Chapter 52

The stadium was a common one where we have had games before but for this day alone the lights were on in full glare. We had arrived earlier than the other school though it was mid-day so it was as good a time as any to secure good seats. We were directed to a place very close to the court and since we cheerleaders were essential in the game as well we got to take front seats. The Class 2 students found equally good seats and before mid-afternoon came around we were watching a group of middle school students whose school had booked the stadium for that afternoon to practice their tap dance routine.

When the lights turned down an announcement came up on the PA system.

“15 minutes until the long-awaited game between Edwin and Co. And St. Patrick’s. It is a game like no other because we are here to witness the beginning of many young careers here today!”

We cheered and pumped our pompoms in the air, our white sneakers making thumping sounds on the bleachers.

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