The past has no power over the present moment.- Eckhart Tolle
CHAPTER #16
The coach, captain and person he was replacing on the football team of Lawrence Hastings High School, all approved of Scott. Then they tested his skills. As it turned out the captain was also the quarterback. So with the practice team that Peter assembled, and their quarterback, Scott was tested. They threw various patterns from their play book. Scott caught every ball, he got taken down by Roger once and Mark intercepted one ball, only to have Scott tackle him instantly. Once that was done, the coach tested his speed. Peter had Chris and Mark join Scott and the quarterback to do sprints. The coach was impressed with everyone.
"I'm glad this district doesn't allow mixed teams, otherwise I think you'd have a football team here that would stomp us."
"Thanks Ralf, so are we going to talk about schedules for Scott?" Peter asked.
The coach looked at Bob, who nodded. Then he shook Scott's hand, "you're on the team son."
"Thanks coach," Scott said returning the handshake. Then the quarterback and the player he was replacing, congratulated him.
Once Peter and Roger left, Shelby gave Scott a kiss and the Cliff Hangers all showed their support. The quarterback walked over to Chris and chatted with her.
"I'm Cord Sandleback and you're one of the fastest girls I know. You'd kick our girls' ass if you ran against them," he flirted.
She grinned, "thanks. I use to do track and field at my old school."
Cord turned to Scott and said, "if she's pushing you to sprint faster and you perform like you did today consistently, then we'll win the 3A state title this year for sure."
"How many games have you guys won already?" Auggie asked.
"It's 15 straight until Myles Jacobs here, busted up his leg."
"When's the next game?" Scott asked.
"Next week on Friday, but at least it's a home game."
"That's not much time to get your team use to him," Juliette observed.
Myles grinned, "nope. But Scott's better than me, so they'll be thrilled."
"Not to many people would admit something like that," Chris said.
"Truth is truth," Myles said simply.
Daisy was impressed. "What planet did you come from?"
Everyone laughed and then Cord toss the football around with Mark and Scott until his coach, Bob and Peter returned.
"It's all been worked out. You join their practice tomorrow Scott after classes are done. Bob will come and pick you up," Peter informed.
"We'll have your gear and jersey ready when you arrive," the coach said. "Welcome to team Timberwolves!"
After the Lawrence Hastings people left, they celebrated Scott making the team. Peter allowed everyone that had helped him do this and all the Cliff Hangers to have some ice cream. For Scott it was one of the best days of his life. He knew there would be a lot of work to do, but was thrilled that Peter was letting his friends come to his first game.
Chris asked Ezra, "so how often to people get to do this type of thing?"
"What go off campus?"
"Yes."
Ezra grinned, "some people get the opportunity either for sports or working. Like Katherine who was a former Cliff Hanger, she worked at the local old age home. Then she graduated and went to college. It helps with college applications. But it takes a lot to get to that point. Good grades, personal progress, responsibility, all that stuff."
