1 English 1010-12N 18 February 2002 The Season Opener After two long endless months of continuous practicing a feeling of achievement flowed through me as we arrived at the location of our upcoming battle. This battle was like no other for us nine girls. The fierce competition that lay ahead would be fought with bats, balls, and gloves unlike others that were fought with spears, swords, and guns. While we waited to begin, three things crossed my …showed first 75 words of 769 total…

…showed last 75 words of 769 total…the team's bond was evident to everyone. Those two hard, long months of never-ending practices seemed to have paid off as we, the girls in gold and maroon, clinched our first of many victories of the long season ahead. This battle, which was conquered by nine powerful girls, was like no other. My anticipation, my preparation, and the game, seemed as though it were an illusion now overtaken by feelings of pure joy and accomplishment.