Ender's Game

anyone got cut? This was an awkward moment and another embarrassing time in my life. I raised my head and replied I'm the manager. I thought I was not good enough? Often during practice I thought to myself, why should I stay and watch others play a game I loved so much and sit on the sidelines? Moreover, I attended basketball practice every day until the season ended. Coach allowed me to run drills and plays along with the others. I remember sitting in the locker room with my teammates…

My very first organized basketball game, three years ago, I was a scared, nervous, and excited mess. Wait, let's backtrack to weeks before the game. The level of anticipation among my team for the first game was sky-high. Our team, Purdue, hadn't known each other at all before we were grouped together. Over a span of a few brief weeks, we became quite close. Game day! I was one of the last of my teammates to arrive to the game. Coach Tom, coincidentally also my brother's name, supplied the…

When life becomes too much or I just want to have fun and relax my number one place to go is the ball fields. The field is where I go, because it is where my heart belongs. The ball field’s best feature is its green inner diamond shape, with grainy, brown dirt surrounding it, and the always freshly cut, stripped green grass making up the outfield. You’ll be able to smell the fresh cut grass and the cool breeze constantly flowing by to keep you calm and relaxed while you’re playing. When you…

First Time Attending a Football Game Watching a professional football game is a different experience. The other day I witnessed a football match between the Cleveland Browns and the Oakland Raiders. The stadium was roaring with tons of spectators awaiting to see the match. The stands were packed to capacity by spectators who included fans from both teams, mostly Brown fans though. A lot of enthusiasm among the vast majority of football fans, especially because both these teams are known for…

As soon as the buzzer rang my team ran on the cold smooth ice like winners.I stepped on the cool ice, and it felt like home away from home. The Rams were wearing orange and white, while my team was wearing black and white. We got in a semi circle and started shooting at Titus, who seemed to me that he gets better and better. After that, we got in two lines and passed to each player, and one by one we would shoot at Titus. Secretly glancing at the Rams. 2 minutes later we huddle up and coach…

the acceptance and acknowledgement of rules placed before them at a sporting event. However sportsmanship is more than abiding by the rules of a particular game, sport, or event, it is learning to apply the discipline achieved by following those rules in the real world. When one does something unsportsmanlike he shows no respect for the game being played, his teammates, and the opposing player’s coaches and fans. Many coaches share the philosophy of making their players into good citizens.…

Football game It was the third game of the season. We were playing Zeeland on the varsity football field.We warmed up on the 45 yard line.My team started with stretches then moved on to sprints,bearcrwals, all the warmups. Sawyer, Preston, and I were chosen to be in the coin toss. “What are we doing?” our coach asked when we came back. “Kicking” all three of us said at once. The opening kick was caught at the 20 yard line and their fastest kid got the ball and ran…

edit this! Much appreciated! Prologue She lifted her cards. Lily glanced through them, and slid a two of clubs across the table. She tried to disguise her smirk when one of her opponents handed her a four of diamonds in return. The game quickly accelerated intobecame a flurry of red and black. All too soon, Lily slapped down an impressive string of cards. The other three men at the (describe table) stiffened and took no effort to hide their gasps. Lily scooped up her winnings…

I am currently a baseball player for Lower Columbia College where I am also pursuing a general education AA with the expectation of transferring to a four-year college or university in fall of 2016. I signed with the Red Devils in 2014 while still in high school, receiving a scholarship to play for them during my college freshman and sophomore years. Although I originally planned on majoring in education to teach math and science at the middle and high school levels, my interests have shifted to…

It was a scorching late July day in Hammond, Louisiana, and I was drenched in sweat as if I had just taken a dunk in the community pool across the park. The game was just about to begin; my team and I were eagle eyeing the opposing team, otherwise known as “The Bomb Squad.” It was so quiet that I could hear my own sweat hitting the bench. The umpire broke up everyone’s concentration by yelling, “Play Ball!” We were considered the home team, and our defense stormed the cherished diamond. After…