The stands were already getting packed and the crowd getting louder as we all walked off of the buses and into the locker rooms of Doc Harris. Inside it was as quiet as a library. My teammates quickly started to strap their gear on and do what was necessary to prepare for one of the biggest games of the season. As I did the same, I thought back to that week of practice and remembered that most of the players that played varsity at my defensive position were hurt and a big part of me hoped that this would be my chance to start in my first varsity football game, a dream that had consumed my mind since the end of the previous football season.
After everyone was dressed and ready to warm up, we all walked out of the locker room holding hands in two…
I quickly became conscious of the fact that I wasn’t nervous whatsoever but actually very alert. A combination of aderol, and extra strength 5 hour energy had completely wiped away my fear and replaced it with a feeling of confidence, strength, and pure energy. My mind flashed back to about 30 minutes earlier when I tossed the aderol tablet in my mouth and then downed it with the energy shot. This probably wasn’t the healthiest combination of substances to take, but at the moment it was the least of my worries.
Before I knew it, warm ups were finished and the game was about to begin. Both special teams quickly lined up in their formations and awaited the referee’s whistle. After the referee finally blew the whistle, we kicked the ball. The returner caught it and attempted to dodge and weave but was swallowed up by multiple defenders and quickly brought down. Now it was time for our defense to go out. At this point I had no clue who was starting at my position, so I stayed on the field just in case it was me. “Better to be out there than on the sideline!” I yelled to my…