The deciding shot

Chapter 9

"Alright ladies. Come here." Coach practically screamed. We came and sat on the bleachers.

"I have your gear, I'll call you one by one. Okay? Okay! First is, Marie. Marie you are number 15. Next, Amber. You're number 67. Amber and Marie grab your uniforms and bags and gear and go sit down. Anna come here." I walked over to coach and he grabbed my shoulders. Everyone gasped.

"Team, I've had you for a long time. And I would really like to introduce our new team captain and point guard, Anna Ferinde. She's a freshmen. So please treat her with kindness,

"I know she might be short, but she has aspiring talent, and she plays the game only for the game. She doesn't hurt anyone. Please be kind. And make her feel welcome." Coach said with a kindness in his voice no one had ever heard.

"Alright Ferinde go grab your gear and go sit next to Amber." His voice went back to normal. I went and grabbed my jersey and saw the last named was taped. So it only had 13 on it. Coach told me he did that so if, and when, we got to the championship people wouldn't know who I was. And I would surprise the media.