For the good of the team

"For the Good of the Team" by Ralph Henry Barbour is a tale set in the world of high school football where the youngest captain ever, Stuart Harven, leads his team through a season of change and challenge. The story highlights the team’s journey as they navigate a new coach with methods that clash with tradition, creating friction and testing their unity. It follows Stuart and his friend Jack Brewton as they return to Safford and Manning School, facing both rival teams and internal conflicts. The book explores the themes of teamwork, leadership, and finding common ground amidst differing opinions while trying to defend their school's reputation in the competitive world of high school sports.