NOVEL ONLINE FREE Chapter 13: Chapter 13 - Devil bat vs White Knights 2Q
The second quarter began with Deimon holding a 14-0 lead. Ojo's offense was looking to get something going after being stifled in the first quarter. Takami was determined to make up for his earlier misfires, and the White Knights were hungry for a score.
Ojo Offense – First Drive of the Second Quarter
Ojo started their drive at their own 25-yard line. Takami wasted no time, sending a quick pass to Shin, who ran through the Deimon defense for a 7-yard gain. Deimon's defense was aggressive, but Ojo was determined to strike back.
Then, Takami went deep. He launched a pass to Sakuraba, who ran a perfectly timed route down the sideline. Deimon's cornerback, a former basketball player, was out of position and misjudged the pass. Sakuraba made a spectacular catch, breaking free of the defender for a 45-yard touchdown.
Ojo TD – Sakuraba 45-yard Reception
The extra point attempt was successful, narrowing the score to Deimon 14, Ojo 7.
Deimon Offense – Second Drive of the Quarter
Deimon's offense quickly took to the field with Hiruma leading the charge. They were looking to respond in a big way and regain their momentum. After a couple of short runs by Sena and a solid pass to Kurita, Deimon was moving the ball efficiently.
On 3rd-and-6, Hiruma called a pass play targeting TJ. Even though TJ was double-covered, his size and athleticism shone through. He made an incredible catch for 20 yards, shrugging off both defenders.
TJ (Deimon) – 20-yard Reception
The Demon Bats were on the move, and after a few more short plays, they found themselves at Ojo's 20-yard line. Hiruma took the snap, dropped back, and threw a quick pass to TJ in the end zone. TJ, who had two Ojo defenders draped all over him, made a leaping catch and powered through for the touchdown.
Deimon TD – TJ 20-yard Reception
Deimon decided to go for the 2-point conversion, and Sena took the handoff, running straight up the middle. His burst of speed and determination allowed him to break through the defense and reach the end zone for the successful conversion.
Deimon 2-point Conversion – Sena Rush
Score: Deimon 20, Ojo 7
Ojo Offense – Second Drive of the Quarter
Down by two touchdowns, Ojo needed a quick response. The White Knights took over at their own 25-yard line. Takami opened the drive with a 7-yard pass to Otawara, who was battling it out in the trenches with Kurita. The White Knights were moving with pace.
Ojo's offensive line held strong, and Takami and Shin worked together to push the ball down the field. With Deimon's defense keying in on Shin, Takami found an opening to pass to his wide receiver, Takeda, for 15 yards.
Takeda (Ojo) – 15-yard Reception
As the drive continued, Deimon's defense struggled to match the pace, and Shin found another gap, taking a handoff for 10 yards and dragging defenders with him. Ojo was now at Deimon's 20-yard line, with momentum building.
On 3rd-and-4, Takami threw a dart to Sakuraba, who was open on the corner route. Sakuraba snatched the ball out of the air, breaking a tackle and diving into the end zone for a 20-yard touchdown.
Ojo TD – Sakuraba 20-yard Reception
The extra point was good, making the score Deimon 20, Ojo 14.
Deimon Offense – Third Drive of the Quarter
Deimon took possession of the ball with 1 minute left in the half, looking to extend their lead. Hiruma was determined to avoid any mistakes and make sure they finished the quarter strong.
The Demon Bats' offense was firing on all cylinders. Sena carried the ball for a 7-yard gain, followed by a pass to TJ that gained another 10 yards. With the clock ticking down, Deimon pushed deeper into Ojo territory.
With less than 30 seconds remaining, Hiruma looked for a quick strike. He dropped back, searching for a receiver when he was pressured by Ojo's defensive line. Hiruma avoided the sack, and instead of forcing a throw, he decided to call a timeout to regroup with his offense.
Ojo Offense – Final Drive of the Half
The Demon Bats' defense now had to stay sharp, as Ojo's offense was looking to capitalize on any mistake. Takami threw a couple of quick passes, and after a successful screen play to Shin, Ojo was near Deimon's 30-yard line with just seconds remaining in the half.
As time ran down, Ojo took one final shot. Takami dropped back and launched a deep pass down the middle to Shin, who made a miraculous leaping catch, fending off Deimon's defenders and running 20 yards for a touchdown.
Ojo TD – Shin 20-yard Reception
The extra point was good, bringing the score to Deimon 22, Ojo 21.
Halftime Score: Deimon 22, Ojo 21
As the teams went to their respective locker rooms, the game had become incredibly close. Deimon still had the lead, but Ojo was making a serious push with some big plays, and the momentum was swinging. Both teams were gearing up for a highly intense second half.