The roster

It was monday monring and everyone was back in school. Lyssa got to school, and walked to her first class.

Sean was waiting for her outside the classroom.

Hey. He said kissing her on the lips hello. They slowly started walking into the class.

Hey. Did Tracker forget you called? she said as she was about to sit down.

Yea, but he didn't care. He figured I was with you. I talk about you all the time.

Really? What do you say about me?

I just talk, I dont know.

The morning announcments came on. "Congragulation's to those of you who made the boys basketball team. The roster will be

posted by the boys locker room. Also congragulations to all the girls who made the Spirit Squad and that roster will be

posted by the girls locker room. Both teams will be holding meetings in the gym today."

Lyssa just sat there listening to the announcments until they were over. She turned to Sean.

Will you go with me after class, to see if I made the team.

Yea sure, no problem.

The class went on and Mr. Simpson finished his lesson right on time. The bell rang and eveyone got up to leave,

except Lyssa. She just slowly put her books away.

You ready? Sean said as he stood up, still watching Lyssa.

As ready as I'll ever be. She said as she slowly stood up.

They walked into the gym and towards the boys locker room. There was a group of guys looking at the roster.

Lyssa just stood there for about five minutes. Both were silent. Finally Sean broke the silence.

Look, dont worry. You made the team. Your just as good as any of those guys. So just walk up to the roster and look at it.

Lyssa just looked at him and nodded. She took a deep breath and walked up to the roster, and ran her finger down the paper.

She started saying the names to herself quietly. Jimmy, Danny, Christian, Gavin(Spinner), Alyssa. Alyssa! She said aloud.

Lyssa turned to Sean and and jumped on him and gave him a big kiss.

I'm guessing you made the team. He said laughing at her reaction.

Yup. She replied kissing him again.

I told you.

I know.

Mr. Cameron, Ms. Torney, shouldn't you to be in class. Mr. Raditch said as he was walking up to them. Lyssa and Sean looked

at the clock and notice class had started ten minutes ago. Sean let go of her and looked at Mr. Raditch.

Sorry Mr. Raditch, I got caught up in excitment. I made the basketball team. She said happily.

Congragulations Ms. Torney, but you still need to get to class.

Yea we're going. Sean said as he started to walk with Lyssa.

Oh Lyssa, I heard about your performance at tryouts. Very impressive, I expect that you will help us to win the championship,

along with Mr, Brookes and Mr. Mason, this year.

I hope so. She said turning around to continue walking with Sean. Sean walked Lyssa to class and then went to his own

class.

Your late Ms. Torney. Ms. Kwan said sounding very annoyed.

Sorry Ms. Kwan I was looking at the basketball team roster.

Why were you there, its the boys basketball team?

I know, but I tried out anyway, and I made it.

Congragulations! Your the first girl to be on a basketball team here at Degrassi. She said smiling at Lyssa.

Now take your seat, so we can get back to learning.

Yes, Ms Kwan. Lyssa said sitting down.

The day went by really slowly, and Lyssa zoned out in most of her classes. She was thinking about the team,

and what the meeting was going to be about. Finally it was the end of the day and the bell rang. Lyssa got up and rushed

to put her books away. She went to the gym and saw Coach Armstrong there.

Hey coach.

Lyssa, how does it feel to be the first and only girl to ever be on Degrassi's boy's basketball team?

It's good, but I dont really think about it as being the only girl on the boys basketball team. I

think of it as just making another team, and hoping to win. I've played on alot of coed teams. So i just think of

it as a coed team.

Thats a good way of looking a things. By now the boys team started showing up. About 5 minutes later the whole team

was there. They all sat on the bleachers, waiting for Mr. Armstrong to talk.

Okay, we have a lot of new faces on the team this year. Some of you played last year, and others of you have been playing for

two years. We have no returning Seniors or captains, so I picked some new captains. Jimmy Brookes is captain, and Spinner Mason is co-captain. Congragualations you two. Also we have a special addition to the team. We have a girl on the team. Now I

know most of you aren't to comforabl about this, but she is very good and will be an asset to the team. I haven't decided

on a starting five yet but I have an idea who they're going to be, and I will anounce it on our first game. Here are our

schedules as you can see the first game is on October 5th. We will have practice five times a weak, Tuesdays, wednsdays,

thursdays fridays.and Saturday mornings. I know its alot but we have a much smaller team than last year and we will need to

work extra hard to make it to the championship.

Everyone started to cheer, and coach quited them dowm.

Any questions? he asked looking around.

Yea, when is our first practice? Jimmy asked.

Tomorrow after school. Mr. Armstrong replied.

Okay. Jimmy said.

You guys can go I'll see you tomorrow.

Everyone got up and started to leave. Lyssa started to walk out of the school and looked around. She decided to go

and see Dylan and tell him the good news. When she got there she rang the door bell. Dylans mom opened the door.

Hi Lyssa, what can I do for you? Amy asked.

Hey Amy, is Dylan home?

Yes he's in the living room. Come on in.

Thanks. She walked into the living room and sat next to him.

Guess whar. She said to Dylan excitedly.

What? he asked as he turned to her.

I made it!

You made the team? Are you serious. He said hugging her.

Yep, our first game is in a month, Are you going to go?

Of course, I always went to see Paige cheer, but now I get to go see you play too.

Yep, I can't wait for you to see me play. You haven't seen me play for like a million years.

I know. Where's Paige?

I think her meeting isn't over yet.

You want to wait for her to come home?

No, I got to go home so I can get my homework done. The thing with being on the basketball team is now I have

to pay more attention to my grades, so I dont fail off.

Yea I understand.

Yea well I'm going to get going. She said as she walked to the door.

Hey Lyssa.

Yea?

Good job. I'm really proud of you.

Thanks. She said smiling at him, as she walked out the door.