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Kane

It was seventeen to thirteen and we had the ball Bottom of the fourth quarter, with less than a

That was my moment The moment I lived for The moment I always played for

Coach called for a screenplay and we lined left The fat fucker across from me lifted his head and pointed directly atfor me

I glanced at Aaron onh them

“Down set Hut one Hut two Hike,” I called

I caught the ball as the center spiked it backward between his legs I took a step back and tapped the ball, searching the field for an open player I scanned from one side to the other

Once

Twice

Three times

No one was open

Some people panic in moments like that, but not me

The adrenaline puh my veins and I saw the field with perfect clarity Every one of uys barreled down on ht as my head jerked the opposite way That hen my focus was the sharpest When I could see what no one else could The tiniest opening just to my left ahead about three yards

I didn’t hesitate I couldn’t afford to second-guess ut Ever

My feet kicked into gear, racing against tiainst the clock I squeezed through the sliver of space and then swerved to the right, avoiding the arrizzly linebacker I could see the end zone ahead The goal post beckoning me like a lover’s arms

Ten yards to go

Five

Two

I crossed the line of white chalk, hurling my body forward The stadium erupted in screa my name after that touchdown