On Point: One Team's Journey from Miner Girls to Cheetahs

by Roger Johnson

On Point tells of two vulnerable sixteen-year-old girls teaming with a gentle, retired coach to overcome the low expectations and pettiness in their poor town. Molly Rascon, a basketball geek with advanced skills and a hatred for losing, Bianca Acero-Steele, an indomitable warrior with a dark past, and their teammates begin practice on a neighbor's driveway to improve their skills. Long hours and determination kindle a strange flame, once unrealistic dreams emerge, and a journey into the possible binds the girls into one heart. Set in a Colorado mountain community where girls sports are an afterthought and dedicated female athletes an anomaly, On Point is a sensitive and inspiring story, with basketball being the vehicle that provides Molly and Bianca a chance to secure an identity beyond poverty and violence. The outward competition is on a sports court, but the internal struggle is life's arena.

274 pages, Paperback

Published January 27, 2021

Reviews

[Lynne Lombard · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this book. As a retired educator, I know how it feels to make a difference in someone’s life. Even though I enjoy basketball, I really know nothing about things like zone defense, but the story transcends the game.

[Jill · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is such an inspiring story! It's a story of community connection and success through hard work, education and acceptance. You don't have to know or love basketball to enjoy this book.