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Books in Jake Maddox Sports Stories series

  • BMX Bully

    Jake Maddox, Sean Tiffany

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2006)
    Matt wants to make the Evergreen racing team, but his chances are seriously threatened when a new boy moves to town and resorts to cheating in order to win.
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  • Win or Lose

    Jake Maddox, Sean Tiffany

    Paperback (Capstone Press, April 1, 2010)
    Wildcats center PJ Harris is the tallest player on the team. Everyone expects him to be a natural on the court. He's an all-star, except for one thing. He's horrible at free throws. When a game comes down to PJ's free throws making the difference between win or lose, he freaks! Can he solve his problem in time to earn back the respect of his coach and teammates and himself?
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  • Soccer Show-Off

    Jake Maddox, Katie Wood

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Feb. 1, 2014)
    Gina loves playing soccer, and she can't wait to join the team at her new school. But when Gina tries to be the star of the team, her new teammates don't exactly appreciate it. Gina has to learn that teamwork is more important than winning before she can get back on the field.
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  • Lacrosse Laser

    Jake Maddox, Jesus Salvador Aburto Martinez

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2016)
    Jaylin has always been a star defender on his lacrosse team, but his catching ability holds him back from his dream position―midfielder. When a trip to the eye doctor gives him the chance he needs to up his game, Jaylin gives everything he has to show he belongs on offense, too.
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  • Takedown

    Jake Maddox, Sean Tiffany

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2008)
    Jeff has an anger problem. He doesn't know how to control his temper. One day, when his anger has almost gotten out of hand, he meets Logan, one of the captains of his school's wrestling team. Logan thinks Jeff would be a great wrestler. But can Jeff control his anger long enough to win a match?
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  • Mountain Bike Hero

    Jake Maddox, Sean Tiffany

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2011)
    Everyone says that Crooked Hill has a curse. But it's the only good place to go mountain biking in Flatte County. When Jonah's brother goes down it during a storm, can Jonah beat the Crooked Hill curse?
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  • Paintball Problems

    Jake Maddox, Jesus Salvador Aburto Martinez

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2013)
    Max is excited for the end of the school year; not only will he get a break from Alex, the school bully, but he'll also get to spend the summer playing paintball. But when Alex joins the paintball league too, things go from bad to worse. The bully has Max firmly in his sights, and Max has to find a solution for his paintball problems before it's too late.
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  • Rodeo Challenge

    Jake Maddox, Jesus Salvador Aburto Martinez

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Feb. 1, 2018)
    When sent to Uncle Hank's ranch for the summer, Wade begins to dream of rodeo glory. Although Wade is athletic, he's got a knack for falling off of horses rather than staying on them. Can Wade find a way to buck the system?
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  • Soccer Surprise

    Jake Maddox, Katie Wood

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Feb. 1, 2012)
    Alex and her family just moved, which means she has to start a new school and adjust to a new soccer team. She soon learns that she must play a new position on the team, which makes her frustrated. Alex must learn how to adjust to her new life and have fun again.
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  • Skating Showdown

    Jake Maddox, Katie Wood

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Feb. 1, 2013)
    Grace is thrilled when her figure skating coach enters her in a local competition. But when she sees another skater practicing, Grace realizes she'll have some difficult competition. She psyches herself out so much that she starts messing up the moves she already knows. Can Grace remember why she loved skating before the skating showdown?
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  • Rebound Time

    Jake Maddox, Katie Wood

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Feb. 1, 2013)
    After her parents' divorce, Sarit's dad moved across the country for his new job. Sarit feels lost without him there. To make things worse, her dad was also her basketball coach. Now that he's gone, Sarit doesn't even want to play basketball anymore. Can Sarit learn to love the game without her dad on the sidelines?
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  • Horseback Hurdles

    Jake Maddox, Katie Wood

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Feb. 1, 2012)
    Mia is a new volunteer at the Rocky Ridge Riding Center, and she's having some trouble adjusting. Diamond is a new horse at the center, and he's also having trouble adjusting to the new environment. Mia and Diamond must learn to work together so they can stay at the Rocky Ridge Riding Center.
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