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Jake Maddox
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…
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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…
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During a football game star running back Harris Weathers takes a jarring hit and narrowly escapes injury, but after several days he is still rattled, leaving him with a tough…
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…
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Samira has never been the best gymnast on her team, but she has always worked hard and loved what she was doing; but when a torn rotator cuff sidelines her…
Includes three previously published graphic basketball stories, where young teens confront problems and discover themselves through sports.
Mariana and her new friend Selena lose a basketball game to some older girls at a local court but have the confidence to challenge them and win back Selena’s special…
When they were younger, Anya and her big sister, Marina, were an unbeatable catcher and pitcher duo on their slow-pitch softball team. But now, as Anya gets ready to join…
When a local esports team asks Valentina to join them for an upcoming tournament she realizes she needs to learn teamwork to succeed.
Shot put thrower Sena is determined to solve the mystery of the track and field team’s missing field equipment, stolen uniforms, and blackmail notes to the assistant coach, Josh.
Alejandro is having trouble living up to his brother's reputation as a great high school quarterback, but his sister Izzy just might be the secret weapon he needs.
Thirteen-year-old Devante Briggs loves basketball, but now he’s just the sixth man off the bench for his school team, putting up with the snide remarks of some of the other…
"Robyn Ray is a young hockey player with lots of speed and one big problem-she can't seem to make a goal. Can her formerly famous hockey star grandpa help her…
Mina is a talented figure skater who is looking forward to trying the new challenge of pairs skating, but with shy boy Luke, she is beginning to have second thoughts…
Eight-grader Bristol loves snowboarding, but her double vision makes doing the tricks challenging, and the Paralympic Committee does not recognize her particular disability so her opportunities for competition are limited--she…
Thirteen-year-old Kendall’s favorite game is Ooze Escape, but he has never managed to make it to the top level, so when he is invited to participate in an esports tournament…
Antonia volunteers to play a different role when a new and inexperienced player joins her esports team, but when her new position proves to be more difficult than she expected…
Being in a wheelchair prevents Iako from hitting the real gridiron, but he makes up for it by being a whiz at the video game, Football Blitz, so when the…
Jae Cho does not win games very often, but when her older brother leaves his Castle Crusadors game open she starts playing and soon becomes fascinated by the strategy involved--until…
For the past two years, since attending a Choctaw Nation powwow with his family, thirteen-year-old Tobias has secretly been teaching himself how to hoop dance, but once his secret gets…
Michael's inability to catch the ball overshadows his wide receiver speed, but thanks to his teammates' observations and a visit to the doctor, Michael soon earns his triple threat status.
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…
Rosie loves surfing at her Aunt Hazel’s surfing school in Byron Bay, Australia, but this summer she is tasked with teaching her cousin Flora to surf although the two have…
Malcolm loves baseball and science, but his teammates are not always pleased with the ideas he comes up with–until he uses science to come up with a winning pitch, the…
"When Robinson learns about wheelchair rugby during Super Sports Saturday, he can't wait to try it. But then his family moves to Alabama to help take care of his grandma…
Since Nina's middle school in her new home in tiny Janesville, Illinois, does not have a girls basketball team, she tries out for the boys team and makes the roster--but…
Quincy has worked hard in order to move up to the A-level soccer team where he can play with his friend Will, but when he becomes a starter and Will…
Harper's passion is parkour, but when the big competition is cancelled and she has no place to compete she tries out for a gymnastics team.
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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…
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…
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…
Peter made the varsity lacrosse team, just like his best friends said he would. In fact, the coach thinks he’s one of the best on the team. But Hurley Johnson…
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…
For as long as he can remember, Ethan has envied his dad’s hunting trips. His dad has always promised to bring Ethan along when he’s old enough, and finally, this…
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.
Kyle’s school decides to host an Olympic Fest in honor of the Summer Olympics, and he’s assigned to compete in the track-and-field events. The only problem is, he’s no good…
When Julien joins the school swim team, he’s determined to win a medal. Sam, the best swimmer on the team, offers to help him practice. But when Sam and Julien…
Austin is determined to win a local Tour de France-style cycle race.
Mia must learn how to tame Diamond, a new horse with lots of problems.
