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LET THE GAMES BEGIN

49 After just a few weeks of practice, the Titans were ready
to begin their season.

50 It would be a long schedule. There were twenty-four
league games, plus four weekend tournaments.

51 “Well, boys, we’re ready for another great season,” Coach
Davis began. “Last year, we won the state tournament. I
know some things are different this year, but I think we can
do it again. And we have a new opportunity this year.
Whoever wins the state title this year will be invited to play in
a national tournament!”

52 Now the players were pumped. They couldn’t wait to get
on the field.

53 When the game began, Berk felt strange. Playing as
sweeper meant moving around the field a lot and doing

things that he wasn’t used to doing.

54 Still, he handled the position well, so Ryan didn’t have
much work at the net.

55 The Titans controlled play for most of the game.

56 Peter scored a goal late in the first half to give the team a
1–0 lead against their opponents, the Storm.

57 Midway through the half, the Storm pushed the ball down
into the left corner of the field. Ryan charged out of the net
to challenge the forward. That left the net empty.

58 “Ryan!” Berk yelled. “Get back in the goal!”

59 It was too late.

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