Filling out our brackets is a newer sort of tradition for us as a family (about 4 years), though Randy has been doing it for years. Cayden dutifully checks online to see the latest stats, we're more into our brackets than the actual games.

In the beginning, I was on fire, now it is like I missed all my free throws, I am a dismal 56 points, I picked Connecticut and Duke in the final with Conn. taking it.

Makayla got benched when Louisville went out - her final pick was Louisville as the 2009 champs.

Randy fouled out on Pittsburgh - he ends with 86 points...his final pick, North Carolina and Louisville.

Freshman player Cayleb unfortunately followed the senior's lead...he's still hoping for a win with North Carolina despite Louisville's fall.

Madalyn has kept the competitive bench warm between her and Cayden, until the last round - Louisville called her out of the top spot too...final pick to was between Louisville and North Carolina, she's hoping for a consolation prize if North Carolina goes big.

Maybe Cayden had a slight edge, just finishing up playing his own basketball season - he's 90 points, will take the bracket challenge no matter who wins but will get bonus points if Conneticut beats out North Carolina.

Winner gets major bragging rights, "I told you so" status and an all expense paid for dinner date anywhere they want.