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Jake Maddox
Cameron Jones plays soccer not because he loves it, but because his dad believed he will one day earn a big prize: a college scholarship. When his father’s job transfer…
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Bianca has looked forward to sharing her love of soccer and drumming with her grandfather, but when Abuelo arrives, his ideas about how she should practice and play throw her…
When twelve-year-old twins Lydia and Marco are invited to join their dance studio’s jazz team, Lydia is thrilled, but hip-hop-loving Marco worries about being the only boy on the team…
At his grandfather’s farm, Toby joins his cousin and friends for nature runs in the woods, navigating their homemade obstacle course, but fears he may reinjure his ankle in the…
When DeSean Mitchell makes an embarrassing mistake while showboating in the end zone, he ends up costing his football team the game. In the final play, he’s tackled and lies…
Amanda has always dreamed of being captain of a cheerleading squad, and this year, she is! But she soon realizes that being captain is harder than she thought. Not only…
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Lou and her brother Otto have played on the same hockey team since they were young. Coach Lopez has always recognized Lou as one of the best players on the…
Fourteen-year old Aarash is nervous to start his freshman year at Freemont Central High School. Though his family has lived in the United States since he was eight years old…
Eighth-grader Lisa Vega and her basketball teammates, the Dingoes, have made it to the regional playoffs, but before the first game their school gym is vandalized, the hoops, nets, basketballs…
While at summer camp, Domingo and Carmen Rivera are excited for the big Camp Rivals Race, an annual cross-country running competition. But during the boy’s race, one runner trips and…
Everyone on the Bader Ginsburg Middle School Badgers is looking forward to the playoffs and a chance to win back the Supreme Bowl trophy from the Wellstone Middle School Warriors–but…
Mia Hernandez’s gymnastics team is nervous about the upcoming season. However, they’re encouraged when their new coach tells them that she was once a gymnast for their longtime rivals. The…
Now at different schools, Ricky and Anthony’s friendship is tested when they find themselves on opposing basketball teams, leaving Ricky to decide whether he is willing to let his new…
Jayden is one stolen base away from the school record when he’s accused of cheating on his science test. When the answer key is discovered in his locker, he knows…
After winning their first playoff game, Badger teammates Kenny Hu and Romeo Russell get some disturbing news. The Supreme Bowl trophy has been stolen from the rival school across town…
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The Huskies are the biggest and best team in the conference. The Wildcats lose to them every year. Coach thinks they have a chance this year. Can Carlos make it…
Logan moved to Westfield a year ago. This season, he’ll be playing against some of his old friends. Will they see him as a traitor? Can he be loyal to…
Michael gets hurt during the biggest race of the year. How will his team win without their driver?
Maisie loves pitching for her softball team in Arizona, so she’s crushed when she has to move to Minnesota to live with her dad. Upset about the move and her…
Levi can't believe his ears when his new stepsister, Sofia, insists that karate isn't a real sport. But he's even more shocked when Sofia suddenly joins his karate school. Why…
Eager to follow in his father’s footsteps, Ramon Hill, a talented sixth-grader playing on the eighth-grade lacrosse team, worries about doing his best and being accepted by his older teammates…
Anton loves playing football until Malik, the talented quarterback, starts acting strange. Instead of working with the team, Malik is just showing off. Anton has to fix the problem fast…
Caleb has always batted with the same wood bat–until the other team accuses Caleb of cheating by tampering with the bat! Now Caleb is forced to use the aluminum bat…
Josh and Chad have been using the same paintball field forever. But now, someone’s attacking them–and it isn’t someone they know. Who is out to stop their paintballing fun? Its…
Jamie thought everything was perfect on his hockey team. But when the goalie is injured, Jamie has to step in to play the unfamiliar position. With the state championship at…
Ella and Laura can’t believe it when two of the meanest girls from a rival volleyball team switch to their team. Before long, it’s clear that the new girls don’t…
Jill never expected her week at surf camp to be interrupted by a hurricane, but one is heading for the North Carolina coast. Abby and Sara think surfing in a…
Jeff has an anger problem. He doesn’t know how to control his temper. One day, when his anger has almost gotten out of hand, he meets Logan, one of the…
When bullies mess with Riley at the skate park one night, Bernie Chu, the best skater in town, saves his board. But the next day, Bernie pretends like he never…
Austin may be new to town, but he’s not new to go-kart racing. Unfortunately, he had to leave his kart behind when he moved. When he races against Ryan Stone…
Daniel’s favorite thing to do is fish with his grandpa. But when his grandfather passes away, all that Daniel has left are stories of Big Larry, the monster fish Grandpa…
The only fun thing to do in Amir’s neighborhood is climb buildings. Of course, no one will let him do that. When a police officer offers to bring Amir to…
Nick has always loved camping, but his cousins, Andy and Devin, aren’t outdoors guys–they’re jocks. Nick isn’t even sure why his cousins wanted to go on the camping trip. They…
Daniel will need to work hard if he wants to be a starting Wildcat.
When Jax joins a new soccer team, he realizes he has a lot to learn about teamwork.
When a former benchwarmer makes a play for his position, Malcolm realizes earning his spot on the baseball team won’t be as easy as he expected.
Kyle is the heavyweight on his wrestling team, and he’s the star. When a new wrestler shows up and challenges his spot, Kyle has to make a tough decision.
Lily Richter and her family are moving, which means she’s leaving behind her BFF and the dance team–the two most important things in her life. Stuck in an unfamiliar school…
Hotshot forward Melina Stern is ready to start her last season of middle school soccer. But there’s a problem–there won’t be a middle school team this year! And the girls…
Ben learns to believe in himself and hard work as he trains to beat the bully from the rival studio at the national championship.
Milak must learn about personal responsibility when a new soccer coach challenges his worldview and his work ethic.
When Sheldon spends the day with his aunt he has no idea he’s about to enter the fast-paced world of kart racing. Sheldon’s not one for sports but the combination…
Mike Gordon loves a good thrill. And he’s not afraid to break the rules to get one. But when Mike goes too far, a friend steers him in the right…
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Addison is joining the track and field team, even though her mum said no. But soon she’s torn between her love of sprinting relay races with the team and the…
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Blake Easton has never played organized sports, so when he makes the local traveling baseball team as a bench player he is thrilled; and when the team’s star second baseman…
Baxter Reilly has always felt at home in the water. And the school swimming team has been his place of refuge, especially over the past few months. Instead of dealing…
