The glow of the screen lights up TJ Cole’s focused expression. In the darkened room at Raines High School, the same play rolls back and repeats – a defensive formation that might hold the key to his team’s next victory.

Click. Rewind. Play.

The senior quarterback’s eyes narrow as he studies the cornerback’s positioning, mentally cataloging every detail that could make the difference under Friday night’s lights.

This isn’t homework, though it is certainly a study session.

Cole draws on the screen.

“We’ve got a lot of Cover 3 beaters that we can dominate teams with,” he said, his voice carrying the confidence of someone who’s spent hours decoding the puzzle pieces of high school defenses.

The solitary work has helped propel the Vikings to a dominant 3-0 start this season.

In the quiet

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