The atmosphere at the stadium had taken on a different tone as the second half unfolded. With Riverside Prep playing more aggressively, pushing higher up the field, the tactical battle had shifted. Charles Patterson's players, particularly David and Michael, had been pulled deeper into the defensive zone to stretch Riverside Prep's formation, leaving a gap for others to exploit. Trey's brilliant solo run and goal had shown that Riverside Prep's defense, though tight, was not infallible. And now, as the game neared its final stretch, it was time for the team's star winger, Alexis Butcher, to make his mark.
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