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Show glared at Kim, but said nothing. Kim thought nothing more of the incident until Pilar had the ball a few minutes later and was going in for another lay up. Kim chased her down the court, and was afraid Pilar had outrun her this time. But the Mexican made a costly mistake. Instead of going straight in for the basket, she paused to look over her shoulder at Kim. That was just the second Kim needed to catch up with her. She jumped as Pilar was jumping and caught the ball with the tips of her finger, deflecting the it away from the rim. Again Pilar eyes blazed fiercely at Kim. That was the last time she got the ball. Her teammates must have thought she was hopeless case, missing two lay ups that seemed like sure shots. They didn't hazard throwing to her again. Pilar, frustrated and angry, had given up even trying to guard anyone and by the end of the game was skirting around the court safely on the edge of the action without risking any more blunders. Several times as she was playing, Kim glanced at Miss Fites and was pleased to see the coach return a half smile. She had been watching as Kim had outplayed the Mexican. Instead of showering in the locker room after try-outs, Kim hurried to the Residence, almost running so she 85 |