A satisfying crack of the bat against the ball echoed through the schoolyard one last time before I called it.

"Alright, team! That's a wrap for today!" I pulled off my headband and wiped the sweat from my forehead. A few of them waved back with tired smiles before heading toward the locker room. I loved this part, the camaraderie, the feeling that we’d pushed each other to be better. Even if some of them didn’t take it as seriously as I did, I couldn’t help but feel proud of the team.