Guys Read: Find Your Fire

Two gridiron teammates go head-to-head when only one can claim a coveted football scholarship.

Offensive lineman Jake and his best friend, Bobby, were planning on playing for the Immaculate Heart football team together—until an unexpected turn of events finds them competing for one scholarship. Jake never expected his family to face sudden financial trouble, yet losing their fortune leaves him desperate to win the lone free ride.

Moving from guard to left tackle puts him directly in Bobby’s path, turning daily practice into a fierce test of will. To prove he belongs at the next level, the massive lineman has to dig deep and discover his own competitive fire.

This short story from the collection Guys Read: The Sports Pages is a winner.
Gridiron Action: Realistic scrimmage drills highlight the physical clash in the trenches, from violent trap blocks to desperate goal-line pileups.Unlikely Hero: Despite standing six feet one and weighing 244 pounds, eighth-grader Jake must overcome his gentle nature when Coach Heath demands total aggression.School Drama: A tight bond forged on the field faces immense pressure, contrasting Bobby’s urgent need to escape poverty with Jake’s suddenly threatened security.Also by This Author: Football Genius, Touchdown Kid and Unstoppable.