Rise Above (The Red Zone)

Darius Burns is a second-stringer for the Troy Central High Trojans, but lately he's been stepping up his game. He even has a shot at the team's starting halfback spot. The biggest thing in his way is a guilty conscience. Because Darius hasn't improved through hard work alone. He's also getting ""nutritional supplements"" from an assistant coach. Soon Darius is reading about nasty side effects and worrying about his health. But if he goes to Troy Central's head coach, will he blow his chance to play in the state championship-or even cost his team the victory? Darius finally has a shot at the halfback spot. But he hasn't improved through hard work alone; he's taking "nutritional supplements." Now he's concerned about his health. But if he confesses, will he blow his chance to play? "One of the Trojans' assistant coaches is giving a few players special attention. That includes a (maybe illegal) personal nutrition program. Will the players go along in order to get an edge?"-- Provided by publisher One of the Trojans' assistant coaches is giving a few players special attention, which includes a (maybe illegal) personal nutrition program. Will the players go along in order to get an edge?