The current third-years were called "the hopeless year" when they joined. Their upperclassmen had lost all hope for them, but they diligently practiced, continuously encouraging each other. Their hard work changed their rivalry for each other into trust.
The coach is harder than usual.
Der Trainer ist strenger als sonst.
El entrenador está siendo más 
severo que de costumbre.
El entrenador está siendo más 
severo que de costumbre.
Le coach est plus sévère
que d’habitude.
O treinador está mais rígido que o normal.