SCOTT BRADDOCK

"Hot-tempered first stringer. The talented Braddock, who many look up to as the sort of powerhouse of the team, is secretly very troubled young man. Because he feels held back by the coaches and has been unable to distinguish himself on the court, Braddock is a dangerous kid who gets so frightened when the Creeper appears, he bullies his cronies and everyone else into taking chances with their lives to protect his.

DEAUNDRE "DOUBLE D." DAVIS

"Good natured Captain of the Team, Black, smart and talented. Double D. is ego-less and understands the power of teamwork. He knows he is a powerful player and feels the need to show it when on the court. When things get dark and scary Double D. does go head-to-head with Scott Braddock - challenging his not-so-good ideas and searching for a way to stay alive and help everyone else do the same.

IZZY BOHEN

"Student Sports Writer for the High School Paper. Izzy is gay but has never announced it officially - though there is lots of speculation at the school and within the team. He is a good sports writer and is respected by the team - except by a few whose ugly fears about Izzy rise as the going gets tough. Izzy is an intelligent kid who turns out to be an even-tempered leader when things get dark and scary.

KIMBALL WARD

"Double D.'s best friend. Protective, strong silent type. Much more volatile and verbal than his best buddy. When push comes to shove on the bus and things get serious, Kimball is a fighter.

ADAM TAYLOR

"More even tempered that the dark Braddock, Adam has a good sense of the zany, is kind of the goof-off so keeps everyone on the team laughing but is still a talented player. One of Braddock's cronies but probably the least serious.

DANTE BELASCO

"Handsome guy of the Team. Every girl wants him. He knows he is good looking and is very cocky about it. Is proud to be part of Braddock's little group within the team. Where else would a guy this good-looking be? Dante has a hard time retaining his cool when things start to get scary.

JAKE SPENCER

"Jake is the nervous type and not really a part of Braddock's group. This is a boy who is smart, knows lots of little known facts, and really starts to fall apart emotionally when things get tough.

BETO SANCHELLA

"Hispanic first stringer on the Team. Lots of cocky personality but a good-hearted kid - but excluded from Braddock's group.

MINXIE HAYES

"Sweet natured Cheerleader for the Team, troubled by the psychic dreams she has when the going gets tough. Minxie becomes a reluctant conduit between the kids trapped on the bus and the terrible Creature who is stalking them.

RHONDA TRUITT

"Another Cheerleader and Braddock's Girlfriend. A smart girl who questions why she is still with her troubled, unappreciative boyfriend and eventually has to stand against him when things get intense.

CHELSEA FARMER

"Spirited Cheerleader, Black and very emotional. Strong willed but shaken to the core when things start to go wrong. Chelsea tries to keep her cool and keep the team together until her fears get the best of her and she ends up going against her better judgment.

ANDY "BUCKY" BUCK

"Student Team Manager. Proud to be a part of the team - just wishes he were taller and more athletic so he could play instead of manage. Teased as a sort of team 'dork.' Bucky knows first aid and is knowledgeable about the bus as well. He keeps his cool but does break down when it becomes certain that no one is within radio range to get them out of their trouble, and it becomes certain all on the bus will die.

JONNY YOUNG

"The youngest and smallest member of the team - though Jonny is a good player with a lot of speed. Jonny's size, energy and cockiness make him a favorite of Braddock, who feels unthreatened and protective of him. Unlike other members of the team, Jonny has been kind of adopted by Braddock and his cronies like a sort of 'mascot' almost.

COACH CHARLIE HANNA

"Head Coach of the Team, the Bannon County Wombats. Black, powerful, good-natured, fair and with a terrific understanding of the emotional dynamics of his team.