Two teammates from the crippled basketball team hauled the injured player toward the campus clinic.
His arms were draped over their shoulders, his broken ankle dragging on the pavement, letting out a strained groan with every step.
The remaining two players stood on the polished concrete, staring at the empty space. The sun was already beyond the horizon.
At the center of the court stood the captain, easily identified by his large build and leadership aura.
He was a mountain of a man, his shoulders so broad they blocked out the player standing behind him.
Panting heavily and clearly stressed out, his shirt soaked through with sweat. He stared at the spot where his teammate had fallen, his jaw locked tight.
"That's it." he said, his voice flat and tired. He turned and kicked the basketball as hard as he could.
