Meghan, Ana, and Maeve held each other's hands tightly as they watched the final moments of the match, their hearts racing with anticipation. When Khai scored the winning goal, they all erupted in joyful screams, joining the rest of the cheering crowd. The sound was deafening, a mixture of cheering and the blaring horns of the marching band playing the school song. The girls were caught up in the excitement, jumping up and down and hugging each other.
But as the crowd rushed onto the field, the girls were quickly separated. Ana found herself surrounded by towering figures, her view obstructed by the confetti raining down on her. She felt disoriented and overwhelmed by the throngs of people, their cheers echoing in her ears. Attempting to push her way through, her eyes searched for a familiar face.