Descripitve Essay: Pre-Game

The most enjoyable experience in my life has always happened on Friday nights. This is not a coincidence, in high school Friday night was the only night there was a football game. The game starts at 7:30, but we have to be in the locker room by 4:45. I arrive with some fellow teammates at 4:50, exactly. It's still very bright and very hot by the time I arrive with some friends. The parking lot is separated from …

…butterflies are replaced by aggression. I hear the coach again, "LINE IT UP GENTLEMEN!" Two rows of teal quickly assemble within the locker room. One last time I hear the coach, "LET"S MOVE OUT!" An ocean of teal emerges out of the locker room. I am near the end of the line, and I see sixteen of the prettiest stars I've ever seen before. These stars are what they call "The Friday Night Lights."