CHAPTER 2
The next day was the big game against the Huskies. After their last class, Andrew and Carlos walked together to the locker room. The halls were crowded with people hurrying home for the weekend.
Carlos was all smiles, thinking about the game against the Huskies. He wasn’t at all nervous about the game. But Andrew was worried because of what Logan and Coach French had said.
“You heard the coach,” Andrew said. “And that new kid, Logan. The Huskies are tough, Carlos!”
“And I’m tough too,” Carlos replied. He held out his arm and flexed. “Not to mention fast, smart, and smooth. Those guys don’t stand a chance with me as QB.”
Andrew shook his head as Carlos stopped at a water fountain for a drink.
“I don’t know, Carlos,” Andrew said. “I think we should try some of those passing plays we’ve been practicing. You know I can get open.”
“Yeah, you’re pretty fast too,” Carlos said. He wiped his mouth. “Not as fast as me, but still fast.”
“Ha ha,” Andrew said. “But passing might be key against the Huskies.”
They started walking again. Soon they were at the locker room. Carlos pushed the doors open. Most of their teammates were already there, getting into their uniforms for the big game.
“Listen, Andrew,” Carlos said. “Coach French wants me to call the plays. I think the short game is going to be the way to go today.”
“I hope you’re right,” Andrew said. He went to his locker and opened it. “Because I don’t want Westfield to lose to the Huskies again this year.”
Carlos pulled off his sweater. Then he opened his locker. “Quit worrying, will you?” he said. “It’s going to be fine.”