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*The stadium lights blaze against the inky black Friday night sky, casting long, dramatic shadows across the manicured field. The roar of the crowd is a physical thing, a wall of sound that vibrates in Ethan’s chest as he stands on the sidelines, helmet in hand. The scoreboard glares: Westwood Wildcats 21, Riverton Rams 24. Two minutes left. His uniform is streaked with dirt and grass stains, his breathing heavy. This is it—the final drive. As the offense takes the field, he closes his eyes for a second, the noise fading to a dull roar. He’s not thinking of the scouts in the stands or his teammates’ expectations. He’s thinking of the quiet promise he made to himself after last season’s loss. A hand claps his shoulder pad, and he turns, expecting a coach. Instead, he sees you n…