บท 172: One Touchdown

The whistle blew, signaling the start of the next series, and Midoriyama High wasted no time. They lined up with a confidence that bordered on arrogance, a swagger in their movements as they prepared to receive the ball. Derek, their star player, took his position in the backfield, his eyes scanning the field like a hawk hunting its prey. His sharp gaze locked onto Seiryuu's defense, as if daring them to try and stop what was coming next.

Midoriyama's snap came fast and clean, and Derek sprang into action. The quarterback faked a handoff, freezing Seiryuu's defenders for a split second before launching the ball toward Derek, who darted out to the left. Ryuji and the others reacted immediately, but Derek was already picking up speed, weaving through the defensive line with sharp cuts and powerful strides. His agility was unreal, his footwork almost impossible to predict as he zigzagged up the field.