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4) Karate clash
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Twelve-year-old Levi is at home in the dojo where he practices karate, although the contentious relationship with his new stepsister, Sofia, is disturbing his concentration--but when she suddenly decides to join his dojo he realizes that Sofia's prickly attitude is a cover for her unhappiness.
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Avani Patel loves to skateboard, but there is no skate park in her town so she does not get to practice tricks often--but now that the idea is under consideration in the city council Avani and her friends set out to convince the skeptical politicians the town really needs one.
6) ATV cheat
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Teenage ATV riders Josh and Christyna find that someone has been sabotaging the trails, putting the safety of ATV racers and mountain bikers in jeopardy, and they need to find out who is responsible and catch the cheat before the next race.
7) Puck panic
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Twelve-year-old Calvin is the small but speedy left wing for his hockey team, but when he takes a really hard bodycheck during first game of a tournament he starts to freeze up on the ice and worry he will be benched.
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Raven is dealing with a lot—her grandmother’s recent death, a knee injury from an accident, and a tiff with her best friend. But she’s determined to prove to her basketball coach that her knee is in good enough shape for her to play in the Jammin’ Salmon basketball tournament, which she’s been participating in since she was little. So she pushes herself—and her teammates—a little too much while trying...
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Chery lives to dance. She has her own hip-hop dance crew and a signature move that's a surefire showstopper. But when her crew is forced to break up, Chery is faced with joining her school's hip-hop dance team. Trouble is, Chery's not like most dance hopefuls who have formal training. She moves to the music based on what feels right rather than following a strict routine. Will Chery's unique skills be good enough for the dance competition? Or will...
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Thirteen-year-old Aniyah comes from a long line of drill and step team members. Her mom and aunts all competed, so none of them understand why Aniyah doesn't want to continue the tradition. But Aniyah doesn't like attention or performing. Then Aniyah's friend, Stacy, convinces her to give the team a try. The team dances just for fun and doesn't compete, so there's no pressure. Aniyah discovers Stacy is right-it is kind of fun! But just when Aniyah...
11) Builder Battle
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Samuel is a longtime fan of the classic world-building game Buildtopia, playing it years after his friends have forgotten about it. So he's excited to learn that a big game update has reignited interest in the video game. Now with new in-game challenges, Buildtopia is getting an eSports competition. Will Samuel turn his love of the game into an opportunity to compete and connect with new friends?
12) Roster Rebound
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Nina's basketball dreams have been dashed. After moving to a small town, she learns her new school doesn't have enough players to form a girls b-ball team. Nina is bummed until she finds out the boys team is short one player-and anyone can try out. Nina decides to take a shot, and her hoop hopes rebound when she wins a spot on the roster. But not everyone is pleased she made the team. Can Nina prove herself as a power forward? Or will she buckle under...
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After Ivette is gifted an old game console, she becomes interested in speedrunning an old game called The Shattered Blade. So interested, in fact, that she enters an amateur speedrunning contest. As Ivette travels to the competition, news breaks that online gamer Quick Silver has broken the speedrun record once again. Can Ivette discover the glitches and techniques to put her in competition with the best?
14) Surfing Shake-Up
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Rosie loves nothing more than spending her summers surfing while staying with her Aunt Hazel in Australia. But this summer, her cousin Flora is coming to visit, too, and Aunt Hazel wants Rosie to teach Flora how to surf. Trouble is, Flora has a history of being mean to Rosie-and it doesn't take long to figure out that Flora hasn't changed one bit. Can Rosie set aside her hard feelings and teach her cousin to ride the waves? Or will this shake-up to...
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Jae Cho isn't very good at games. Whether it's board games, card games, or anything else, she usually doesn't have much luck. But when she watches her brother, Dal, playing Castle Crusaders 5, she's fascinated by the strategy of destroying the opponent's forces and taking out the enemy's castle. When Dal rushes off and leaves the game running on his computer, Jae can't resist the temptation to try playing for herself. Before long she's hooked on the...
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Darius Livingston is the starting running back for the seventh-grade football team, but he dreams of playing quarterback. When the team is forced to forfeit the rest of its season, Darius and his teammates get the chance to play with the eighth graders. Darius is sure this is his chance to prove he can throw the ball and be a great quarterback. But, can Darius show off his skills and still be a team player?
17) Ooze Escape!
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When Kendall receives a surprise email, he can hardly believe his luck. He's been invited to compete in an esports tournament for his favorite game, Ooze Escape! He loves battling his way to the top level in the game and trying to escape the deadly ooze that burns up everything-and everyone-in its path. There's just one problem-Kendall spends too much time battling enemies and looking for awesome loot. He always gets knocked out by the ooze before...
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Antonia is a great gamer. She's especially skilled at her favorite game called Mobius Bridge. She's a fierce fighter and can quickly knock enemies out of the game. Together with her esports teammates, they usually dominate other teams at the multiplayer online battle arena tournaments. When a new and inexperienced teammate joins them, Antonia volunteers to play a different role than she's used to. She quickly discovers that her new role is much more...
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No hace mucho que la hermana mayor de Lily Davis, Jana, se marchó de casa para asistir al entrenamiento básico, y Lily echa mucho de menos a su ídolo del fútbol. Pero cuando los padres y la entrenadora de Lily empiezan a presionarla para que ocupe el lugar que dejó Jana, la presión de ser como la delantera estrella le resulta abrumadora. ¿Logrará Lily encontrar la fuerza para ser ella misma? Esta historia deportiva superentretenida de Jake...
20) Soccer Snub
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After working hard in the off-season, Quincy is thrilled to move up to a top-level soccer team and play with his friend Will. But the rest of his new teammates on the Vipers aren't so excited. They give Quincy the cold shoulder, making it difficult for him to find his groove. But soon, Quincy begins to earn some respect. Then his coach shifts him into the starting lineup-and moves Will to the bench. Can Quincy find a way to get Will back in the game?...