08/21/2026
I’m a born-and-raised Vinton Terrier, but this weekend I cheered for the Franklin County Eagles. 👏 My daughter made her middle school volleyball A-team (first try as a 7th grader), and her middle school jamboree this past weekend was against my alma mater at my old high school gym.
I played volleyball all through middle school and high school for the Vinton William Byrd Terriers, so walking back into that gym with my own daughter to play volleyball was the most magical, nostalgic experience ever!
I had been joking with her all week about who I was going to cheer for. I mean, obviously, my small-town student-athlete heart is still with the Terriers.
But watching my girl represent her own school and community warms my heart. I am officially a mom of an Eagle athlete. So I cheer accordingly. 😂 And yes, I am even wearing Eagle swag now.
To say I'm proud and happy is an understatement.
I've seen her practice, attend camps, open gyms, and compete in travel ball the last couple years. She has worked for it and earned her spot on the team! And I look forward to this season watching them play.
From one athlete mom to another, enjoy every moment, y’all. Parenthood is pretty cool. ❤️
- Michelle
P.S.
By the way, they totally beat the Terriers in the jamboree! Go Eagles!