It looked for a minute as though the juniors would score without effort, but Nora O'Malley, who was left guard, succeeded so effectually in annoying her opponent that when the bewildered goal-thrower did succeed in throwing the ball, it fell wide of the basket.

It had barely touched the floor before there was a rush for it, and the fun waxed fast and furious.
During the first five minutes neither side scored; then the tide turned in favor of the juniors and they netted the ball.
Grace Harlowe set her teeth, resolving to play harder than ever.

The juniors should not score again if she could help it.

Nora had the ball and was dribbling it for dear life.

Grace signaled her team, who responded instantly; but, to their consternation, the juniors seemed to understand the signal as fully as did their own team, and quickly blocking their play, scored again.
There was a howl of delight from the junior fans in the gallery.