Deprived Boston sports fan

At the high school I teach at (Torikai) I knew that the girls' basketball team was good. I just never expected them to be ranked 4th in all of Osaka! The coach was practically giddy when he told me this in Japanese and rightfully so. I seriously hope that the basketball team will serve as a symbol for what one can achieve with hard work, perseverance, and focus (elements that most students here sorely lack). In the meantime, I'm hoping that the team will grab the regional championship.