The buzzer shrieked to life, a harsh reminder that halftime was over. The gym pulsed with noise—restless chatter, stomping sneakers, the metallic echo of whistles.
Score: Vorpal 33 – Piedmont 31.
The tension was razor-thin. Both teams marched back onto the hardwood, sweat already gleaming under the bright ceiling lamps.
Piedmont's starters looked carved from stone steady in their jog, shoulders square, eyes unreadable. They weren't just here to win; they were here to choke the air out of the game.
Darius "Steady D" Coleman – PG
Malik "Flash" Johnson – SG
Tyler "Skywalker" Brooks – SF
Cody "Tank" Wilson – PF
Brandon "Brick" Thompson – C
Across the court, Vorpal's lineup stayed intact. Young. Hungry. But with nerves tightening like guitar strings.
Ethan Albarado – PG
Lucas Graves – SG
Evan Cooper – SF
Louie Gee Davas – PF
Brandon Young – C
