The scoreboard flashed: Vorpal 58 – Piedmont 53.
The Spartans huddled briefly at half-court, their presence heavy, eyes locked on Ethan as if daring him to answer.
Darius Coleman slowed the ball over the timeline, dribbling with deliberate control, his gaze scanning like a predator. His jaw flexed, his mind razor sharp.
"That kid's dangerous… and he hasn't even shown his full hand yet. Tsk… I'll make sure he remembers who runs this court."
"Set one!" Darius barked, his voice slicing through the gym noise.
The Spartans snapped alive like a machine:
Brandon "Brick" Thompson rumbled into the high post, planting a wall of a screen.
Cody "Tank" Wilson ducked into the block, muscling for prime position.
Malik "Flash" Johnson curled off the double screen, sprinting to the wing, quick as a whip.
Tyler "Skywalker" Brooks hovered weak-side, waiting for the lane to crack open.
