When cheerleading practice was over, Ana still had a lot of energy, so she hung around the gym shooting baskets. She had played a lot of hoops with her brothers and had some skills, but hadn't picked up a ball lately. She had just thrown up an airball when one of the members of the girls' basketball team arrived early for practice.
"Nice form, cheerleader," sneered the girl. Ana glanced over at her; she was small but athletic-looking, with her long black hair tied back in a ponytail, wearing a number 23 jersey. Ana had seen her around but never really paid attention to her before.
Ana retrieved the ball and took a few dribbles. "You talking to me?"
The girl smiled, recognizing the reference. "There's no one else here, is there?"
Ana launched another shot, and this one was much better, dropping through with a swish. "You think you could take me?"
Number 23 raised one eyebrow. "You serious?"
"Sure. Unless you're afraid."
Just then the rest of the team started to arrive. The girl pointed to Ana and said, "After practice. One hour. Be here."
Ana nodded and went to the locker room, where she changed into gym shorts and a tank top. She grabbed a ball and went out to the outdoor court to shoot a little more, arriving back in the gym in time to watch the last few minutes of practice. Number 23 was the point guard on the team, and she was a real player, no doubt about that; she was quick, could handle the ball, was a sharp passer, and had a nice pull-up jump shot. Was she showing off for Ana? Maybe a little bit.
She was also very cute for a sporty girl, Ana noticed. She was thin but strong, with nice legs and small but substantial tits that were not entirely hidden by her sports bra. She had skin that was a little darker than most of the people at their school, but Ana was not quite sure of her ethnicity -- maybe she was part Filipina, or Hispanic, or Middle Eastern? Maybe she had one African-American grandparent? It was hard to tell, but it always made Ana happy to see a bit of color in this town.
When the practice dispersed number 23 hung around, wiping the sweat from her face and arms with a towel. Ana rose from the bleachers and approached her. She knew she was going to have her hands full, but it would be no shame to lose to such a talented player, so she felt pretty relaxed.