As most of you know I have four kids.  Katie, a sophomore at Frisco High School, and Alex, an 8th Grader at Staley, both of them have been on the blog as I have photographed their games for each school.  The younger two boys, Garrett, a 6th grader at Staley and Nicholas, a 5th Grade at Bright, I do not get to photograph as much, but I am equally proud of them.  This game, however, was not to be missed,  the two boys, played each other for the first time, in a soccer tournament.   This game was very much anticipated in our house as these two would truly play against each other, as Garrett plays defense and Nicholas plays offense.  Someone was going to get bragging rights, because there is no small amount of sibling rivalry in our house. .

A little background, my husband, Joe has coached both boys teams for six years. So first off, he had to make a choice of which team to coach during the actual game.  He has an assistant for Garrett's team, but not for Nicholas', so he let his assistant coach Garrett's team, and he coach Nicholas' team.  Garrett, the older boy is fairly quiet and reserved, the exact opposite of Nicholas.  Nicholas is by far, always the smallest one on the field, but anyone will tell you that he is fast, scrappy, and fearless, if you could not tell by the cast on his arm.

 As most parents knows, if one of your kids has an important game, invariably  at the same time, so does another one,  Well, as fate would have it, these two played on the very same night and time as the very last Staley football my older son would play in.  So, as always, it was divide and conquer.  I watched and photographed Alex's football game, then raced across town to get the the second half of this game.  My husband being so wonderful, knew I would only make the second half and had the two boys play on my side of the field.  Garrett and Nicholas did not disappoint.  Nicholas played like he always does, all out, all the time and I have never seen Garrett play a better game of soccer, he was quick and aggressive, not wanting his little brother get the best of him. 

Both Garrett and Nicholas played great, and it was very entertaining to watch them.  There may, or may not, have been a little extra pushing, and perhaps a few words exchanged, however, both of them had smiles plastered on their face the entire game.  Nicholas's team played great, but Garrett's team prevailed in the end 3-0 and the win and shutout propelled them into the championship game.  This was a fun game, and I am so glad I did not miss it, definitely a memorable moment for the Deutsch family.  On a side note, I loved how Joe coached Nicholas' team, the one in blue, but wore maroon, the color of Garrett's team.  Way to be neutral and diplomatic!!   

Here are a few of my favorite images.

My favorite image!!

Garrett giving as good as he gets!!

Brings a whole new meaning to four on four!!

Um, that was not on purpose at all, honest, Mom!!

"Not today, Space Ranger!"  Nicholas to Garrett.

Garrett, "Well, as a matter of fact, yes today, we are winning!"

Still buddies!!

One proud daddy!!