potomac River, as well as sitting at the end of the runway at National Airport having major airlines come in for a landing...
JUST above our heads! All-in-all it was an adventure enjoyed by everyone.
entire team to see the sights of the Nation's Capital: the Capitol building, the Washington Monument, the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials, the White House, and much more! It seemed the highlights of the tour included a variety of Eagles actually driving "Duck Soup" on the Potomac River, as well as sitting at the end of the runway at National Airport having major airlines come in for a landing...
JUST above our heads! All-in-all it was an adventure enjoyed by everyone. We were then welcomed into the Collins' home (Kate Collins '12) in Alexandria, VA. A huge dinner spread of great pre-game fuel awaited us, as well as some perfect Halloween party-favors! Many thank to Mr. & Mrs. Collins for opening their doors to a hungry crew and feeding us well for our tournament at Georgetown on Saturday - we all felt right at home!
SATURDAY'S TOURNAMENT
After a long but fun trip down to the Nation's Capital, we awoke early again on Saturday and 
were well fed after Caroline and CJ bought out the grocery store across the street! With focus and excitement, the Eagles headed across the Potomac River to Georgetown to challenge Georgetown, Johns Hopkins, and James Madison throughout the day.
were well fed after Caroline and CJ bought out the grocery store across the street! With focus and excitement, the Eagles headed across the Potomac River to Georgetown to challenge Georgetown, Johns Hopkins, and James Madison throughout the day. The day began against Georgetown, and although the Eagles got off to a slow start, they showed incredible determination and poise under pressure as they came back in the second half and proved to all they belong! It was a great start to the day. Then came Johns Hopkins, right on the heels of the Georgetown game. An energized Hopkins team truly challenged the Eagles, but everyone continued to fight and focus on the goals at hand. A much needed break before the James Madison game gave everyone a chance to breathe, re-fuel, and 
get ready to end the day strong. Although the Eagles had ups and downs against James Madison in the final game, the true realization from the day was that we are right there!
The talent, athleticism, and leadership the 2009 team possesses is something special, and it is something everyone plans to tap into in the coming months. There is no question we can and WILL compete at the highest level, as your Eagles are ready to go! All-in-all, Saturday was a successful day and enabled everyone to know exactly where we are headed and what we need to do to get there.
get ready to end the day strong. Although the Eagles had ups and downs against James Madison in the final game, the true realization from the day was that we are right there!The talent, athleticism, and leadership the 2009 team possesses is something special, and it is something everyone plans to tap into in the coming months. There is no question we can and WILL compete at the highest level, as your Eagles are ready to go! All-in-all, Saturday was a successful day and enabled everyone to know exactly where we are headed and what we need to do to get there.
Upon completion of the tournament, the parents once again took good care of everyone with great food for all! However, the visit and relaxation was short-lived as a long bus ride back to Boston awaited the team. Under rainy skies but with plenty of food and drink aboard, the Eagles headed back to BC, making it home before midnight. It was a long, yet productive, 48 hours, and an excellent way to end the 2008 fall season.
There is no question the 2009 squad should feel proud of all that was accomplished this fall season, and there should be no doubt that we are in the right place heading into the season. A senior class determined to lead the team to new heights has kept everyone focused on the important goals at hand, and I am truly looking forward to all that lies ahead. Many thanks to all the parents for your support and help this fall, and CONGRATULATIONS to the 2009 team for all the steps taken in the right direction. Great things lie ahead!
- Bowen
