{"product_id":"against-the-odds-a-crawford-park-story-paperback","title":"Against The Odds: A Crawford Park Story - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDarryl Gaines\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen the city cuts funding for the Crawford Park Warriors, it feels like the end of the road-not just for a football team, but for an entire community.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFourteen-year-old Durel Gates knows football is more than a game. It's hope. It's purpose. And when their coach walks away and the team is left without support, uniforms, or equipment, the boys of Oakleigh Heights are forced to face a hard truth: no one is coming to save them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo they decide to fight back.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough grit, teamwork, and determination, Durel and his teammates hustle for every dollar, rally their neighborhood, and refuse to let their team disappear. What begins as a fight to save a season turns into something much bigger-a movement that restores pride, unity, and belief in what's possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAgainst the Odds is an inspiring story about resilience, leadership, and the power of community. Perfect for middle-grade readers, families, and classrooms, it reminds us that even when everything seems stacked against you, heart and perseverance can change the game.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 82\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.22 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 23, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53425813979443,"sku":"9781636162591","price":25.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/cZP1lRdhgG9781636162591.webp?v=1780524382","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/against-the-odds-a-crawford-park-story-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}