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1) Swim team
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English
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"Bree can't wait for her first day at her new middle school, Enith Brigitha, home to the Mighty Manatees--until she's stuck with the only elective that fits her schedule, the dreaded Swim 101. The thought of swimming makes Bree more than a little queasy, yet she's forced to dive headfirst into one of her greatest fears. Lucky for her, Etta, an elderly occupant of her apartment building and former swim team captain, is willing to help"--
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Series
Check please! ; 1
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
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"Y'all... I might not be ready for this. I may be a former junior figure skating champion, vlogger extraordinaire, and very talented amateur pâtissier, but being a freshman on the Samwell University hockey team is a whole new challenge. It's nothing like co-ed club hockey back in Georgia! First of all? There's checking. And then, there is Jack... You see the problem."-Page [2] of cover.
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Series
Publisher
Capstone Pr Inc
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Robyn Ray is a young hockey player with lots of speed and one big problem-she can't seem to make a goal. Can her formerly famous hockey star grandpa help her build the skills she needs to score? And will her team come together when it matters most?"--
5) Booked
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Series
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English
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"Twelve-year-old Nick loves soccer and hates books, but soon learns the power of words as he wrestles with problems at home, stands up to a bully, and tries to impress the girl of his dreams."--
6) Dragon hoops
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Pub. Date
2020
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English
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"Gene understands stories - comic book stories, in particular. Big action. Bigger thrills. And the hero always wins. But Gene doesn't get sports. As a kid, his friends called him "Stick" and every basketball game he played ended in pain. He lost interest in basketball long ago, but at the high school where he now teaches, it's all anyone can talk about. The men's varsity team, the Dragons, is having a phenomenal season that's been decades in the making....
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Series
Fifth quarter ; 1
Publisher
First Second Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Lori Block and her best friend Sophia are dedicated to their Fourth-Grade basketball team, despite being relegated to the 5th quarter, an extra period before the real game starts, where the not-so-good kids play, and the points don't count. That doesn't matter to Lori though, because basketball is a place where working hard and getting better gives her hints of self-confidence. At school, she is awkward and unsure, and at home Lori's parents are...
8) Ride on
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Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
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"Victoria has always loved horses. But riding in competitions is high stakes, high stress, and shockingly expensive. And even though Victoria's best friend Taylor loves competing, Victoria has lost her taste for it. After a heartbreaking fight with Taylor, Victoria needs a new start--at a new stable. A place where she doesn't have to worry about anything other than riding. No competition, no drama, no friends. Just horses. Edgewood Stables seems ideal....
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Series
Check please! ; 2
Publisher
First Second
Language
English
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"Eric Bittle is heading into his junior year at Samwell University, and not only does he have new teammates -- he has a brand new boyfriend! Bitty and Jack must navigate their new, secret, long-distance relationship, and decide how to reveal their relationship to friends and teammates. And on top of that, Bitty's time at Samwell is quickly coming to an end. It's two full hockey seasons packed with big wins and high stakes!" --
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Series
Blue Lock ; 1
Publisher
Kodansha USA Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"After a disastrous defeat at the World Cup, Japan's team struggles to regroup. But what's missing? An absolute ace striker. The Football Union is hell-bent on creating a striker who hungers for goals and thirsts for victory, so Blue Lock-- a rigorous training ground for 300 of Japan's best and brightest youth players-- is created. To survive this battle royale, the last striker standing will have to out-muscle and out-ego everyone who stands in his...
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Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
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"It should have been a night of triumph for Alix's hockey team. But her mean teammate Lindsay decided to start up with her usual rude comments and today Alix, who usually tries to control her anger, let it finally run free. Alix lashes out and before she knows it, her coach is dragging her off Lindsay, and the invitation to the Canada National Women's U18 Team's summer camp is on the line. She needs to learn how to control this anger, and she is sure...
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Avant-Guards ; 1
Publisher
BOOM! Box
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
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"As a transfer student to the Georgia O'Keeffe College for Arts and Subtle Dramatics, former sports star Charlie is struggling to find her classes, her dorm, and her place amongst a student body full of artists who seem to know exactly where they're going. When the school's barely-a-basketball-team unexpectedly attempts to recruit her, Charlie's adamant that she's left that life behind...until she's won over by the charming team captain, Liv, and...
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English
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"Life's a pitch for teen football star, Adrian 'Colombian Cannon' Molina. With his powerful shot, he seems a shoe-in for the European junior league. When a Regents United elite prep school scout offers him a full scholarship, the news seems too good to be true. Adrian's celebration is short lived thanks to his meeting with team star, Titan Evans. Titan is everything Adrian is not; rich, powerful, and connected. Despite that, Titan sees the Colombian...
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Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Hank Watson enjoys helping his basketball team win big games. However, his true passion is cooking. Hank doesn't tell his team that he likes to cook because he's afraid they'll make fun of him. When an opportunity arises to meet celebrity chef Brenton Spooner, Hank jumps at the chance. But while practicing a difficult dish to impress his idol, he accidentally burns his hand. The injury isn't serious, but it affects his performance both on the court...
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"After only ever playing pick-up games, Ana Ramirez is excited to attend a basketball summer camp where she'll play on a real team with real teammates. But when the coach says they'll use something called "zone defense," the shooting guard feels totally lost and starts to doubt her skills. Can Ana get out of her comfort zone and ask for help?"--
16) Love and war
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Publisher
Dark Horse Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
While trying to win the captaincy of his school's tug-of-war team, Domo struggles with his feelings for both ambitious Gabriel and flamboyant Emil.
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Series
Fifth quarter ; 2
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Just when Lori starts to get comfortable, things change again. Lori's friends have found new interests. Her dad goes back to work for the first time since she was born. And when her mom decides to start coaching in the new after-school basketball league, Lori's home life collides with her passion. To make matters worse, all her friends are playing for the opposing team. Lori feels frustrated and alone, like she might be falling behind in her game"--...
19) In the red zone
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Years before he became the star quarterback of the Bobcats, thirteen-year-old Alex Summers enjoyed throwing backyard passes to his best friend Oscar Matthews, but Oscar is an afterthought on the team, and now he has decided to quit football and join the school play instead; Alex feels betrayed and the boys' friendship is coming apart--and it will take an honest expression of their feels to save it.
20) Dive!: Vol. 2
Author
Series
Dive ; 2
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"As Tomoki's natural talent for diving blossoms under the guidance of Coach Asaki, his relationships with the people around him sour. The growing rifts start to take a toll on him, worsening his struggle to nail the three-and-a-half somersault dive. But even with all of that going on, Tomoki has to regain his focus ... because the trials for the Beijing training camp are fast approaching!" --