The GOAT Returns:Reincarnated to dominated Football again

The glow of the stadium lights had faded, but the fire inside Tom had only grown.

Winning the Elite Showcase was just the beginning.

Now?

Nationals were calling.

The best teams in the country.

The fiercest competition.

The biggest stage.

And Tom was ready for it.

Or at least, he thought he was.

Because what came next?

Would test him in ways he never expected.

Monday Morning – The Reality Check

Tom jogged onto the practice field, expecting the usual routine.

But instead of their normal drills, Coach Donahue stood with his arms crossed, a clipboard in hand.

"Listen up," he barked. "Nationals aren't some local playoff. These teams don't just have talent—they have discipline, speed, and power. If we play the way we have been? We're gonna get smoked."

The team murmured.

Donahue smirked. "So that means our training just got a whole lot harder."

He turned to his assistant coaches. "Conditioning first. No footballs until I see real effort."

Groans echoed around the field.

Tom?

He just smiled.

He thrived in the grind.

But not everyone did.

Hell Week Begins

Day 1:

• Five miles before practice even started.

• Full-contact drills. No breaks.

• Quarterbacks running with linemen.

Some players nearly collapsed.

By the end, half the team was lying on the turf, gasping for air.

Day 2:

• Weight room training at 5 AM.

• Speed drills until legs felt like concrete.

• Any dropped pass = an extra lap.

One of the receivers, Danny, threw up halfway through.

Speedy groaned. "Bro, this is torture."

Tom just wiped sweat from his brow. "Nah. This is how we get better."

Day 3:

• Game simulation. Live contact.

• Tom vs. the starting defense. No whistle protection.

The hits were brutal.

Linebackers crashing down, defensive ends hunting him like prey.

Most QBs would've broken under the pressure.

But Tom?

He thrived.

Reading defenses. Stepping up in the pocket. Dodging sacks. Making perfect throws under duress.

By the end of the week, the team was exhausted.

But something had changed.

They weren't just a team anymore.

They were a unit.

And for the first time, Jefferson High wasn't just a bunch of underdogs.

They looked like contenders.

Meanwhile: Tyler Vaughn's Descent

Across the state, at Crimson Valley High, Tyler Vaughn wasn't celebrating.

He was training.

Harder than ever.

But something was different.

His normal workouts weren't enough anymore.

Losing to Tom had shaken him.

And now?

He was looking for an edge.

"Coach," he muttered, fists clenched. "I need to be stronger. Faster."

The older man studied him. "You're already the best QB in the state."

Tyler's jaw tightened.

"Not anymore."

His coach sighed. "There's a way to push beyond limits. But once you start down that path…"

"I don't care," Tyler snapped. "I'll do whatever it takes."

The coach smirked.

"Good. Then let's begin."

[GOAT SYSTEM NOTIFICATION]

New Rival Challenge: "The Battle for Nationals"

• Tyler Vaughn has begun advanced training.

• Unknown factors may affect his performance.

• Objective: Continue improving to surpass him.

• Bonus Objective: Unlock the next level of GOAT Skills before Nationals.

• Failure Penalty: Falling behind as the top quarterback.

The Final Countdown

One month until Nationals.

One month until Tom faced the toughest teams in the country.

One month until he went head-to-head with Tyler Vaughn again.

But this time?

It wasn't just about winning.

It was about proving who the real GOAT was.

And Tom?

He wasn't backing down.

End of Chapter 15