title – n. the status or position of being the champion in a sport or other competition
avenge – v. to harm or punish someone who has harmed you or someone or something that you care about
confetti – n. small pieces of brightly colored paper that people often throw at celebrations (such as weddings and parties)
dominant – adj. more important, powerful, or successful than most or all others
down the stretch – adj. used to describe the final moments of an event, often used in horse racing