Personal Writing: The Game
Beginning of paper
It was five minutes before the start of the championship game; the
most important game of their lives. 1999 Class B State Basketball
Champions, Shelby Tigers. “That had a nice ring to it,” thought Todd,
their star point guard and leading scorer. Todd was also the leader in
steals, assists, ....
Middle of paper
.... tossed the ball high into the thick air and the game began.
Shelby won the opening tip and converted it into a quick two points. The
Detroit Central Cougars brought the ball up the court and scored a lay-up.
Todd was determined not to let this game slip out of his fingers. Led by
Todd the Tigers had been to the finals three years in a row and had lost
every time. Now that he was a senior it was Todd's last chance at
redemption.
Exchanging baskets the teams battled it out for th ....
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