Read the stories of five athletic high school students who step forward to meet social, academic, and physical challenges. Each adolescent learns important life lessons and comes to understand the importance of teamwork, healthy decisions, and taking the initiative in the face of difficulties.
Strike Zone
Why can’t Coach Tarp and Bill Train, the baseball team’s pitcher, get along?
The Lunch Bowl
Ronnie’s not an athlete, but he can’t help being jealous of football jock David Strong.
Fast Break
Kelly gets kicked off the basketball team. What does he have to do to get back on?
Side Kick
Fran keeps getting into trouble. Will soccer be something at which she can finally excel?
In the Running
Can Holly prevent an incident at the prom from ruining her chances at the Olympics?