The Comeback Kids — The Stories



 

 

 

Long Shot Long Shot

Pedro Morales has always been content helping others look great. The epitome of a point guard, he plays the game to set up his teammates—Ned, in particular, the star forward on the receiving end of Pedro’s pinpoint passes. Pedro wants to make his father proud, and so he runs for class president. Yet doing so means going one-on-one against Ned, easily the most popular boy in school. And Pedro learns the hard way that being a good teammate doesn’t mean that others will return the favor. Now Pedro wants to win more than ever—but this time, it’s for himself.

 

Two-Minute Drilll by Mike Lupica

 

Two-Minute Drill

Nobody believes it when Scott Parry, the clumsiest and brainiest kid in school, joins the football team. Only Chris Conlan, the star quarterback, knows about Scott’s secret talent. But Chris has a secret of his own—and he will be off the team if it comes out.

 

 

Hot Hand by Mike LupicaHot Hand

Billy Raynor has the best jump shot in his school′s basketball league. But since his father is also his basketball coach, things can get pretty complicated–especially when your parents are in the middle of a divorce.


 

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