内容简介：
The Rivalry is the inspirational story of Pete Berman, a typical high school student who becomes memorable once he steps on the basketball court. The West Valley Rockets are perennial doormats for the Fellingwood Rams until Pete sets his sights on turning the tables. The story is center stage for Peteas intense rivalry with Gerry Williams, Fellingwoodas star player, who has dominated the countyas basketball league. As the story progresses, Peteas on-court wizardry also fuels his confidence in both social and scholastic settings. The once-introverted homebody transforms into a man who canat wait to experiment with his newly found activities. The bookas basketball scenes put you right in the middle of the court, bumping and jockeying for position with opposing players. The story also gives the reader insight into the mind of a teenager and all of the complex and often primitive emotions of the high school experience.