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Then, in the charging formation, Oher became the sharpest spear.

"Stop him...stop him..." Seeing the situation was getting out of hand, Coach George on the sidelines didn't have time to worry about Sam anymore. He shouted loudly to his teammates.

Meanwhile, Coach Cotton on the other side was excitedly shouting, "That's it, Michael! You're the best... I knew you could do it!"

Clearly, at this moment, Coach Cotton found the right way to use Oher.

The physically strong Oher can achieve the greatest effect with the simplest and most direct commands.

Amid the commotion off the field, Oher knocked over several Melford players along the way. Finally, he escorted his own quarterback to the end zone.

During St. Mary's second scoring opportunity, after Oher once again pushed past his opponent to help his quarterback easily score a touchdown, Coach George muttered in frustration, "Damn it, we just can't contain that big guy!"

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After the ball was switched, it came into Mike's hands. He used his agile footwork to shake off his opponents and helped Melford High School score six more points.

"Thank goodness we have Mike!"

On the sidelines, Coach George, watching the game intently, felt a rollercoaster of emotions, a mixture of surprise and delight. Losing all control of his emotions, all he could do now was trust his players.

This match is expected to be a tough battle.

Chapter 67 The Battle of Real Men

Due to the intensity of the high school league, many games often end with both sides only scoring a dozen or so points.

In this top-ten competition, Melford High School and St. Mary's Academy changed the score to 24-16 shortly after the start of the second quarter.

This situation has exceeded the intensity of a typical college league.

Of course, the excitement continues.

When Melford High School had a second chance to score, Mike once again used his superb dribbling skills to help his team score two more points.

Then, St. Mary's Academy, having switched possession of the ball, launched a counterattack.

They once again used their powerful offensive capabilities to catch up in the score.

As the players from both sides traded blows, the game became increasingly intense.

The audience's enthusiasm was fueled by witnessing such a thrilling match live.

As the game progressed, the score reached 33-30 at the end of the third quarter. Melford High School held onto their lead by a narrow margin.

There was also good news for Melford High School: they still had possession of the first ball at the start of the fourth quarter.

This is a good opportunity to widen the score gap.

During the two-minute break, Coach George did not explain the tactics to the players again.

Seeing his team members looking exhausted, he encouraged them, "Kids, you did a great job, I'm proud of you. Keep going, keep it up, victory is ours."

With three quarters, halftime, and timeouts, the game had been going on for almost an hour.

The intense competition is putting the team members to the test of physical exhaustion.

It could also be described as a test of willpower.

Coach George looked at Sam, who was slumped to the side with his head down, and asked with concern, "Sam, how are you? Can you keep going?"

Sam showed great tenacity in the previous three quarters. Although he didn't completely shut down the opponent's number 74, he still played a role to some extent.

Sam definitely played a part in Melford High School's narrow lead.

"I can still keep going, Coach~" Sam stubbornly raised his head, his face covered in sweat as if he had been washed with water.

As a former school bully, Sam possesses his own pride, and he cannot tolerate his own incompetence.

He had felt that sense of powerlessness once before, with Mike. Now, he absolutely refused to allow himself to lose to number 74 again.

Coach George understood Sam's determination. He patted him on the shoulder and said, "You're a good kid. Don't push yourself too hard. If you can't take it anymore, just tell me."

The two-minute break passed quickly, and both teams returned to the field for the final showdown.

As the team members took the stage, the audience's enthusiasm was reignited.

Amid cheers and shouts, Sam wiped the sweat from his eyes and looked up at the massive man opposite him. This time, he didn't utter any provocative words, but his gaze was more resolute than ever before.

beep—

The whistle blew, and Melford began his attack.

Sam quickly moved to the side, blocking number 74 who was about to intercept the football.

Then, with a loud "bang," the two big guys collided.

Sam, who was smaller than him, fell to the ground, and then, with his strong will, he reached out and tried to pull Oher away.

beep—

Because Sam continued to pull on people after falling to the ground, Melford High School was given an offensive foul.

Perhaps inspired by Sam's strong will, Oher's憨憨 (simple and honest) face showed a friendly smile.

Then, he bent down with his massive body, trying to help Sam up.

Sam stubbornly waved his hand, indicating that he didn't need it.

Then, the Melford players who arrived at the scene separated Oher and helped Sam up.

This time, the team members were not dissatisfied with Sam's foul; instead, they showed a hint of admiration.

"Your nose is bleeding..." Mike walked closer and reminded him.

Sam took off his helmet, wiped his nose, and saw a patch of blood on his finger.

It was clear that his physical strength had reached its limit, and his face was somewhat pale.

Mike raised his hand, signaling to Coach George to call a timeout.

Then, the team members helped Sam to the sidelines.

From a tactical perspective, Sam, the team's largest player, is indeed the best fit to defend the opposing team's number 74.

Judging from his current condition, he is no longer suitable to participate in the next match.

Without Sam's presence to restrain them, if the opposing number 74 is allowed to utilize his physical advantages, many unexpected things could happen in the upcoming match.

Nobody wants to see this situation.

Just as Coach George was thinking of a solution, Mike spoke up, saying, "Coach, how about I go and deal with that big guy? I'm confident I can hold him off."

Mike is recognized as the team's strongest player, so having him restrain the opponent's strongest player, number 74, is indeed a good idea.

Coach George, having no better solution, was initially tempted. However, he quickly shook his head and refused, saying, "No, Mike. You are our offensive core. If you focus your energy on the defensive end, it will definitely disrupt the team's overall offensive rhythm."

The team members nodded in agreement after hearing Coach George's words.

Of Melford's 33 points on the court, more than half were scored by Mike on the offensive end, thanks to his outstanding individual skills.

It's really a bit unreasonable for such an offensive playmaker to be doing defensive support.

"Don't jump to conclusions." Mike analyzed the situation: "After the first three quarters, I found that although the opponent's offensive ability is very strong, they rely too much on that number 74."

If I can contain number 74 in the fourth quarter, their offensive firepower will be effectively shut down.

Mike could tell that St. Mary's College's charge tactic was an impromptu response from the opposing coach.

The success of this tactic depends on the opponent's number 74's strong covering ability. If number 74 can be contained, the opponent's charge tactic will be half-disrupted.

With Mike's explanation, the situation on the field gradually became clear.

At that moment, Mike continued, "And I believe in my teammates. Without number 74's threat, they will definitely be able to stop the opponent's attack."

Of course, all these speculations are based on the premise that Mike can really contain the opponent's number 74.

If he truly did what he said, and the opposing coach continued to use offensive tactics that his players were unfamiliar with.

What happens next will definitely be a surprise for St. Mary's College.

Listening to Mike's vision for the future and his trust in them, Melford's teammates gradually hardened their gazes.

Anyone who can join a rugby team has a desire to prove themselves.

Now, Mike is giving them the opportunity.

Coach George also realized that Mike's suggestion was the easiest way for Melford High School to win.

However, all of this is predicated on Mike being able to contain the opponent's number 74.

This is no easy task.

"Are you sure you want to do this?" Coach George was still a little uneasy.

“Of course, it’s all for victory,” Mike said nonchalantly.

In fact, Mike, who possesses the body of a demon, doesn't care about fighting or getting injured.

"Good~"

Mike's vision of victory impressed Coach George, who called the players together to discuss the tactical arrangements for the upcoming game.

Chapter 68 The Soul of the Team

When the timeout ended, Mike, who was on the offensive team, returned to the running back position.

This is the result of Coach George's comprehensive consideration.

He hopes that in the first round of offense in the fourth quarter, Mike can help the team widen the score gap and extend their advantage.

Then, when possession changed, Mike went to the tackle position to see how effective he was at defending the big man.

If the results are not ideal, Coach George, who still has one timeout opportunity, can then rearrange the tactics.

Coach George is a highly skilled player in American football. His extensive experience allowed him to consider all possibilities in this tactical adjustment.

beep—

As the whistle blew, Captain Aaron, on second down, faced the opposing quarterback's defense, once again accurately located Mike, and threw the ball out.

Mike, after receiving the football, glanced at the opponents' positions and once again chose to break out from the weak side of the opponent's right half of the field.

GO, GO, GO~

Mike, who has three levels of football experience, kept changing his dribbling style, getting past one opponent after another who came to intercept him.

The combination of extreme speed and exquisite skill allowed Mike to deliver a textbook solo charge performance.

"Stop him...stop him..."

Seeing Mike dribbling past several players with unstoppable momentum, Coach Cotton shouted loudly to his players on the sidelines, urging them to get back on defense.

On the left half, with no one to hold him back, Oher quickly joined the team's defensive retreat after hearing the coach's call.

He powerfully traversed both halves of the court, catching up with Mike's pace.

"Oh~"

The spectators outside the stadium were all astonished when they saw number 74 suddenly appear.

No one expected that Number 74, with his massive size, would have speed that rivaled Mike's.

With all these qualities, Oher is undoubtedly one of the most formidable opponents on the rugby field, making him impossible to ignore.

Now, let's see how Mike handles it.

While running at top speed, Mike also caught a glimpse of the big guy chasing after him from the side.

The opponent's speed forced him to take it seriously.

In fact, Oher had given it his all in this round. Panting heavily, he lunged forward as he closed in on his opponent, crashing into Mike from the side.

'Now!'

Mike had been waiting for this moment. Anticipating the giant's intention to charge, he used his powerful core strength to stop his momentum with a few small steps, and then leaned his body slightly backward.

Meanwhile, Oher, who launched the first attack, had lost his balance and could no longer change direction.

In the end, the two just missed each other by a hair's breadth.

Oher crashed into thin air and staggered out of bounds.

Mike, clutching the football, sprinted forward again, crossing the end zone line amidst the cheers and shouts of the crowd.