Game 7. A championship on the line. Two teams, the Cleveland Indians and the Chicago Cubs, whom have had amazing playoff runs, had the two longest championship droughts in baseball. In a back and forth game with a rain delay and extra innings, one team had to win it in all.

Although the Cubs blew a 6-3 lead in the bottom of the 8th, runs were scored in the top of the 10th by World Series MVP Ben Zobrist and catcher Miguel Montero to eventually secure an 8-7 championship victory in Cleveland.

Adrenaline levels were high, and tears of joy were bursting out. All across Chicago and its suburbs, the pride could be felt from the sound of fireworks to the chants of “Go Cubs Go” to the sight of “W” flags.

The curse had been broken. This is not a dream. For the first time in 108 years, the Chicago Cubs are World Series champions.

It was a memorable and well-deserved moment for the team and the city of Chicago. While this was a team that finished with a 103-58 record, it takes extra stamina and power to have a successful playoff run. This was a team picked by many to go the distance back in April, and the hype was met in the end.

“The coolest thing for me was to just see the victory itself,” freshman Zach Martinez said.

While this is the Cubs’ first title in 108 years, the city of Chicago has made a mark for itself in the sports world with its numerous championships. With the Bears in 1985, the Bulls of the 1990’s, the White Sox in 2005, and the Blackhawks of the 2010’s, this is a city that has experienced victory several times before. This win was a cut above the rest, and made its own tier.

Many sports fans know about the infamous “Curse of the Billy Goat” in 1945, when Billy Goat Tavern owner William Sianis brought his pet goat to the ballpark and was ejected along with the goat. Regardless, many fans have different opinions about this superstition, but this win has more historical significance for Chicago and the nation. Cubs fans can be seen all throughout the country. Playing in the third largest city in America and with national games being shown on WGN over the years, this team has a large fanbase outside of the Chicagoland area. With today’s parade being scheduled in downtown, a majority of fans have traveled in from various areas of the country and even internationally to witness this event.

Although fans have plenty to be excited about at the moment, this is only the beginning. With a great group of players who can be relied on and be leaders every day, there’s no doubt that the Cubs can bring another championship home.

“The fact that we completely tore down our roster and rebuilt was completely worth it for this,” junior Thomas Kuhn said.

So, even if you’re not a Cubs, baseball, or sports fan in general, don’t hesitate to appreciate this historical moment. From passionate fans who have cheered on this team for decades, to a new generation of fans who have just started following this team, this is a defining moment in sports history which will make its mark for years to come.