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| Rob Adams and Mike Buswell interview Ludlowe Head Coach John Dailey following the Falcons win |
Between, players, coaches, fans, and so much more. It's part of the aspect of being part of a group.
These relationships are between those on the same team, and those on opposite teams.
There are also relationships formed between other people involved in sports.
With all the different aspects of sports I am and have been involved with, I have made so many relationships.
From playing to coaching to working in sports, to covering as a writer and broadcaster.
Some of those relationships transcend through multiple teams and sports.
Well, what I am getting at and burying the lede, was tonight Ludlowe hosted Waterford in the CIAC Division III quarterfinals.
Where have we seen Waterford before? Well, in the Babe Ruth baseball coverage.
That leads us to Matt Shampine and Colby Sheehan, who were a part of the Waterford Babe Ruth team that Rob Adams and I have seen and covered often as part of the Trumbull Babe Ruth coverage.
Shampine, who we have gotten to know well, and Sheehan, are both a part of the Waterford boys' basketball team.
When we saw the matchup last Thursday and I realized they were on the team, I mentioned it separately to Rob and Mike Buswell, who is the Trumbull Babe Ruth coach as well as a former FCIAC assistant boys basketball coach (including Ludlowe at one time.)
Well, that led to Rob and Mike deciding to call the game tonight.
As Rob said, Matt Shampine, (Ludlowe Coach) John Dailey, and some other guy (me) all involved in the game, why not?
It was great to chat with Shampine and Sheehan for a bit. Great young men and terrific multi-sport athletes as well.
As for the game, it did not go in Waterford's favor, as Ludlowe came away with the 70-48 victory to advance to the state semifinals. The Falcons led 16-0 after the first quarter and never looked back.
Ludlowe will play Lewis Mills on Wednesday at a time and site to be determined.
A fun night of hoops and friendships.
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