Buzzer Beater

"Girls can't play on a boys team, sweetheart," he scoffs as he ties his shoes.

"Watch me," I say, walking away.
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Riley Thomas isn't your typical basketball loving girl.

She's good.

Really good.

Trying out for a girls team has never been a real challenge for her. She could show up at a try-out and coaches would already know who their number one pick is.

But Riley wanted a challenge.

Low and behold the boys team of Eastwood High.
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"Getting on this team is one thing, but staying on it is going to be a challenge."
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I planted my feet on the court. The clock was running down to its final seconds. I made my hands comfortable on the ball and eyed the clock.

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The ball disappears out of her sight as she is slammed to the ground.
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"Train me Brock, teach me to be more than a girl on the team."

"Riley, you already are more than a girl on the team."