Chapter Twenty-Three: The Varsity Debut
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As we enter Chicago in November, the winds blow along Michigan's icy lakes once again after a year's rest. Most outdoor sports have largely stopped, and Timothy High School's basketball arena is brightly lit.
The varsity team members who had just finished training were walking to the locker room in twos and threes to bathe and change clothes. There were also three active players on the court, including the shortest white kid, who was constantly passing the ball to two teammates on the perimeter under the basket. The staggered flight trajectory of the ball in the air did not affect the shooting rhythm of the two, and the shooting percentage was surprisingly high.
Thomas, who was standing under the basket, effortlessly caught the ball rolling from the net, and a standard two-handed pass passed the ball comfortably to Sun Yi's chest. As the two most outstanding children in the small school team, they were selected for the school team without any suspense in their sophomore year.
The 1.80m Thomas is a floor-to-floor player, but he is extremely fast and has good strength. And his dribbling, passing skills, even faintly higher than Glenn. Sampson and Sun Yi are on the line. Coupled with an accurate mid-to-long range shot, it's no surprise that he was selected.
It's been almost two months since I joined the varsity team, and most of the training content every day is tactical training, group confrontation. Something that is the same will always make people irritating. Finally, in a season that most Chicagoans hate, they're about to make their varsity debut.
Every year around November 20th, the Timothy Trojans kick off the season with a Thanksgiving Tour at Lyle High School.
There is no uniform schedule for matches in each state of the United States, and each team picks its opponent according to its actual situation until the end of February of the following year. In the week after Christmas, there are also a number of interstate tournaments.
In these nearly 30 games, the NSAA ranks teams regionally based on their record and the strength of their opponents. Timothy High School, for example, belongs to the Chicago area, and the NSAA ranks Chicago's high schools before the Chicago Regional Championship begins at the end of February. Top eight teams, according to 1 vs. 8, 2 vs. 7, 3 vs. 6...... The order of the fight against each other to determine the champion of each region. Finally, the same is followed for statewide tournaments.
"Haha, man, you're losing again." Sun Yi threw the basketball in his hand, and the feeling when he shot told him that the ball would be hit. came to Glenn, who was still shooting, and jokingly asked Thomas under the basket, "Brother, how many balls does this 'big bear' have to shoot?" "Because of Glenn's perverted power, Sun Yi gave him the nickname 'Big Bear'.
"There are nine more." Thomas, who had just passed the ball, continued to pick it up from the basket as he spoke.
"Yo Yo Yo! Today's 'Big Bear' feels good," Sun Yi was bored on the sidelines teasing his friend Glenn.
"Hmph, I'll want you to look good later." Glenn, who was shooting, took the time to threaten Sun Yi beside him with a thick nasal voice.
Every day after the team's practice, the two friends would practice shooting for a while. Finally, there is a one-on-one heads-up session. Eleven balls is not much, but for children who have trained intensively for more than an hour, not everyone has the physical strength to cope with it.
In the beginning, there were a few other teammates involved. Slowly, I found that just the shooting link was not something they could easily pass. Not to mention that there are extremely physical heads-up in the back, after all, most of them will find it difficult to appear in the higher-level arena after graduating from high school.
On Nov. 22, the 3,000-seat stadium at Lyell High School was packed. As the two strongest teams on the tour, the matchup between Timothy High School and Lyle High School attracted a lot of local fans.
Dhoni. Powers looked at his peers with "long guns and short cannons" on the sidelines, and then looked at the crumpled notebook in his hand. Glenn. Sampson, apparently most people are here for this teenager who is known as the second "LeBron".
He set his eyes on the black-haired and yellow-skinned Oriental boy on the field. Long time no see, let's see what kind of surprise you can bring to everyone.
Before the game began, the cheerleaders of the Timothy High School Trojans brought an energetic dance to the audience. The young and beautiful girls mobilized everyone's emotions.
Most eyes were on a red-haired girl in the queue, surrounded by the other girls like a moon. The energetic dancing, tall figure, fiery curves, especially a pair of electric eyes sweeping towards you as if intentionally or unintentionally, will suddenly make you feel a dry mouth, and you can't wait to step forward and tear the already small clothes to shreds.
Helen is being watched by all kinds of eyes. Donati is even more radiant, and she really enjoys the feeling of being in the spotlight. At the age of 17 this year, she should have focused on her studies like other senior high school children. However, Helen, who excelled in her studies, was reluctant to leave the stage where she was infinitely satisfied.
Sun Yi and Thomas, who participated in the official competition of the school team for the first time, were also attracted by the amazing girl. "I'm X, do you have any tissue? I'm going to have to. Thomas wiped the nosebleed that didn't exist, and said to Sun Yi with an exaggerated face.
"That's it, you." Sun Yi, who had a disdainful expression on his face, quietly covered the towel on his shoulder between his legs.
"Who can compare to you, you already have Anna." Sun Yi and Anna's relationship is obviously a well-known secret.
Anna, a sophomore in high school, and Helen, a senior in high school, are considered to be the most beautiful girls in Timothy, and their very different styles make it impossible for anyone to judge whose beauty is more deadly.
As Helen's performance ended, everyone present took a deep breath. It's too demonic, and if you jump down, you might make a fool of yourself.
After the start of the game, Sun Yi and Thomas, who had just officially entered the school team, sat on the bench as a matter of course.
The Timothy High School Trojans are constantly attacking the opponent's basket under the leadership of Glenn, and Lyle High School is not a vegetarian, and the defense against the opponent's offensive core is also carefully prepared.
As soon as Glenn gets close to the three-second zone, two players will be clamping him up. After a couple of missed shots from his teammates in the open position, Glenn opted more for his own singles.
Coach Boli looked at the situation on the field and frowned his already gray brow. It's clear that with the team lacking a second scoring spot, the opposition is getting more and more comfortable defending Glenn. The game lasted ten minutes, and at 17:15 both sides scored inefficiently, relying on star player Glenn. Sampson's play led the Trojans by two points.
Looking at Sun Yi, who was watching the game intently on the sidelines, Coach Boli walked in front of the oriental teenager.
"Sun, you have ten minutes to prove that you should stay there." Coach Boley's voice was low and majestic, and he pointed his finger towards the court.
Although he had been prepared, Sun Yi still quickly took off his coat and walked to the substitution area.
After a dead ball, Sun Yi replaced the starting scoring guard. After high-fives with his teammates, this dark-haired, yellow-skinned Oriental teenager finally stepped onto his high school basketball stage.
Helen sat on the sidelines a little listlessly, and the game was so far fierce and more exciting. As a veteran fan, she has clearly seen that the team lacks help for Glenn. After a dead ball, there was a whisper around him.
"Wow, that No. 8 is so handsome."
"You don't even know him, the boyfriend named Anna Chick in the second year of high school."
"No, I've heard that Orientals are very conservative about that."
………… All kinds of gossip kept drilling into Helen's ears, looking at the handsome oriental boy on the field. pouted disdainfully, it was estimated that it was another good-looking and useless goods.
As the girl who received the most shows of affection from boys in the history of Timothy High School. The image of Helen in life is completely different from the sexy stunner on the stage, quiet and independent.
When Timothy High School first arrived, that poor desk would be filled with love letters every morning. Helen usually doesn't hesitate to throw these unopened letters in the trash. There are some classmates who like to gossip and will be waiting there every day. As soon as Helen left, those subtle, bold or hot sentences were immediately spread on campus.
After several similar experiences, the teenagers who were eager to get excited about Helen quietly extinguished the fire in their hearts. But there are still some teenagers who think they have excellent conditions, and they still don't give up on this superb stunner.
With carefully selected gifts, in a deliberately created romantic atmosphere, boldly confess to this goddess in your heart. But without exception, these confident teenagers will end up hanging their heads and leaving dejectedly. Apparently, Helen's relentless refusal was a blow to the children.
Gradually, rumors about Helen spread on campus.
"Hey! Did you know? Helen, that chick is a lala. ”
"Oh, no. Didn't they all say that she was a stone girl? ”
…………
In the face of these malicious speculations, Helen did not care.
When she was 8 years old, an unexpected car accident took the life of Helen's father. The original warm home collapsed in an instant after losing the roof beams.
The misfortune at home made this beautiful girl experience the warmth and coldness of life early. Watching her mother work hard every day, Helen, who is ripened by reality, is full of thirst for power.
The only people who can conquer themselves are those who can change the world. And those flashy rich second generations are not worth caring about in Helen's eyes.
With the arrival of that number 8, the game continued. Helen, who was a little distracted, once again focused on the game.