Fred Bowen sports stories
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 2
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English
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Sam is proud that his touchdown in the final play of a game left his football team undefeated, but when a video recording of the game reveals that the touchdown was scored illegally, he and the other Cowboys must decide whether to reveal the truth. Includes facts about a similar situation faced by Cornell University's team after a game with Dartmouth in 1940.
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Dugout rivals
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6) Real hoops
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
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When Ben and Logan go to a recreation center to practice basketball with more experienced players in hopes of getting on the freshman team, they meet Hud, who could be the perfect point guard if he is willing to listen to the coach.
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Go for the goal!
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8) Perfect Game
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Publisher
Peachtree Publishers
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
Isaac learns the true meaning of a perfect game when he volunteers with a team of developmentally disabled players
Isaac is determined to pitch a perfect game: no hits, no runs, no walks, and no errors. If he does, he's sure to make the summer all-star team. But Isaac keeps losing his cool on the mound; he just can't get his head back in the game. Then he meets a very interesting Unified Sports basketball player who gets him thinking in...
Isaac is determined to pitch a perfect game: no hits, no runs, no walks, and no errors. If he does, he's sure to make the summer all-star team. But Isaac keeps losing his cool on the mound; he just can't get his head back in the game. Then he meets a very interesting Unified Sports basketball player who gets him thinking in...
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published by Peachtree Publishers
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Although he knows all the plays, freshman wide receiver Jesse is reluctant to try out for quarterback until his brother, a college player, is asked to switch from quarterback to safety and the two make a deal that will force them, and Savannah, the new kicker on Jesse's team, to conquer their own and others' expectations.
10) Out of bounds
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
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Eighth-grade soccer forward Nick Osborne and his teammates are highly competitive but, with help from his soccer-playing aunt, Nick begins to see that good sportsmanship is more important than winning. Includes a recipe for oatmeal chocolate chip cookies and the real story behind the novel.
11) Outside Shot
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Language
English
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An eighth-grade basketball player has amazing shooting talent but could use a little team spirit in this novel. Richie Mallon is known as "the shooter"-the one on the team who scores most of the baskets. Every day he practices at his driveway hoop, perfecting his technique. Richie never plays any other roles on the court, leaving it to his teammates to do the assisting and rebounding. Under a new coach, Richie makes the team, but isn't given a starting...
12) Speed demon
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Publisher
Peachtree
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
"Ninth-grader Tim Beeman, struggling as a newcomer at elite Hilton Prep, is torn between using his special talent for speed by playing on the prestigious football team or by running with the more relaxed track and field team"--
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Soccer trophy mystery
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14)
Off the bench
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