"Gavin's first year at high school means leaving behind his championship-winning soccer team for the team at Vandyke Secondary -- the worst in the city. Then school starts, and it's even worse than Gavin thought -- there's no soccer team at all! Not wanting to risk a season on the sidelines, Gavin and his friends have to find a way to stay in the game."-- Cover p. 4.
Daisy Howson must set aside her controlling nature to improve the level of trust among her teammates so they can win the relay race in the upcoming track meet.
Michael Reilly, the youngest and shortest player on his lacrosse team, is usually left on the sidelines, but when tensions with a rival team reach a critical stage, Michael discovers a chance to shine.