Back of the Net

Back of the Net centers around the intertwined lives of the players on the Mt. Pleasant High varsity soccer team. What happens on the field often reflects the ups and downs and drama of daily life. Although the players have very different home lives and face challenging situations, they have one thing in common: their desire to win the state championship. But in order to win, the team members will have to not only make magic on the field but also learn from the personal obstacles they face. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Claw is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

Get On Up: #4

Manny's body feels like it has a mind of its own, and it hurts everywhere whenever he trains hard. But when the goalie passes out during a game, he finds out that his mistake was not his.…

Home Boy: #6

As team captain, Kai is always in control on the field. He's like the glue that keeps the team together, and the team relies on him to be a solid, talented player. But at home, as hard as he…

Making the Grade: #1

Aiden is one of the smartest players on the field. His active brain helps him to respond quickly to the action and anticipate the ball. But that same overactivity doesn't translate to his…

Perfect: #2

Enzo's drive to be perfect is often seen by others as pushy, arrogant, and self-centered. Between his intense practice routine and his pappa drilling him, Enzo feels the constant pressure to…

Size Me Up: #5

Ben has dedicated his whole life to soccer. But his big knowledge and even bigger heart can't overcome the fact that he is small. He is a star on the soccer field but a target for bullies.…

Stand Your Ground: #3

Jackson always stands his ground on the field. When a rival player purposefully spikes Aiden, Jackson strikes back. A scuffle breaks out, and Jackson is kicked out of the game. He takes his…