Erik Massey

Erik Massey
became guess guy ignored pains stomach tough unbearable
He had some stomach pains but he ignored them, being the tough guy that he is. He would think nothing of it. But I guess it became unbearable for him and he had to go to the hospital.
keeping lead throughout
It wasn't getting the lead, it was keeping the lead throughout the game.
call family game helped kevin possible pull rough spirits team time tried visit
It's been a rough time for the family but it has helped pull everyone on the team together. We've tried to visit Kevin as much as possible and call him after every game to keep his spirits up. But he's been a real inspiration for us, too.
came lose practice ready reality reminder starter tough work
It was tough to lose him because he is a starter and he came to practice every day, ready to work hard. To see him go down like that is a reality check. It's a reminder not to take anything for granted.
guy whenever
What can't he do? Whenever we need anything, he's the guy to go to.
knew ourselves plays positions win
We knew what we had to do to win the game. We put ourselves in positions to win. They just made more plays down the stretch.