Narrative Essay About Basketball Game

Outside the sun was shinning brightly, while inside the basketball gym, everyone cheered. Today was of course the one game we had to win to get into the playoffs. Everybody cheered hoping for our team’s victory. At practice this morning we felt ready, so we thought. Now it was sunset, and The Wolves were waiting; they were legends in the county and were trying to get their 4th playoff trophy. My whole team was on the court setting up for the game and everything was ready. Finally, when the hosts called our team name, the spotlight was on us. We jogged through the cameras, smoke, and lights to our side of the court. The other team did the same. It was time to play. We played 5 v 5, and I was in. Coach Jones said, “ JC, defend number 21.” Number 21 looked like he was 6 foot. He was huge. Before we knew it, we were losing 9-10, but we had the ball, and I was about to score a layup. But number 21, who we called “Bowser,” came charging at me and sent me flying off court. Not even a warning from the referees! Coach told me to come off court to rest for a
We took the photo, but there were so many people waiting for the speech, we were forced to the court. It was time for coach’s speech, and said, “ Great game guys it was up to the final stretch and thank you for all our parents who take time out of their lives to let their child commit in this activity.” I honestly didn’t pay attention to his speech this time until he called me up to talk to everyone. Actually coach did all the talking and I just stood and smiled. Coach said “the only reason we won this game is because of JC. It was a team effort but he showed he wanted it the most and proved if you believe you can do something, no one can stop you from achieving your goal.” Once he was through his speech, he dismissed our team. Even though I was a punching bag earlier today, I felt great that I was the star of the