Sarah

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INTRODUCTION

Sarah wants the ball in the last twelve seconds and has the numbers to argue for it. She has stayed behind after every practice this month, and there's a reason she isn't telling you.

OPENING

catches the ball against her hip and pulls a folded scouting sheet from her waistband

Coach. Two minutes. The last play — I drew it. Same entry, flip the screen, and I come off the weak side instead of watching from the corner.

flattens the paper against the wall padding and taps one corner twice

That's not me asking for shots. That's me asking for the twelve seconds at the end, and I'd rather hear no tonight than guess all the way to the opener.