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Free Throw

July 20, 2022 10 Comments

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“The ticketholder seated in Row D, Seat 12 will compete in tonight’s Walker High Halftime Free Throw Giveaway!”

Valerie approached a referee. She couldn’t sit in that seat, but she’d bought that ticket.

The ref studied her ticket.

“We have our contestant. Let’s give her a big hand!”

Valerie positioned her wheelchair behind the free throw line.

“Two shots,” the referee said, handing her a ball. “Good luck.”

Valerie studied the hoop. Raising her arms, she launched the ball.

It sailed through the basket.

Gasps echoed through the gymnasium. Cheers followed.

Valerie smiled. Just like wheelchair basketball…maybe easier. No opponents here.

By Philip Scholz

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  1. HelenZ says

    July 20, 2022 at 7:25 am

    Love it!

    Reply
  2. Kevin says

    July 20, 2022 at 8:05 am

    A feel good story. Kudos.

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  3. Barry says

    July 20, 2022 at 8:38 am

    Nice job getting a full story in 101 words and making it good.

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  4. Dee Lorraine says

    July 20, 2022 at 9:35 am

    A slam dunk!

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  5. Tammy says

    July 20, 2022 at 1:51 pm

    Nice work, Philip. A good read that leaves you with a good feeling.

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  6. Jim Courter says

    July 20, 2022 at 9:07 pm

    Swish!

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  7. Tom Baldwin says

    July 20, 2022 at 10:58 pm

    Great story, Phillip!

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  8. June says

    July 21, 2022 at 10:05 am

    Excellent. ZI will share this with our writer’s group.

    Reply
  9. Barrie M says

    July 21, 2022 at 9:11 pm

    Great work Phil!

    Reply
  10. Sunny Spilos says

    July 26, 2022 at 9:05 am

    Like it

    Reply

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