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As the only freshman to make varsity, Iggy Baptiste is excited to play on his high school's top soccer team. He's less thrilled that his best friend Malcolm is stuck on junior varsity.

Kamal is used to being the top dog on his soccer team, until Justin joins. Justin is what you'd call a "natural". He is talented, athletic, and has all the making of a star.

Tessa knows a soccer scholarship is her best chance at going to college.

Daniela is looking forward to soccer season. Not only are the Bay Park Rams a great team, she gets to play alongside her best friend, Rinad.

Hannah's sister, Alexis, has been acting different lately. For one thing, she's constantly on her phone when she never used to care that much about it.

Nick and Ava have become friends over the fact that they're the only upper classmen who still ride the bus to school.

Justin has always been a big fan of Mason Falls High School's baseball team, the Lions-even though they are the worst in their division.

On his sixteenth birthday, Parker discovers he's developed the power of telekinesis.

Tony has preferred to fly under the radar for most of his life.

Natalie has never been a fast runner. She's only on the track team because her sister, a varsity runner, put in a good word with the coach.

Evan has always dreamed of being a superhero, and on his sixteenth birthday he discovers the ability to stretch and bend his body in impossible ways.

On her sixteenth birthday, Aisha suddenly can't touch anything without breaking it. With the help of a friend, she's able to get a handle on her new super strength.

Cassie wakes up on her sixteenth birthday only to realize she's been floating in her sleep.

In 1831 British naturalist Charles Darwin joined a five-year expedition on the ship HMS Beagle.

Millions of Americans don't earn enough money to pay for decent housing, food, health care, and education.