Young Life Metro Bowl


Every Super Bowl Sunday for the last 4 years, Young Life leaders and kids from around the area all gather at Bay's Memorial field for a friendly, relational game of football.  The rules are simple... run hard, get open, hit hard (unless you want to declare only two hand touch) and win!

The year Tony Alexander's team and Alex Meyer's team squared off for the showdown of showdowns.  Although the teams were random and not just Lorain County vs. Cleveland West, the play was real.  Cale LaRiccia (all time QB this year due to a recent surgery) threw for 19 touchdowns to Alex's teams scant 17 touchdowns.  Players ages ranged from 16- 51, but many of the old guys still got it! 

Our leaders play football just like they follow Jesus.  They pursue, they tackle, they huddle, they are open and available, they catch, and most importantly, they stick around after the play.  Kids around Cleveland know these characteristics to be true of their Young Life leaders, especially that they are open and available anytime as needed and they are always around.  That's probably what sets Young Life leaders apart from other groups.  Why, they even take time to dig into the playbook with kids, who want to go deep and hit the long ball at their high schools.  As Romans 10:15 says "How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!"  These leaders set foot in places not many other Christians are willing to go and with a huge purpose! 

Soreness hit following the game and likely for the days to follow, but the thrill of victory soothed the wounds.  These are two teams that know that score doesn't matter, but impact will last for eternity! 

@AndyR

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