The Boy Who Gave Up the Race to Save His Rival

followed the car in his pickup and stayed back, giving the family space.

Marcus raised his voice.

“If I go, Coach Brooks goes too.”

Everyone turned.

Coach Brooks looked startled.

Marcus stepped off the porch.

“He found me. He trained me. He gave me the shoes. If you want me because of what I did, then you need to know I didn’t get there alone.”

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