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Fourteen-year-old Jeff Hoffman is a gifted basketball player, but his high school experience is far from ideal. Tormented by relentless bullying, Jeff feels isolated, fearful, and deeply depressed. With little emotional support at home, his despair spirals into self-loathing, leaving him on the brink of giving up.

Everything shifts when Latrelle Travis, the team’s star player, steps in as Jeff’s mentor. Under Latrelle’s guidance, Jeff embarks on a transformative journey of self-discovery, growing into a bold, charismatic, and confident young man. Just as Jeff begins to see hope for his future, tragedy strikes—a racially motivated crime shatters his world and tears his community apart.

This compelling story delves into themes of love, loss, grief, and redemption as families and friendships are tested to their limits. In the face of heartbreak and adversity, Jeff must summon incredible strength and resilience to rise above the challenges before him. Stronger Together is a poignant reminder that unity and courage can overcome even the darkest moments.