A Convincing Claim
Sweat was dripping off the tip of my nose. I had my knees slightly bent, eyes scanning the field, and hands ready to deflect any ball that came zooming in that eighteen yard box. A tall, slim blonde came dribbling into the box, ball at her feet as she prepared for that game winning shot she was about to blast off. She pulls her leg back, all her conditioned muscles flexing as she does so. Then as her foot soccer ball, it was like a shot being fired out of a cannon. Heading towards the lower ninety degree corner, I dove and laid out flat on the ground. As I extended my hands above my head, I felt the sweet reward of the ball being caught in my hands. Prize in my hands, I stood up and strolled off the field to shake hands with the other team. Success was ours, and there was nowhere else I would rather be.
After shaking heads, I walked over to my mom, a bright smile beaming across my face. I swung my backpack off my shoulder and handed it to her. As I did so,......
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