The third day of the event, so far, has been the most challenging part for the women's basketball team, they've played back to back games at nakakaramdam na sila ng pagod at pananakit ng katawan. Hindi pa madali ang kakalabanin nila sa red team ngayon dahil matatangkad at malalaki ang mga katawan nito. Lugi sila kung pisikalan ang labanan, kaya dinaan nila ito sa bilis at liksi. Limang puntos ang hinahabol nila papasok ng fourth quarter. Mikha's off in this game, dikit ang bantay niya sa kaniya at lagi pa itong natutulak. Her frustrations over referees no foul calls is affecting her performance. Kaya si Colet muna ang pinaglaro ni coach Miya. Baba sa dalawang puntos ang lamang ng red team under 3 minutes. The crowd is up on their feet as blue Ravens has the ball possession, Colet gets a screen from their center. She eyed the rim, two options in her mind — first is to take the shot, or second, to pass the ball to the cutting Samantha on the post, but just when she's about to pass the ball, there was a quick help defense from the opponent breaking the play. With less than 5 seconds on the shot clock, Colet had no other choice but to take the shot. She crowd roar as she banks it in — they now have the lead.
But their celebration was short-lived as Colet falls down holding her left ankle, groaning in pain.
“Ugh, fuck! Tangina!” She muttered. Her teammates rush towards her.
“Cap, okay ka lang?” Xasha asked. Worried.
“Pangit ng bagsak ko.” Unfortunately, she had a bad landing on her opponent's foot and sprained her ankle.
They immediately carry her to the bench. Aiah and Maloi hurry to check her up.
Lumapit si coach Miya kay Mikha. “Mikha, put yourself together. We need you now, Vergara is out for the rest of the game.”
Mikha nodded frantically and tucks her jersey in. While their captain is being assisted on the side line, the game resumes. They call for substitution. Mikha is ready to enter the court when Aiah held her arm and whisper to her ear.
“Mikhs, you got this. Just play your game, okay? Alam namin kung gaano ka kagaling. Keep your cool, we trust you.” She motivates and patted Mikha's back.
Mikha gave her a small smile and taps Aiah's waist back before nodding her head yes.
“Last two minutes!” Said the announcer.
Mikha and her team have to put full pressure on red's offense and avoid unnecessary foul. Binabasa ni Mikha ang galaw ng binabantayan niya. Malaking tulong na nakapagpahinga siya ng ilang minuto at nagamit niya 'yon para makuha ang nilalaro ng kalaban nila. Kaya nang pumeke ng tira ang binabantayan niya, hindi ito nagpadala sa bitag nito. She smirks when she blocks the shot.
“Go, go!” Mikha shouted to her teammates to run as fast as they can to the opposite court. Three players are guarding her, freeing Xasha, Samantha and Palma.
She made a baseball pass to Xasha I the corner,“Take the shot, Xash!”
They had their hands on the air as Xasha tossed the ball.
A moment of silence...Bang!
“Jersey no. 5, three points!” Naghiyawan ang crowd at napatawag ng time-out ang red team.
Mikha takeovers the game, she's on her element now. Colet looks proud at her. It was a tough match but they manage to sweep all three games.
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Day 4
Mikha, Colet and the rest of the team finally got their much needed rest. Dahil hindi nila kailangang umattend ng event sa araw na 'to at nag aabang na lang sila kung sino ang mananalo sa tatlong team na naglalaban na haharapin nila sa pagtatapos ng event bukas.
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