Part 2, Chapter 8 Summary

Mick believes he won't be able to play until the following year. But Drager and Clark were caught drinking at Salmon Bay Park, and are taken to juvenile hall. Coach Downs stresses responsibility to the team. Mick and Drew are moved to first team. DeShawn is also pushed up.

Mick tells his father that night he will be starting on Friday's game against Foothill.

Part 2, Chapter 8 Analysis

Drager is caught drinking, and this gives Mick a chance in the spotlight. Mick is determined to make the most out of being automatically pushed to first string. Mick is also tremendously happy to be able to tell his father that he will be starting in the game against Foothill. Yet this further pressures Mick to perform well, not just to prove himself to his coach, but to reward his father for coming to...