Jake Maddox
6) Cowboy Up
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Jake is the best bull rider in his division, but when he takes a bad spill during competition, he hurts more than just his arm. His confidence takes a hit, as well. Jake has to learn to cowboy up and overcome his fear before he can ride again.
7) On the line
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After breaking his arm during the first day of try-outs last season, Robby is determined to make the football team this year, but to do so he must face his own fears and the bully who tackled him the year before.
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It's the day of basketball tryouts, and Annie overslept! She can't believe she's running late on the most important day of the year. Last year, Annie and her best friends, Megan and Emma, were cut from the team. Of course. the school's meanest girls, Sarah and Dani, made it. But this year there's a new coach, and Annie's been practicing her heart out. Annie is determined to make the team this year, adn she won't let anything stand in her way!
9) Free throw
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Since Derek is now the tallest player on his basketball team, the coach decides to have him play center but Jason, the former center, has little confidence in Derek and will not pass him the ball.
10) Horseback hopes
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Molly has always dreamed of taking horseback riding lessons, but the lessons were too expensive, until now. A new stable has opened up in town and Molly convinces her parents to let her sign up for classes. Everything is great, except that two girls at school keep making fun of Molly.
11) Gridiron bully
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Juan was a track star at his old school, so he's not sure what to expect when he's asked to join the football team in his new town. Right away, Juan thinks he's made the wrong choice. He can't catch, he can't throw, and one of the members of the team hasn't been making it easy for him.
12) Takedown
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Jeff wants to be a good wrestler, but his bad temper is getting in the way.
13) Karate countdown
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When Kenny's anger problem gets out of control, his father signs him up for karate lessons. But even in karate class, Kenny can't get a grip on his temper, and he's getting a reputation for being angry.
15) Hoop hustle
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Brian Worth Jr. plans on trying out for his middle school's basketball team, but the trouble is he has always relied on his height to give him an advantage and that is no longer enough--but at the local senior center, where he reluctantly volunteers, he discovers a friend in George, a former player, who sets out to teach him some of the skills he is missing.
17) Storm surfer
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Even though they know better, Abby, Sara, and Jill decide to try surfing with a hurricane approaching and must rely on someone else to help them.
18) Batter up!
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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. How is he supposed to help his team win when he keeps striking out?
19) Mr. Strike Out
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David is a great baseball pitcher, but he always strikes out at bat until he learns about Babe Ruth and the importance of practice.
20) Cycling champion
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Austin, eager to win sports trophies like his older brothers, joins a local cycling club and enters his name for a three mile race--will he learn in time that bicycle racing is as much about technique as speed?