Lady Bison Spirit
    It's not about getting a scholarship, getting drafted, or personal gain. It's a deep need in us that comes from the heart. We need to practice, to play, to hustle, to sweat. We do it all for our teammates, coaches, parents and our school. It's a bigger part of us than our friends and family can understand. Sometimes we play for 200 fans, sometimes 25. But we still play hard. You cheer for us because you know us. You know more than just our names. Like all of you, we are still students first. We don't sign autographs. But we do sign graduate school applications, ACT exams and student body petitions. When we miss a fly ball or strike out, we don't let down an entire state. We only let down our teammates, coaches, and fans. But the hurt is the same. We train hard. Hit, throw, run, catch and hit some more. And in the morning we go to class. Still, the next day in class we are nothing more than students. It's about pride. In ourselves, in our school and in our team. It's about our love and passion for the game. And when it's all over, when we walk off that field for the last time, our hearts crumble. Those tears are real. But deep down inside, we are very proud of ourselves. We will forever be what few can claim...We are the BISON!!!!!!
reprinted with permission from the Buffalo H.S. Lady Bison, Buffalo, West Virginia