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The spacious, separate room contains a tactical control panel and a miniature tactical sandbox.

All of this was new and exciting for the rugby players who came from a small town like Melford.

It seems that even if you lose the game, coming here for a visit makes it less of a pity.

"You guys rest here for a bit, I'll go check out the situation outside." Coach George settled the players in and walked out.

The new competition venue needs someone to scout out the site first, to avoid making a fool of themselves when entering later.

After Coach George left, the team members relaxed again and chatted in small groups.

It's as if they're trying to use this method to drive away the unease in their hearts.

Seeing that everyone was not in the same state as they should be in a match, Captain Aaron finally couldn't help but step to the front.

He tapped on the tactics panel to attract everyone's attention, then shouted, "Are you really willing to lose the game like this?"

Although the players didn't say it out loud, they were all mentally prepared to lose.

After all, their opponent this time is Austin High School.

However, Captain Aaron's decision to bring the issue to the forefront at this moment caused all the team members to lower their heads and avoid eye contact with him.

This is a manifestation of guilty conscience.

"I'm not reconciled! Why should we be weaker than others? Is it just because we come from a small town?"

Aaron expressed his resentment, then his tone changed, becoming even more excited: "Show your fighting spirit! As challengers, we're not afraid of losing, so what are we afraid of!"

"Well said!" Mike chimed in from below.

He had long been dissatisfied with the losing mentality within the team. How could they give up so easily before even having fought?

Seeing his teammates raise their heads one by one, Aaron shouted, "Melford!"

"Must win!"

"Melford!!"

"Must win!!!"

"We will win!"

……

Previously, the Melford High School rugby team had been playing as challengers at the beginning of the season due to their poor performance last year.

Back then, the people of Melford were like people with nothing to lose, daring to fight and not afraid of failure.

After securing a spot in the top ten, everyone felt as if they had been placed under shackles, losing their previous indomitable spirit.

Of course, this cannot be blamed on any one person; the poor who suddenly become rich also need time to adapt.

It can only be said that Melford High School has not yet cultivated its own "victory culture".

……

Outside the door, Coach George had already returned after inquiring about the procedures.

He didn't enter until Captain Aaron had finished motivating his team.

After patting Captain Aaron on the shoulder, Coach George said with some emotion, "It was my fault before; I didn't supervise you properly. But it's not too late; we still have a chance..."

This year, the Melford High School football team made it into the state's top ten, the best result under Coach George's leadership.

Such excellent results, coupled with the school's preferential treatment, made Coach George a little complacent.

Coach George, who failed to gather information about his opponents beforehand, is now unable to articulate a good strategy for dealing with them, even if he has realized it now.

Therefore, he could only reiterate the Melford Football Team's most effective playing style: the dual-core interplay tactic.

Afterwards, Coach George explained the situation at the entrance and the precautions to the players.

Not long after, there was a knock on the door. It was almost time to enter, and the guide was already in place.

"Kids, this is the stage you deserve. Enjoy the game, and no matter the outcome, you are all my heroes. I will be cheering you on from the sidelines!"

Coach George watched as each player left the training room. When it was Aaron and Mike's turn, he patted them heavily on the back, as if to give them a boost of energy.

Chapter 89 A bad start

At the entrance, Melford's team was taking their final rest.

Before long, a wave of cheers, like the roar of ocean waves, came from outside the passage.

This means that the Austin High School team has entered the field.

Judging from the noise, there must be quite a few audience members here today. Realizing this, Mike stretched his neck from side to side, gradually becoming more excited.

'Austin Stadium? That's a great stage...' Mike thought to himself.

It has to be said that his ability to maintain such a good mindset at this time truly makes him a "big-scene gentleman".

As the time for Melford High School to open drew near, Mike noticed that all of his teammates looked very serious and uneasy.

Little George, huddled in the corner, was shaking so badly his legs were trembling like a leaf.

"That won't do," Mike said, walking over and gently patting the other man's shoulder. "Are you alright, little George?"

"I..." Little George wanted to say 'I'm fine,' but when he opened his mouth, he found that his throat was a little dry and the words he wanted to say were stuck in his throat.

He could only clear his throat first, and then force a stiff smile.

Actually, George didn't want to be like this either; he kept telling himself not to be nervous. But the thought of the upcoming match made him feel immense pressure, as if he were sinking to the bottom of the sea where he couldn't breathe.

“Relax, man. This isn’t a fight you’re on your own anymore, you still have us!” Mike shouted.

He wasn't just saying this to George Jr., but also reminding all his teammates around him.

“Okay, okay, I’m not alone…” Little George encouraged himself.

Perhaps because his attention was diverted, his leg tremors improved considerably.

At this point, the staff at the entrance raised their hands to signal that Melford and his party could enter.

"Ready!" Captain Aaron, at the head of the line, waved his helmet and shouted, "Let's go!!!"

As Melford's team entered the stadium one by one, the stands erupted in enthusiastic cheers once again.

This situation slightly eased the tension among the Melford players.

Mike, who entered the arena in the second position, looked around as soon as he stepped onto the field.

The tiered stands surrounding the rugby field were packed with spectators.

Preliminary estimates suggest there were approximately 30,000 to 40,000 visitors.

The scene of so many people cheering together was truly spectacular.

Mike spotted the Melford High School students in the nearby area on the sidelines. At that moment, the cheers from their area were the loudest.

Moreover, some of them even unfurled a huge banner that read, "Go Melford!"

Mike waved in that direction, which instantly drew even louder cheers.

"Mike, look over there!" Little George arrived at the center of the field. He looked extremely excited.

Following the direction of his finger, a group of TV crew members wearing headsets were setting up the live broadcast equipment under the scoreboard on the sidelines.

Obviously, this top ten competition will be broadcast live on a Texas television channel.

This is precisely why little George was so excited.

"Do your best later, there might be a lot of people watching you on TV," Mike said with a smile.

"I will!" Little George clenched his fist resentfully.

It's clear that he's in much better shape than before. Perhaps knowing the match would be broadcast live gave him the strength to succeed.

On the sidelines, Melford's cheerleaders were also giving full play to their youthful energy.

High knees, side kicks, bending over and raising the leg...

A hot thigh dance was perfectly suited to the atmosphere of the event.

Among them, Regina, as the cheerleader, is the most eye-catching.

Compared to her previous slender figure, she has now gained several pounds and her figure has become incredibly hot.

Seeing Mike's gaze, Regina immediately gave him a flirty wink and danced her thigh dance even more energetically.

Mike strolled around the middle of the field for a few more steps, getting used to the long grass under his feet, before heading to the preparation area on the sidelines with George.

Before long, all the team members arrived.

Coach George pulled out a small notebook and said, "According to the information I just gathered, Austin has more than one excellent quarterback; there's another player we need to pay special attention to..."

After the players had settled down, Coach George continued, "Their number 23 is named Tucker, nicknamed 'Tank.' He's the defensive end for the Austin team. His physical attributes and abilities are outstanding; several quarterbacks from other teams have already suffered greatly at his hands..."

Defensive end: Their main task on the field is to attack the opposing quarterback. They are usually the team's leader in sacks.

"Aaron, you need to be especially careful with this guy named Tucker. Don't try to go toe-to-toe with him," Coach George instructed. "If necessary, you can pass the ball out. Don't forget what our best tactic is."

The quarterback is the "brain" of a team; both offense and defense revolve around him.

This also means that if a team's quarterback is sent off the field, it will be the most serious blow to the team.

After receiving the coach's special instructions, Aaron nodded solemnly: "I understand."

Then he looked at Mike standing to the side.

Melford Football Team's most effective tactic is the dual-core interplay strategy.

If Aaron were to pass the ball out, his first choice would definitely be Mike, who is playing as a running back.

Feeling the captain's gaze, Mike turned his head to look at him. Then, he gave the captain a reassuring look.

beep—

The whistle to start the game blew.

Captain Aaron put on his helmet, waved, and shouted, "Melford!"

"Must win!!!"

……

When the two teams lined up at the center line, Mike spotted the opposing team's number 23, nicknamed "Tank".

Among the team members who are around 1.8 meters tall, Tucker's height of over 1.95 meters is quite noticeable.

Moreover, this big guy had very broad shoulders, and his exposed arms were almost as thick as his thighs.

Judging from his physique alone, this strong, big guy is not easy to deal with.

Subsequently, in the coin toss, Austin High School gained possession of the ball first.

Captain Aaron gave his teammates several hand gestures, signaling them to concentrate and prepare for defense.

beep—

The whistle blew again, and Austin High School launched its first attack.

Mike quickly moved towards midfield, wanting to coordinate with Aaron to form a defensive partnership.

As a result, he had just joined up with Captain Aaron and hadn't even had a chance to intercept the opposing quarterback when they were surrounded by the opposing players.

Clearly, the Austin rugby team had studied Melford's playing style before the game.

By cutting off Aaron and Mike's movements, the Melford football team loses more than half of its fighting strength.

And that was indeed the case. After the two broke free of the encirclement, they saw that the opposing quarterback had already gone to the end zone.

The Austin football team scored six points with a lightning-fast touchdown.

Austin High School took less than ten seconds from the start of the game to scoring.

This scoring efficiency is terrifying.

This battle demonstrated that Austin High School is indeed as strong as rumored.

"Get back on defense...get back on defense..." Coach George shouted loudly from the sidelines.

Chapter 90 Targeting