A work of fiction inspired by a true story,Matt TavaresΓÇÖs debut graphic novel dramatizes the historic struggle for gender equality in high school sports. It is 1975 in Indianaand the Wilkins Regional High School girlsΓÇÖ basketball team is in their rookie season. Despite being undefeatedthey practice at night in the elementary school and play to empty bleachers. Unlike the boysΓÇÖ teamthe Lady Bears have no buses to deliver them to away games and no uniformsmuch less a laundry service. They make their own uniforms out of T-shirts and electrical tape. And with help from a committed female coachthey push through to improbable victory after improbable victory. Illustrated in full colorthis story about the ongoing battle of women striving for equality in sports rings with honestybraveryand heart.