Crossward 2

1. to finish at the same time or score the same number of points, etc. in a competition as someone or something else
6. one of a series of games played after the regular season to decide which teams will advance to play for the championship
8. to show enjoyment or approval of something such as a performance or speech by clapping the hands repeatedly to make a noise
9. a competition for teams or single players in which a series of games is played, and the winners of each game play against each other until only one winner is left
11. the general name for a particular group of sports in which people compete, including running, jumping, and throwing
12. a person, usually a woman or girl in an organized group, who leads the crowd in shouting encouragement and supporting a team at a sports event

1. (in rugby) the act of scoring points by putting the ball down on the ground behind the other team's goal
2. a person who someone is competing against in a sports event
3. a large closed area of land with rows of seats around the sides and often with no roof, used for sports events and musical performances
4. to win or get a point, goal, etc. in a competition, sport, game, or test
5. a song that has special importance for a particular group of people, an organization, or a country, often sung on a special occasion
7. someone who appears on television or radio, giving information and news about sports events
10. a person who is in charge of a sports game and who makes certain that the rules are followed
12. someone whose job is to train and organize a sports team
13. (in basketball) to move a ball by repeatedly hitting it against the floor with your hand