Jake Maddox sports stories
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1) Free throw
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c2007
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65 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
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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.
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On the line
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Board rebel
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Go-kart rush
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Paintball blast
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Snowboard duel
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Speedway switch
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Backup goalie
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Motocross double-cross
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Slam dunk shoes
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Soccer shootout
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Riley and Blake have been best friends forever, even though Blake is a daredevil and teases Riley. That all ends when Blake finds a new group of friends. Riley joins the swim team, and soon finds he doesn't need Blake's friendship to get by. But when Blake tries a crazy stunt and dangerous at the lake one day, can Riley put the past aside and save his former friend?
13) Free Climb
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The only fun thing to do in Amir's neighborhood is climb buildings. Of course, no one will let him do that. When a police officer offers to bring Amir to a climbing wall outside of the city, Amir is thrilled. He meets William, who also loves climbing. But William doesn't want to learn the right way to climb, and before long, he is in serious danger.
14) 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. He's getting a reputation for being angry. With help from his karate teacher, will Kenny be able to calm down long enough to focus and win? .
15) Kart Crash
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Austin may be new to town, but he's not new to go-kart racing. Unfortunately, he had to leave his kart behind when he moved. When he races against Ryan Stone, Austin quickly learns that Ryan's the guy to beat. But how can Austin's rental kart compete with Ryan's shiny red kart? Austin will have to learn that the driver, not the kart, wins the race.
16) BMX challenge
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Jason never turns down a dare, but when his classmates challenge him to a BMX competition Jason must learn to ride a BMX bike or this dare will be his last.
17) Cowboy Up
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Jake is the best bull rider in his division. He's never been thrown from a bull and doesn't see that changing anytime soon. 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.
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Behind the plate
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21) Cycling Champion
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Austin, eager to prove himself and win a sports trophy like his older brothers, joins a local cycling club and enters a Tour de France-style bike race. Not only does he have to find a bike, train, and learn the course, but he also has to deal with a bully who wants him out of the club. For Austin, it feels like a race just to get to the starting line!
22) Gold Medal Swim
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Sam is the best swimmer on his school swim team. When Julien, a new exchange student at school, joins the team near the end of the season, Sam offers to help him practice. But when Sam and Julien have to race against each other in the final meet, only one swimmer can win the gold.
23) Hockey meltdown
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Although Dylan's wrist is healing from the pre-season injury, can he be part of the team if he is stuck on the bench?
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Home-field football
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Point guard prank
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Striker assist
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Beach bully
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Board battle
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Kart competition
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Paintball problems
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Caught stealing
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Hoop hustle
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Soccer shake-up
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Touchdown triumph
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Doubles trouble
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Lacrosse laser
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Punter's pride
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Second shot
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Blue line breakaway
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Pick and roll
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Rodeo challenge
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Secondhand slice
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Diamond double play
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Backfield blow
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Baseball blowup
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Curling crunch
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Hip-hop hustle
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Karate clash
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Wheelchair rugby rush
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Puck panic
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Roster rebound
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Skate park plans
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Soccer snub
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