sports fiction

"After a disastrous field day competition at school, Greg decides that when it comes to his athletic career, he's officially retired. But after his mom urges him to give sports one more chance, he reluctantly agrees to sign up for basketball. Tryouts are a mess, and Greg is sure he won't make the cut. But he unexpectedly lands a spot on the worst team. As Greg and his new teammates start the season, their chances of winning even a single game look slim. But in sports, anything can happen. When everything is on the line and the ball is in Greg's hands, will he rise to the occasion? Or will he blow his big shot?"--Provided by publisher.

As Marcus prepares to try out for his middle school baseball team, he starts to doubt himself. He eventually learns to believe in himself, and that perfect games only come with lots of practice--and some strikeouts.

"Kikuzato is sprinting toward his new goal of becoming a more powerful runner, but each stride takes him further from his soccer days--and the friends who one played alongside him. Kikuzato's wasn't the only life affected by his accident, and ever since that day, Takekawa has watched his best friend on and off the field steadily slip away. Can these former teammates repair the rift between them, even as world events throw all their high school hopes an dreams into disarray?"--Back cover.

"Raam Patel is eager to prove himself ever since he didn't make the middle school's basketball team. So, when Hoop Con comes to town he is determined to be there and take his shot. His big moment proves to be unforgettable... but not in the way he'd hoped. Raam gets schooled by the camp's golden boy right in front of his NBA idol. To make matters even worse, this fail goes viral. Raam is used to being the underdog, but becoming the newest meme might be something even he can't overcome alone. He skips town in an effort to lay low and take a break from basketball. However, he's met with new courts, fresh kicks, and tough new competition, changing his whole outlook on the game. Raam has the skills, but now it's time to unlock the mental game."--.

The continuing story of Leo K. Doyle, now on the roster of England's Youth Premier League's U14 Lewisham Knights soccer squad and having to manage his school, sports and social life away from his Ohio home.

Lu was born to be co-captain of the Defenders. Well, actually, he was born albino, but that's got nothing to do with being a track star. Lu has swagger, plus the talent to back it up. No one's going to outshine him. Lu knows he can lead Ghost, Patina, Sunny, and the team to victory at the championships, but it might not be as easy as it seems. Suddenly, there are hurdles in Lu's way, literally and not-so-literally, and Lu needs to figure out, fast, what winning the gold really means.

In this lesbian sports romance, Julie Parker is coaching the women's basketball team at East Nashville High when junior Vanessa joins the team. Her foster parent is former WNBA player Elle Cochrane and Julie's crush. Julie convinces Elle to be her assistant coach. The women bond and Elle offers to help Julie practice dating since she's still figuring out her queer identity. However, soon neither woman knows what's pretend and what is real.

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 decision--quit football or find a way to stay safe while playing the game he loves.

Basma returns to the balance beam after an ankle injury and regains her confidence with the help of her teammates and coaches. Includes reading tips for teachers and parents and diagrams showing the equipment needed on the mat and the different events involved in a gymnastics meet.

Follows Kareem as he builds confidence accomplishing a new challenge in karate. Includes reading tips for teachers and parents and diagrams showing the karate gi and belt color progression.