Chapter Seven
Fifteen minutes earlier
In the locker room, Buddy jumped up and down to get his blood circulating.
Coach Bass gave the team a pep talk. “The Bobcats are big. The guy they call ‘Horse’ is six six and two fifty. They play rough, so watch it. And watch each other. They may be bigger, but we’re smarter. Protect Griff. Play smart and be safe.”
The team put their hands in the circle, gave the team cheer, and headed for the field. Energy coursed through Buddy’s veins. They may be bigger, but I’m faster. He stood next to Griff with his helmet in his left hand and his right over his heart, waiting for the National Anthem. When a woman walked to the center of the field, he rubbed his eyes, squinted, then rubbed again. He turned to Griff. “Who’s that gonna sing?”
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