Part 2, Chapter 10 Summary

Foothill High is an undefeated team. The game begins out rough, but Shilshole gets their feet under them. Mick, Drew, and a kid named Perez slowly adjust their tactics against Foothill, and they begin to predict the team's moves. Mick scores a touchdown. Mick does his best to score again, but falls twelve inches short.

Part 2, Chapter 10 Analysis

The game against Foothill ends in defeat for Shilshole, and Mick is horrified that he is unable to make the final touchdown -a mere twelve inches away. The reader sees Mick in an official game, adjusting tactics and stretching himself as far as he can go in order to win, yet still the team -and Mick- fall short.