football stories

"Travis, a pre-teen quarterback with big potential, gets the opportunity of a lifetime when the coach of Gainesville University football program offers him a scholarship before Travis even gets to high school"--Provided by publisher.

"James Baker has earned a starting wide receiver spot at Churchill High in San Antonio. During an early scrimmage, he takes a blow to the head. He doesn't want to lose his starting spot, so he keeps his concussion hidden from everyone in his life. James is determined to keep playing at all costs--but is being on the field more important than his health?"--Provided by publisher.

"Darren Taylor is an all-state defensive end on one of the top teams in Houston. Only football promises to take him away from his gang-filled neighborhood in Houston's Third Ward. But during a preseason scrimmage, Darren tears up his right shoulder, taking him out for the season. The sudden uncertainty sends Darren into a spiral, leading to an addiction to pain pills that threatens to end his football career--and, maybe, his life"--Provided by publisher.

"Armando Salguera is a tight end at El Dorado High School and is aiming to make his NFL aspiration come true. But his dream is threatened when--after 15 years of silence--his estranged father, Oswaldo, sends word that he will be coming across the border, back into Armando's life. Could this mean that Armando's dreams of making the pros are over?"--Provided by publisher.

"Bobby Dupree is a backup quarterback at Trinity High School in Dallas, Texas. He has always been a backup kind of guy--both when it comes to seeing the field, and also with girls. But when Trinity's starting quarterback goes down with a knee injury in the preseason, things change for Bobby. He is thrust into the starting role, and the hopes of Trinity High School rest on his shoulders. Can Bobby deal with the pressure, both on and off the field? Or will the spotlight be too bright for him to handle?"--Back cover.

"It's always been Stevie McCrae's goal to play running back at University of Texas-Austin. Stevie was born and raised in Austin, and if it were up to him, he wouldn't leave his hometown until the NFL came calling. But because of his size, Stevie never gets recognition from recruiters. Despite stellar numbers and state rushing records, his only scholarship offers have come from out-of-state Division Two schools. But if Stevie can lead his team to a state title, his dream of attending the University of Texas might be within reach."--Back cover.

Miles barely recalls when football was fun after being sidelined by a new coach, constantly criticized by his father, and pressured by his best friend to take performance-enhancing drugs.

While the Dungy family is getting snacks at halftime during brother Eric's football game, Jordan gets separated from his parents and other siblings.

More than anything Ned wants to be a football player, and although his size and a bully stand in the way, Ned's athletic ability along with his eccentric Grandpa Ike may give him his chance.

Although he is the best linebacker in town, Tony must make a difficult choice between continuing to play football and helping his family when his mother loses one of her two jobs, his younger brother starts to go astray, and Tony himself is struggling to pass his math class.