A Play to Remember by David S., Ashland, WI I had never pictured myself in this situation. The clock was running out as the sweat trickled down my face. Every muscle in my body felt like taffy from the strain, but my ambition told me not to give in ... Continue...
Athletes For Sure by Ashley D., Franklin, MA If you imagine cheerleaders as ditzy girls jumping around on the sidelines, you have no idea what the sport is all about ... Continue...
Game of Lacrosse by Josh B., Wyckoff, NJ As the army approaches the valley, the leader of the invaded nation finishes blessing his finest and most loyal warriors. They charge at their opponents with fierce anticipation of the struggle ... Continue...
Glory by Erin M., Harrisville, RI Volleyballs hit the floor, sounding like firecrackers on the Fourth of July ... Continue...
Inhale, Exhale by Candy W., Los Angeles, CA Inhale. I rub SPF-50 onto my skin, gather my loose mane into a ponytail, and play dress-up in woman’s confidence. Nearly a year has elapsed since I last found myself fretting on these sidewalks of downtown L.A ... Continue...
Just Jump It by Claire N., Bainbridge Island, WA “Unfortunately, you were off course at the first jump,” they told me even before I’d brought Chester to a halt. Disbelieving, I looked back toward the judge’s booth. Off course? It took a few seconds for the words to sink in ... Continue...
Not Quite Champions by Josh H., Blanchard, LA The energy practically buzzed in our ears. It was quiet, but the dull chatter of the early-bird fans was filled with the sensation of the upcoming event. I, in my spotless uniform, waited anxiously for the announcer’s cue ... Continue...
On the Mat by Alexis C., Goleta, CA Doubt. I pulled on my blue singlet and stepped into the ring. Doubt filled my thoughts and clouded my vision as my body moved to the center circle. The referee shook his head in dismay as his eyes fell on me. He knew I would not win ... Continue...
Snowboarding by John S., Ayer, MA To those who are interested in trying snowboarding, allow me to explain what you are committing to. It goes a little like this: Get up, fall on your face. Get back up, fall on your butt. Get up again, and, you guessed it, fall right down again ... Continue...
The Sailing Race by Michael S., Saddle River, NJ The main sheet cut my fingers as the fibers dug into my skin. Waves were relentlessly smashing over the starboard side of the 420 as the vessel lurched to one side, raising me high above my sister on the opposite side ... Continue...
Two Hundred Feet of Ice by Phoebe H., Seattle, WA Two hundred feet of ice, two hundred feet of blank canvas, compelling because of its contradictions; it’s quiet, yet full of sound. Clean and white, yet a tapestry of colorful memories, stories, and feelings ... Continue...
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