Scene 6 - Team Talk

(Fade in to close-up of Carol's face, looking straight at camera. She looks very serious.)

Carol: (Pause) Okay, so tomorrow we separate the women from the girls.

(Reaction shot of girls sitting around in a semicircle, looking up, listening to Carol. Bruce is standing next to her, leaning against the car with arms folded, head down, as if in prayer.)

Carol: You played well today. Very well. Well enough to make it to the finals in a very tough year in a typically tough and competitive league. Tomorrow we play Regina Coeli in the finals for the league crown. This could prove to be the toughest team we have faced all year. Bruce and I scouted them today and they were playing some incredible ball. They were hot, girls, on fire. An incredible game where they beat last years champs. They were putting it out nonstop, girls. Did you hear me? Nonstop. They'll be tough to beat. But I know we are a better team. It's only a question of making them play your game. We can't lose if you make them play your game. (Carol glances over to Bruce, who nods in agreement, eyes still closed. We hear a few all rights from the girls.) We've got to stick it to them, girls. You've got to make them play your game. I have no doubts as to the outcome if you do this. I can't drive it home more forcefully, ladies. You've got to get up for this one. You've got to get hot, girls, get hot! You've got to want it badder than they do, girls! You've got to want it! Tomorrow we're on fire! Tomorrow we stick it to Regina Coeli, show them that we're the reigning queens. Right now we've got about five hours of free time, to savor today's win. But when you're at that amusement park this afternoon, keep that thought of winning on the back burner. Keep thoughts of tomorrow's dedication nice and warm. And, when tomorrow comes, show everyone how badly you want it.

(Close ups of the girls as they listen. Brief shots showing glances among the principal characters Bruce, Carol, Mary, Amica.)

Carol: (Continues after pause) Now I know that there is no greater incentive for a team member of Big Blue to perform than to live up to her God-given potential, but I guess I have an obligation to tell you something. I was informed by the CYO administration today that the winners of this tournament are invited to the Santa Fe Invitationals in two weeks... that's in New Mexico...

(Girls react to this.)

Various voices:

Excellent!

Word...

All right!

Gnarly!

Hella...

Bitchin'!

OH my God! (Laughter)

Carol: (Continues over this merriment) And I don't know about you, but I'd sure love a vacation!

(More clapping, laughter)

Amica: So tomorrow, I say we kick some serious butt. (She places her hand out, palm down.)

(Girls put hands on top of hers and say the school cheer in unison) Ungh!