My alarm went off and I jumped out of bed. Today was the last game of the regular season and if we didn't win we wouldn't have made the playoffs. I quickly brushed my teeth, made lunch, grabbed my bright red Jordans and Titans jersey. I felt like I was going off to war as I left my home not knowing what would happen. I got to class early and started my typical day, singing O Canada before the announcements. I could hear the teachers and students arguing about who would win the game today. I felt a tingling in my stomach because I never wanted to know the outcome. Finally, the clock struck half past three as the final period ended. I grabbed my books and went to the gym with my teammate