Question

in his small idaho school, football meant everything to ernesto (
eto\) villareal, sixteen, the teams star running back. and yet when he heard fans screaming racial insults at him and his hispanic - american teammates, he wondered how he could keep playing for fans who felt that way. the insults also bothered andy percifield, a white student leader. when neto and andy teamed up, each using his own special power, fans began to feel heat they had never felt before. the details of this excerpt reveal the authors purpose by including facts and details about the topic. expressing opinions about a topic.

Explanation:

The text presents facts like Neto being a star running - back, fans' racial insults, and Neto and Andy teaming up. It doesn't express personal opinions about the topic.

Answer:

including facts and details about the topic