The Top Sixteen

The anticipation in Jilin had reached a fever pitch. Families gathered in their living rooms, friends crowded around televisions in sports bars, and even travelers in transit paused to catch glimpses on their devices. 

It was the start of the round of sixteen, a moment in the high school basketball season that had captured the nation's attention. 

Even collegiate players couldn't help but tune into the league. The games were finally going to be broadcast all across the country! Most people didn't keep up with the rankings, so as soon as they were shown on screen, they were shocked. 

On screens across the country, the names of the sixteen teams flashed, accompanied by enthusiastic commentary from the newly appointed commentator rookies. 

"We have our top sixteen on the screen! For the first time ever, Jilin City has two representatives—and they're both in the top five!" 

With the mention of their city, the Jilin locals couldn't help but cheer.