Sports--a reflection of life. The first volume of a series detailing the efforts of a group of experienced and successful high school athletes as they endeavor to show younger and less successful boys the way to the summit of the mountain of high school basketball in the mid 1970s. Along the way, they experience joy, sorrow, and tragedy, one of which unexpectedly opens doors for many who will follow for years to come. Will they achieve their goals? Only determination, dedication, hard work, and time will tell.