
Written by Jake Maddox and Peter Mavrikis
Part of the Jake Maddox JV series
Aarash must confront a bully on the wrestling team or risk losing his place and identity.
Aarash, a freshman at Freemont Central High, feels like an outsider despite years in the U.S. Joining the JV wrestling team offers hope, but a bully threatens his newfound passion. Will Aarash stand his ground or let fear dictate his path? As he grapples with this challenge, Aarash must decide if the fight is worth the cost. Can he overcome the pressure and find his place, or will the struggle prove too much? Discover the courage it takes to face adversity on and off the mat.
Fourteen-year old Aarash is nervous to start his freshman year at Freemont Central High School. Though his family has lived in the United States since he was eight years old, Aarash still feels like an outsider. Then an older friend suggests Aarash join the school’s JV wrestling team. Aarash is nervous but tries out anyway and is excited to make the team. But a bully on the mat makes Aarash rethink everything. Can he see his commitment through? Or will taking it to the mat cost more than he’s willing to sacrifice?
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