The Only Game

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Across
  1. 2. One of Jack’s friends who is the best softball player in the league, and she has a kind personality.
  2. 5. Don’t break down even in the most difficult times. Don’t be weak. This has two words.
  3. 7. Jack showed this to portray how badly he wanted to get to and win the Little League World Series. He wouldn’t give up or quit.
  4. 8. It’s where Jack visits when he’s feeling down. It was where his brother slept.
  5. 11. Always try your best, and if you fail, try again. Keep going. This involves three words.
  6. 13. It’s where most people go to learn and be with their friends. Jack had many difficulties from his friends here after quitting the team.
  7. 16. Cassie, Gus, and Jack had practiced all season in order to perform well in the games. Teddy showed this trait quite a bit when he practiced catching every day with Jack to get better. Another word for this could be diligent.
  8. 18. The book took place here when games were being played. This type of game involves a bat and a ball and is played on a _________ _________.
  9. 19. Everyone on Jack’s baseball team possessed this trait before each game. They couldn’t wait to play and see how the game turned out.
  10. 20. He was the main character who was determined and always did his best when it came to baseball.
Down
  1. 1. Teddy showed this trait when playing his first baseball game. There were butterflies in his stomach. This trait could also mean scared/worried.
  2. 3. The person who catches each pitch on Jack’s team broke his ankle.
  3. 4. Jack and Gus were playing baseball to make it to the______ ______.
  4. 6. He is Jack’s best friend who has been playing with Jack for years, and the two of them share the same dreams.
  5. 9. Do your best, and don’t let up. It has three words.
  6. 10. Teddy was scared to cross a bridge. It’s what the condition is called.
  7. 12. Jack’s newest friend who trained super hard and became the catcher for Jack’s team.
  8. 14. Teddy and Jack were nervous about playing the championship game and had a lack of_______.
  9. 15. Teddy showed this when playing his first game of baseball after more than half of the season had been over. Jack demonstrated this when he had the courage to quit the team. This word could also mean willing or courageous.
  10. 17. Jack didn’t want to play his favorite sport anymore because of his brother. He decided to quit.