Tag Archives: football

Throwback Thursday: “Breathing Underwater”

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Victoria Waddle

Breathing Underwater by Alex Flinn   Nick is in court, facing a restraining order. He tells the judge that he never hit his girlfriend, Caitlin. The judge isn’t buying it. And it’s a good thing, too, because in the journal that … Continue reading →

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“Stupid Fast”

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Victoria Waddle

Stupid Fast by Geoff Herbach  Felton Reinstein has never had it easy. Only five years old, he was the one who found his father dead, hanging in the garage. His mother decided the best thing to do was to burn … Continue reading →

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Orca Soundings: “Juice”

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Victoria Waddle

Juice by Eric Walters    When Coach Reeves retires and Coach Barnes comes to coach football at Michael ‘Moose’s’ high school, optimism is high. Barnes has coached at Division One Central High and tells his new team that they can … Continue reading →

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