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Off the rim

Dylan's wish comes true when Coach Scott names him to the starting lineup for the Mountview High Hunters' first game of the playoffs. But just when he should be concentrating on basketball, Dylan becomes the target of some off-court aggression. As he's driving his girlfriend, Jenna, home one night, a black pickup truck tries to run them off the road. The police call it an accident. But even as Dylan tries to put it behind him, he has a sense of impending danger that he can't shake. When Jenna starts receiving threats from an anonymous cyberbully telling her to "keep quiet," Dylan becomes seriously concerned about her safety. Jenna has no idea what the cyberbully thinks she knows. But Dylan will have to help her figure it out fast if they're ever going to feel safe again.

Betting game

"Jack's a star player on an elite soccer team along with his brother, Alex. The Lancers are on top of the league, even favored to win the National Championship. But the game's about to change. A slick bookie wins Jack's friendship and introduces him to illegal betting. Before long, Jack is hooked on the adrenaline rush, and early wins convince him that gambling could make him rich. Meanwhile, an ever-widening rift is forming between the two brothers. Suddenly, Jack's 'system' fails and his luck runs out. How could a few losses pile up to a gut-kicking ten grand? When he can't pay, the bookie gives Jack one way out--throw the National Championship. But can he betray his brother, his team and himself?"--Amazon.

Gang tackle

2016
"In this high interest sports novel, Jamal and his teammates take a stand against their new coach when his bullying and discrimination go too far"--Provided by publisher.

Off the rim

Dylan's wish comes true when Coach Scott names him to the starting lineup for the Mountview High Hunters' first game of the playoffs. But just when he should be concentrating on basketball, Dylan becomes the target of some off-court aggression. As he's driving his girlfriend, Jenna, home one night, a black pickup truck tries to run them off the road. The police call it an accident. But even as Dylan tries to put it behind him, he has a sense of impending danger that he can't shake.

Underhand

2014
Nick is determined to clear his brother's name when a vicious rumor jeopardizes Markus's lacrosse scholarship.

Above all else

2014
The Cardinals, the school soccer team, has gone almost three seasons undefeated and some of the players think that winning is all that matters, but after a in-game altercation with the rival Rebels, one of the teammates is attacked and serious injured by an unknown assailant.

Off the rim

After being named a starter on his high school basketball team, Dylan finds that his girlfriend is being constantly threatened by a cyberbully who tells her to keep quiet, but they have no idea what she knows that is so dangerous.

Dead in the water

2008
Simon, having signed up for a cruising course so he can become a solo delivery skipper, learns about foul weather sailing, teamwork, and environmental protection.

Centerville

2016
"Basketball-crazy Jake Burnett is thrilled to be leaving home to attend prestigious Centerville Prep. It's an opportunity to pursue his hoop dreams at the highest level. But things aren't quite as advertised at his new school, and Jake soon finds himself struggling both on and off the court. At first, Jake is determined to play harder and ignore the warning signs. Until he discovers that his new head coach is a scam artist, putting kids at risk for his own gain. Now Jake has a difficult choice to make--advance his basketball career or do the right thing"--Amazon.com.

Betting game

When Jack, a super-star on the soccer team favorited to win the National Championship, gets hooked on illegal gambling, he never expects to find himself 10,000 dollars in debt. He'll have to face some difficult choices when he realizes the trouble he's gotten himself into.

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