As the season progresses, Will’s fast-paced, passing-oriented style revitalizes the Vineland Thorns, carrying them to the playoffs. However, owner Florence "Flo" Everson’s secret plan is revealed: she signed Will as a temporary publicity stunt to inflate team value before selling and relocating the Thorns away from Vineland.
During the championship game for the "Claw" trophy against Mane Attraction and the Lava Coast Magma, the Thorns fall behind. Realizing that brute force cannot beat the Magma, veteran Jett Fillmore completely embraces teamwork. In the final seconds, Jett acts as a decoy, drawing double coverage. She passes to Will, who uses his small size and agility to bounce off teammate Archie the rhino, soaring over Mane Attraction to sink the game-winning shot.
Following their victory, Flo attempts to proceed with selling the team, but teammate Modo Olachenko reveals he used his accrued fortune to buy out the Thorns franchise himself, guaranteeing the team remains in Vineland forever.