After training ended that day, Beelman held a meeting for the team members.
He explained the situation to everyone, saying that they had to play a warm-up match against a designated opponent and win in order to officially join the CIF San Francisco League.
"This isn't fair."
"CIF bunch of liars, we played so well."
"Why do we still have to play another game?"
"Who are our opponents?"
Everyone suddenly burst into a commotion, some complaining, others asking questions.
When the noise died down a bit, Beelman said, "Director Liu told me that the designated opponent is Fremont High School from Oakland."
As soon as the words were spoken, the team fell silent, no one spoke, and a few faces showed nervous expressions.
The training hall suddenly fell into an awful silence, making the sunlight that slanted into the YMCA gym at five something seemed a bit icy.
