The Girls of Central High at Basketball; Or, The Great Gymnasium Mystery

A spirited, strong-willed student holds a key position on her high-school basketball team and contends with temper, family tensions, and social snobbery while the squad trains for interschool competition. Practices, rotating play, and strict instructors set the scene for several contested games; off-court incidents including a daring rescue of a younger child and a teammate’s personal crisis test loyalties. Coaches, parents, and peers shape the players’ conduct as the team endures setbacks, resolves a hidden problem, and ultimately secures victories that illuminate character growth and clarify a lingering mystery.