Nothing but Net

by Jake Maddox

Published 8 January 2020
Layla loves playing basketball, especially with her best friend, Danika. Now, after spending most of the summer getting ready for trials, Layla is eager to move from substitute player to becoming one of the starting five. When trials finally arrive, Layla not only makes the first team but she’s also chosen to be the team captain. All of her friends and teammates are excited for her. All, that is, except Danika who is jealous of her friend’s success. Layla soon discovers that being both team captain and best friends with Danika is no easy task. Can Layla be a good team captain and a good friend?

Field Hockey Firsts

by Jake Maddox

Published 1 August 2009

Jake Maddox Girl Sports Stories

by Jake Maddox

Published 1 September 2008

Half-Pipe Prize

by Jake Maddox

Published 1 August 2009



Rebound Time

by Jake Maddox

Published 1 January 2013

Volleyball Victory

by Jake Maddox

Published 1 January 2016

Softball Switch-Up

by Jake Maddox

Published 1 August 2019

Pool Panic

by Jake Maddox

Published 1 January 2016

Running Scared

by Jake Maddox

Published 1 January 2013

Skating Showdown

by Jake Maddox

Published 1 January 2013

Balance Beam Boss

by Jake Maddox

Published 1 August 2019
Sofia is used to being the best gymnast at her gym in the city. But after a bad fall and injury during practice, getting back on the beam is harder than she thought. When she does come back after recovering, Sofia is consumed with fear and anxiety related to her fall, emotions her coach doesn't seem to recognize. Can Sofia overcome her fear and trauma to make it back on the beam?

Cowgirl Grit

by Jake Maddox

Published 1 January 2018

Striker's Sister

by Jake Maddox

Published 1 August 2018

Ice Rink Rookie

by Jake Maddox

Published 1 January 2018

Karate Rebels

by Jake Maddox

Published 8 January 2020
Karate is the most important thing in Aliyah’s life. It allows her to fight - and she’s good at that. It also makes her feel like a winner. Nothing is more important to Aliyah than taking down an opponent, especially if it’s her main rival, Suma. Things soon change with the arrival of a new student, Zoya, who also happens to be Suma’s little sister. Aliyah sees something familiar in Zoya - an anger and aggression that reminds Aliyah of herself. Upon the request of Suma, and with the approval of the sensei, Aliyah agrees to train Zoya. Through their training, she helps Zoya control her anger but also manages to learn a valuable lesson of her own - winning isn’t everything.

Digging Deep

by Jake Maddox

Published 8 January 2018

Squad Struggles

by Jake Maddox

Published 8 January 2017

Longboard Letdown

by Jake Maddox

Published 1 August 2017