Caprice & Ella 712-713 | 25 or 16 or 9 to 4 Pretty Darn Angry Mississinewa High School Graduates at Bishop Luers High
- Ava Zinn
- Nov 18, 2024
- 4 min read
This sports-themed episode is full of intrigue as Ava attends two separate sporting events, each on different dates (February 3 and November 8, 2024), making for an action-packed adventure. The women's basketball game between the then-IUPUI (now IU Indianapolis) Jaguars and Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons on February 3, 2024, and the football game between the Mississinewa High School Indians and the Bishop Luers Knights on November 8, 2024, create this unique episode. Ava mentions that February 3, 2024, is a big day, reflecting on her past experience attending a minor league baseball game (the now Louisville Bats) and mentions her semi-disabled condition. She shares her excitement about attending the Purdue University Fort Wayne women's basketball game against the then-IUPUI (now Indiana University Indianapolis) Jaguars and describes the atmosphere and the progress of the basketball game, highlighting key moments and the score. Ava celebrates the victory of the Purdue Fort Wayne team and expresses her excitement.
Nine months later on November 8, 2024, Ava describes her unique position as a Mississinewa High School 2001 graduate while her daughter, Tabitha, is attending Bishop Luers High School as a student. Ava mentions the one-hour walk from Waterloo Gardens Apartments to Bishop Luers Field and her excitement about attending the game. She describes the atmosphere at the field, including her hope to get a good seat, her interactions with the fans, and mentions her graduation from Mississinewa High School as well as her support for her high school alma mater. She also reveals a friendly wager with her daughter Tabitha, where they placed bets on the outcome of the game. If Mississinewa wins, Ava will make her chili recipe and host a birthday party on January 4, 2025. If Bishop Luers wins, Ava will make Breeanna's North Carolina Brunswick Stew and babysit her grandson, Elian (Tabitha and Elaine's son).
Ava expresses her excitement about the upcoming game and her anticipation of seeing friends. The stadium lights at Bishop Luers Field are turned on at 5:00 pm, and Ava talks about meeting people from Mississinewa High School, including the current athletic director. Ava shares how she walked three miles from her home to Bishop Luers High School and describes the anticipation of the game's start while observing the arrival of more people and the athletic van. She recognizes a few familiar faces and reminisces about past connections, such as her friendship with Stacey Parker and her daughter, Kaylee Parker. Ava expresses her excitement for the game, mentioning that pregame activities are starting. She has already printed her ticket and is eager to get the best seats. Reflecting on her memories and friendships, she looks forward to the upcoming game. She mentions the beautiful sunset (that Indiana is known for, according to WTHR Indianapolis) and her excitement to see more people she recognizes. After getting inside Bishop Luers Field, Ava faces a minor issue at the concession stands as they only accept cash, which she doesn't carry often in Fort Wayne compared to Marion/Grant County. She provides an update after the game and notes that a fan recognized her, adding to her excitement. Ava shares the disappointment of Mississinewa fans as Bishop Luers wins the game 34-28. The PA announcer congratulates Mississinewa on their season and the fans on their safe travel home to Gas City/Jonesboro/Mill Township in Marion.
Ava reflects on the tough loss and expresses how difficult it was to watch. She finds solace in reconnecting with friends and teachers from high school. Ava mentions meeting friends like Veronica Schmerber and Heather Oatess and reminisces about their shared past. Ava exits Bishop Luers Field, acknowledging the disappointing night but expressing happiness for her daughter, Tabitha, as Bishop Luers won. She mentions her plans to prepare Breeanna's North Carolina Brunswick Stew and babysit Elian while Tabitha and Elaine go on their spring break vacation in March 2025. Ava describes the traffic jam while leaving Bishop Luers High School and reiterates her happiness for her daughter's team despite the loss. She provides an update on the game's outcome, expressing surprise at the result and acknowledging the tough game. Ava reflects as she walks back home after the game and mentions her family waiting for her. Arriving home, Ava recalls the interesting events of the day, including a neighbor's missing dog that was found after two hours earlier in the day. Inside, Ava greets Caprice and Ella and mentions giving Breeanna some affection. Ava explains to Caprice and Ella about attending the game at Bishop Luers High School with Tabitha, Elaine, and Elian. She shares the news that Mississinewa lost but Bishop Luers won. Ava reminisces about catching up with friends and classmates from high school, including Veronica Schmerber and Brittany Berg. Ava reflects on the game's outcome and her experience, expressing her gratitude for making it back in time for the 11:00 p.m. news. The episode ends with the news segments from 21Alive (WPTA-TV) and 15CBS (WANE-TV) providing a recap of the Bishop Luers vs. Mississinewa game, highlighting key moments and the final score.





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