The coach's speech was fresh in Linus's mind as he and his teammates made their way out onto the field, the lineup just announced. Excitement buzzed among the group, and though Linus felt a hint of nerves, he also felt more ready than ever. This was their final game—the moment they had all been pushing toward. Linus took a deep breath, letting the cool air and the energy around him focus his thoughts.
As they walked, Linus turned to Elias, curiosity nagging at him. "Is there anything special they do before the final? Like…any kind of ceremony or something?"
"Nah," Elias shook his head with a grin. "They keep things pretty simple. But after the final, they usually do a casual wrap-up. They'll give out medals, announce the winning team, and sometimes hand out a few individual awards. You know, best hitter, best pitcher, player of the tournament…stuff like that."
