Robby"s high school life changes when his best friend and co-captain of the soccer team is suspended from the team for drinking, his parents compare him to his perfect older brother, his sadistic coach finally crosses the line in practice, and the girl he"s interested in turns out to be unpredictable and haunted by a miserable secret. Robby needs a soccer scholarship for college--and he"s still got to lead his team to the State championships. An exciting, realistic coming of age novel of a smart kid surviving high school. Reviews: Hazuka captures the essence of a teenager"s actionpacked high school life where making choices and learning how to be yourself go hand in hand. Everything from drunk driving to naggin parents are smartly intertwined into a well written story from the point of view of an everyday, likable high school student. Booklist What sets this apart is the sometimes coarse but always realistic portrait of high school life. Readers will find plenty that is familiar here... ALAN Review Hazuka"s first young adult novel realistically depicts one teen"s struggle to prepare for the future without compromising the present. There ae enough plot twists here to keep readers guessing, and soccer fans will appreciate the author"s obvious love of the game. School Library Journal