Jake Maddox: Quarterback Comeback

Jake Maddox: Quarterback Comeback — page 3 — the handoff for a play action He spun to his left fooling the defense completely Carlos looked up the field for a receiver His best receiver Andrew Tucker darted across the field The defender stuck with him though Carlos looked around the field trying to find someone to pass to The other receivers were also having trouble losing their defenders No one was open for a pass Carlos considered the options It's only fifteen yards to the end zone he thought I can do it So he ran the ball himself Some of the defensive linemen were still distracted by the running back But one defender recovered quickly He went after Carlos Carlos was only five yards from the end zone when the defender caught him Carlos felt the tackler's arms close around his waist But Carlos was just as big as the defender and he didn't go down He dragged the tackler right into

Jake Maddox: Quarterback Comeback — page 4 — the end zone with him Touchdown Coach French shouted blowing his whistle Nice play Carlos he added Thanks Coach Carlos said He walked over to the coach and tossed him the football The coach turned to the rest of the team Did everyone see how Carlos handled that play he asked the team as everyone gathered around It was supposed to be a long play Andrew said He pulled off his helmet Carlos could tell his teammate was angry The coach nodded Yes it was he said But the defense was tight on the receivers upfield Carlos improvised It was a smart move and it worked Carlos smiled Right he said I saw the best move would be to run the ball myself Andrew crossed his arms Next time I'll get

Jake Maddox: Quarterback Comeback — page 5 — open he said Carlos could tell that Andrew wasn't happy Carlos seemed like a champion while Andrew himself had failed in his role as receiver The coach blew his whistle Okay everyone he said That's it for practice We've got a big game tomorrow so go home and rest up Against the Huskies Logan Meltzer said Logan was new to Westfield He had just moved from River City Now he was the Wildcats starting middle linebacker They're pretty tough Logan went on There are some seriously huge guys on that team A few people laughed Logan was one of the strongest guys on the Wildcats It was funny to hear him call anyone else seriously huge Carlos figured the Huskies must be giants if Logan thought they were huge Logan's right Coach French said They are tough But you guys know that Westfield has a

Jake Maddox: Quarterback Comeback — page 6 — history against the Huskies As some of you know the eighth grade Wildcats football team has never defeated the eighth grade Huskies Carlos smirked We can get them this year Coach he said I'm the quarterback so they don't stand a chance Andrew rolled his eyes and Logan laughed Coach French turned to Carlos You're one of the best QBs we've had Carlos he said But you're not invincible I'm super quick Coach Carlos said He ran in place and did a few dodges Some other guys on the team laughed The coach shook his head These guys are big and fast Coach said You might find running the ball or relying on the short game will be tougher than normal

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