As I stood at the three point line, the ball seemed to be in slow
motion. Screams from the crowd came as the ball dropped through the
net. Not only did this shot go in but it dropped through the net with
such force that it made a sound that was heard throughout the gym. The
gym was packed and the fans were on their feet, I had just hit my first
three pointer of my varsity basketball career. As our team set up the
press, sweat dripped from my face. I was close enough to kiss my
opponent, there was no way he was going to get the ball. He shoved me
backward and he planted his foot o…
