HAZE (On Hold)

Part 26

The next day is spent on the pitch and in the "classroom" learning everything, there is to know about their opponents, with the limited information they have on hand about the players and tendencies.

"Okay, this is what we can tell you with 100% certainty about the Canadians. Their Captain and leader is goalkeeper, Breanna "Brick Wall" Boyle. Boyle is already being recruited by teams in Europe, has attended Senior Camp and led her high school to two straight Provincial Titles, going undefeated in the process. She doesn't allow many goals, so I'm telling you right now, if you see an opening, take the shot; don't wait. Understood?"

They nod along in agreement to the request.

"Next up, they have a track star convert on their front line, Jordan "Might Mouse" Szwarz. She is small and fast; blink and she will be gone. So, watch your coverage."

"Lastly, the USWNT has Sam Mewis or as she is more affectionately known, "The Tower of Power," Canada has one player in particular, who rises above the rest of them on and off the pitch; she plays basketball and soccer and is a danger in the box to get her head on the ball, Morgan "Tiny" Taylor."

Jade puts her hand up

"Question, Jade?"

"Yeah, How come we don't have cool nicknames like they do?" They all laugh at the question including the coaches.

"Good question, but I think I'll leave that in your hands to come up with some entertaining names for each other, but please keep them respectful! Now, if no one has any other questions, I'll see everyone at supper."

"You guys wanna play Switch in our room until supper?"

They head up to Hailee and Jade's room and get themselves set up to play. They switch it up so they all get turns. With the door propped open and the noise making its way into the hallway, soon they are joined in playing by several teammates and even one coach. Their phones start beeping reminding them that it's time to head down for supper and there are several moans and groans and the room empties out.

After supper, a handful of their teammates rejoin them in playing the games before heading back to their own rooms for curfew.

"Having a curfew and someone doing a bed check sucks!"

"It's only for a few more days, and then I promise to stay over at yours."

"You better." Hailee and Amanda kiss before the keeper makes her way down the hall to her own room.

Hailee gets herself changed and after finishing off her nighttime routine climbs into her bed. With Jade having her head buried in a book, Hailee decides to grab her phone and send a message.

New Message

Hailee Zane: Are camps always this regimented? I feel like I'm back in school.

Tierna D: Lol! Unfortunately, yes, until you reach the senior level and get a bit more freedom. It's worth it though, Haze. Trust me.

Hailee Zane: I guess I just never figured on having homework.

Tierna D: It's just the playbook, read it a couple of times and get familiarized with it then you will apply it during training and game situations.

There is a knock at the door causing both Jade and Hailee to look at it as they hear it opening.

"Just checking in. Lights out now ladies."

"Yes, Coach."

The Coach leaves the room and Jade closes her book after sliding a piece of paper in to show where she left off.