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Hey, McFumbles here with the sports update. This Friday, our Bulldogs are

heading into their biggest game of the season, the playoffs!

This is huge!

The last time we were in the playoffs, I was just a baby.

Adorable.

Friday's game is not going to be easy. The Bulldogs are playing the Red Devils,

led by legendary coach Max Scully, a man whose drive to win is borderline crazy.

You're playing like a bunch of girls!

That was a game they won.

Good thing our Bulldogs know how to keep it together.

Even with their new playoff status, they're level -headed and humble as

Playoffs doesn't mean you get to walk around like you own the place.

It's about me.

You won't find me in the bleachers.

I'm made of black sugar.

And add a little bit of...

Take the balls. We'll see you later.

for the playoffs.

They really outdid themselves.

I just hope they didn't forget about mine.

My girls.

Man, I cannot believe all the perks you get when you're in the playoffs.

I mean, everybody wants a piece of the Troy now.

New contacts, Olivia, Maddie, two Ashleys, three Brooks, and one Carl.

Seem like a nice guy.

Except Mom Brenda wanted to give me a new look for the big game.

And nice touch. B for Bulldog.

Actually, it's B for Brenda. She insisted I wear it to seem more like a

So I insisted she wear longer skirts to seem more like a mother.

Bella, can I speak to you for a moment?

Sure, Coach.

So what's up?

Oh, did someone steal your pizza pocket from the teacher's lounge again?

I only wish this was about a pizza pocket.

I just received this letter from the county athletic board.

Apparently, Max Scully dusted off some old rule books and brought this to their

attention.

We hereby inform you that Silverado West is in violation of County Rule 146SB.

All middle school football teams shall be comprised of no less than 12 boys, no

more than 18 boys.

And because you're not a boy... They're saying I can't play?

I'm afraid so.

I called the athletic board.

It's a technicality. But because no one's ever updated the rule, they have

enforce it.

But no one even knew this stupid rule existed.

Yeah, no one except Max Gulley.

He's one of those old -timers who believe in boys on the football field

girls in the kitchen.

Well, you won't find this girl in the kitchen.

And it's not because I made that bad batch of cookies.

Max Gulley better get ready for a fight because he is going down.

That's what I'm talking about. Yeah, but let's not tell the boys yet. You're

right. They're in such a good mood and it will only upset them.

What? Seriously?

You guys were listening?

No. We were eavesdropping.

Yeah,

that's city talk for we were spying on you.

Look, this situation stinks, all right? And we want to help.

Well, it says here that we have to get 5 ,000 adult signatures for them to hold

a hearing about changing the rules. 5 ,000?

It's like the entire population of Silverado.

But if we work together, we can do it. Great.

I'll contact the board, let them know we're going to fight this.

Bella, you write up a petition.

Troy, Sawyer, you and the guys get the word out.

Newt, get rid of that hairdo.

Oh, thank goodness.

It's pulled so tight I've lost feeling in my eyebrows.

Wow, this spray glue is heavy stuff.

Where'd you get it?

My father uses it on his model trains.

It's so strong, they made it illegal in Canada after some lady got it on her

hand. Then pet her cat.

What happened?

They got stuck together.

Forever.

Excuse me. Do you know where I could find the Bulldog cheerleaders?

That's us. Great, here you go. Thanks.

Ooh, a Miss Ice Cake. I wonder who it's from.

Welcome to the playoff.

Signed, The Red Devils cheer squad?

That's weird. At cheer camp, they were so snooty, they didn't even talk to us.

I guess being in the playoffs gives us some cheer credit.

Yeah, we're finally getting the respect we deserve.

Good luck, cheer losers?

How dare they call us losers?

And in icing, no less.

You know what this means.

We can't eat the cake?

No. We're at war.

They pulled a prank on us. So we can't eat the cake.

It's not about the cake.

It's about getting them back.

Cool, cool, cool, cool.

But I'm still eating the cake.

Deviled eggs for the red devils.

Are you sure that's mean enough?

I'm sure. I made it with the eggs I found in the cafeteria dumpster.

When the school throws something out, you know it's old.

Say what?

Perfect.

This is harder than I thought.

Well, maybe these will help.

We got 27 signatures from my dad's dental office. It was easy.

Most of them were under anesthesia.

Thanks, guys. I appreciate it, but that's $189 in total. I don't know how

going to get $5 ,000 by tomorrow.

You'll get there, Mama.

Now we're off to hit the mall.

Guys! To get more signatures?

Yeah. Plus, I need your jeans.

I just need a whole cake.

Done it again.

67 names.

Bam.

Shrek Johnson.

S .B. Squarepants.

Dr. Icy Buttcrack. These are not real.

So we added a few of our own. No one's going to notice.

Oh, note. Have you gotten any names?

Yeah, a few.

Let's see.

37, 38, 39. In total, I have 5 ,239.

I attached an online petition to that video of me knocking over the water

cooler.

That's brilliant!

Now we have enough names to get the hearing tomorrow.

Thanks, Newt!

Hey, you're the walk -in -the -stuff kid.

Oh, will you walk into something for me? I can't just do it on command. It has

to come to me naturally.

from the Red Devil Cheer Squad.

Itches a little, though.

Oh, man.

What's in this stuff? What's up with this stuff?

Oh, no, they didn't. The Red Devils put itching powder in that lotion.

That's how it's going to be, huh?

What are we going to do now?

I don't know.

We've got to hit him fast, and we've got to hit him hard.

You mean with the prank, right?

Because with you, I can never tell.

He won't have much to smile about when I'm through with him.

When we're through with him. We've got your back, fella.

That's right. We stayed up late last night doing all kinds of research.

Really? You studied the county law book?

Nope. We watched Legally Blonde, one and two.

The first one was way better.

How do you feel? Y 'all come here to lose to me again?

Well, I expected something underhanded from you, Mac, but I didn't think you

would stoop this low.

Underhanded? I'm not the one that's breaking the rules.

Football is a man's game.

Always has been.

Maybe in 1955, but newsflash, this is a different century.

Aren't you a little firecracker?

I hereby call this meeting to order.

First, we'll take statements from Mr. Scully, then from Miss Dawson.

Mac?

Thank you, Roy.

Patty? New hair color?

Nice.

Don't you worry, Jimbo. I'm starting your boy in the game this weekend.

Objection! Young man, this is not a court of law.

We're just taking statements.

Right.

Okay.

Proceed.

First of all, I think it's important you all know that it is with genuine

concern for this little lady that I brought that rule to your... Your Honor,

we approach the bench?

I'm not a judge, and this is not a courthouse. Now, will you please stop

interrupting Mr. Scully? No more objections.

Overruled!

Now,

you all know I'm not a bad guy, but I bet you're going to think I am when Miss

Dawson gets up here and tells you how I'm crushing her sweet little dream.

And she's going to bat her eyelashes and tug at your heartstrings the way that

you females are so good at.

And you all are going to be so charmed that you're going to forget the real

issue.

Football.

is too dangerous for a girl.

Thank you.

Miss Dawson, it's your turn.

Oh, you're probably going to need these for the eye -dabbing and such.

Good afternoon.

I'm Bella Dawson. I want to share with you the stats for the top -ranked

quarterback in the division.

Eight games, six wins, 19 touchdowns, interceptions, 1 ,100 yards passing, and

61 % completion rate.

That's pretty impressive, but what did that have to do with you?

That quarterback was me.

Oh, yeah. No, she didn't. I mean, the hush -up.

Here's the most important stat. I was sacked 10 times.

I got back up 10 times.

Too dangerous?

Not for me.

Playing football is my dream.

And I think it's shameful that someone would pull up an outdated rule just to

stop a girl, any girl, from achieving her dream.

Thank you.

Thank you, Miss Dawson. We'll take this under consideration.

You killed it, fella.

You see this?

Goosebumps.

Let's just hope it worked.

Now the tough part, waiting for the decision.

We've made a decision.

Oh, okay.

Ms. Dawson, you've presented a clear -cut case.

The panel has unanimously agreed to revoke Rule 146B. Girls can play middle

school football.

Probably going to need one of these, Cully. You know, for the eye -dabbing

such.

like you'll be seeing this girl on the football field Friday night.

Actually, Ms. Dawson, the rule won't go into effect for 30 days.

What?

30 days?

But the playoffs will be over by then.

I sympathize. I really do. But it takes 30 days to overturn one of our rules,

and that's a rule I can't change.

I'm sorry.

I can't believe it. We're in the playoffs and I'm not allowed to play.

Looks like Max Scully got what he wanted after all.

Oh, I'd love to come face to face with that jerk.

Bella, here's my shoulder. Cry on it.

Go ahead, cry on it.

Go ahead.

Thanks, Pepper.

But I'm more in the mad stage, not the sad stage.

But isn't there anything that can be done?

I'm hoping so.

Troy texted me that he had a plan that will allow me to play.

Who knows? It might just be a good one.

So, we cut your hair, give you a stash, and boom.

You're a boy.

Seriously, guys, I appreciate the... this.

But I don't think it's gonna work.

Don't worry, Bella.

Newt's dad is calling the governor.

Really? He is?

Great. Okay.

Thanks, Dad.

What'd he say? Did it work?

Sorry, guys.

The governor can't help.

Although, he did get us free tickets for the state fair with front row seats to

the pig races.

I'll be backstage anyways.

You guys, it's okay.

The playoffs aren't about me. They're about the team.

But you're a part of that team.

And I still am.

I just won't be on the field. I'll be on the sidelines cheering you on.

Bella, this isn't fair.

You have to do what's best for the team.

I guess you're right.

Yeah.

I've got this.

Have a great game.

There may be one other thing we can do.

What if she had a beard?

Oh, I do.

Oh, she is not a handsome man.

This is going to be the best prank ever.

Nothing? It says glue.

No!

This isn't glue.

This is G -L -U -E. You know, which stands for good luck unto

everyone. Oh, just stop.

Yeah, it's glue. But we only did it because you sent us that itching lotion.

Because you sent us rotten eggs. You started it. Remember?

You sent us a cake that said good luck to your losers.

What? No, it didn't. It said good luck cheerleaders. I called in the order

myself.

Picture or it didn't happen.

Picture, it happened. Say what now?

Looks like it says cheerlickers?

Whatever it says, it's insulting.

How did this even happen?

Who'd you order the cake from?

Miss Pate's Cakes. Oh, no wonder. They always make mistakes.

They gave my nephew a happy Barstay cake.

Looks like we started it.

We're sorry.

Can we buy you guys some prank -free hot chocolate?

Sounds good.

Hey,

uh, good luck, Matt.

Yeah, same to you. Phil. Now let's play some football the way it's supposed to

be played.

Sorry you lost your girl, but rules are rules.

All right, guys. Get out there.

All right,

guys. This is the moment we've been working for all year.

I know Bella wants us to be out here.

And it just doesn't feel right.

If Bella can't play, I don't want to play.

Me neither.

Me neither.

Me neither.

We're standing together as a team and forfeiting the game.

All right, then.

Bulldogs forfeit.

Automatic win for the Red Devils.

Guys, are you crazy? What were you thinking?

I told you not to worry about me. We worked so hard. for this, and you

guys are so awesome.

I hope you're not mad, Coach.

Mad?

I couldn't be more proud than I am right now.

Thanks, Coach.

You know what, Mac?

I don't care that you won.

My kids are the real winners.

There's only one winner here, and it's Mac Scully and his Red Devils.

I gotta say, this was the craziest year of football I've ever played.

But it was also the best.

I just wish we had the chance to play the Red Devils.

We'll never know who was the better team.

See you guys at the Starrcade.

Red Devils! Relax.

We came here to apologize about our coach.

Truth is, he only went after you because he was afraid of losing to a girl.

What? Seriously?

Max Goley was afraid of me?

Oh, yeah. Big time.

This whole time, Big Bad Max Scully was afraid that I'd beat him?

That's the biggest victory I've had all season.

Make sure to thank him for me. You got it. It would have been fun to play

against the best QB in the league.

It's too bad it didn't happen.

Wait.

Maybe it can happen.

All right. The unofficial playoffs are on. Y 'all ready?

Oh.

Heads, you choose. Tails, we... Hey!

Coach. And we're busted.

Coach, we were... Hey, you kids can't do this without the lights on.

Now that's more like it.

Yo, devils, you think you can handle the bulldogs?

Oh, bring it Dawson. I always do.

Here we go.

And the lights burn out Then it's time for you to shine Brighter than a

shooting star So shine no matter where you are

Fill the darkest night with a brilliant light Cause it's time for you

to shine Brighter than a shooting star So shine no matter

where you are

Brighter than a shooting star.

I don't matter where you are.

Brighter than a shooting...