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Jack has felt the sting of being bullied and not accepted at home and at school. He is trying desperately to find his place in life and also help his mother through a broken marriage and her sad and frustrating existence at work and being a single parent. Jack turns to sports as his ticket to better times and in the process realizes his strong attraction to Annie. She is a popular cheerleader who he considers out of his league. Jack finally has an opportunity to belong and maybe even be a star on the basketball court. His dreams and ambitions are in reach but he will have to make crucial decisions that could change his destiny. How will his actions be judged? What price is Jack willing to pay for popularity and acceptance? Will anyone ever have his back?