A Powerful Play

The scoreboard loomed over the field, its numbers glaring 19-6 in favor of Shinkai High. Tension hung heavy on Seiryuu High's side, but defeat wasn't an option.

If their strategy didn't change soon, Lucas would continue to widen the gap. It wasn't just Lucas, though; the entire Shinkai team was a well-oiled machine, executing short passes with precision and providing unwavering support to their star player.

In the huddle, Sota stood with a calm demeanor, despite the adrenaline pumping through his veins. The team's eyes were on him, trust and expectation mirrored in their gazes. A quick glance at Koenji and Kaminari, his two most reliable targets, confirmed his plan.

"We're going on the offense," he declared, voice steady and resolute. "I'll either pass to Koenji or Kaminari. Support them. We're not letting them run away with this game."