章 199: Hard-Fought

The moment Ryuji crossed into the end zone, the realization of victory swept across Seiryuu High's sideline like a wildfire. It was the play that sealed their win, the final nail in the coffin for Shinryu High, whose formidable team now stood stunned and silent on the opposite side of the field. The scoreboard flashed with a harsh certainty: even if Shinryu were to score in their last play, the gap was now insurmountable. Seiryuu High had done what no one thought possible—they had taken down Shinryu High in the qualifiers, delivering them a humbling first defeat.