Number: 271

Storyline:
Girls? The thought of coaching them seems preposterous to Clay Driscoll (earnest newcomer Jeffrey Donovan), who travels to Middleton, Okla., in the 1960s prepared to coach the varsity boys' team. But that position is filled, so he's forced to coach the girls' team -- the Lady Cyclones. Faced with an under-performing crew of untrained players, the coach begins to treat the girls like boys. They run laps in a closed gym and practice shots and plays they've never tried before -- and eventually their "old-fashioned grit" leads them to a Cinderella season culminating with the state championships. Along their way, Driscoll and the girls overcome several obstacles, most of all, gaining a fan base. Meanwhile, big man in town Ellis Brawley (Bruce Dern) can't stand Driscoll and his newfangled idea of empowering female athletes. Of course, the Lady Cyclones are up to the task of proving Brawley wrong. Driven by their caring young coach, the girls determine to play as hard as the boys, even ...

Cast:

Jeffrey Donovan Clay Driscoll

Samantha Mathis Jean Driscoll

Bruce Dern Ellis Brawley

Bob Gunton Hugh Moreland

Ryil Adamson Myerson

Kristin Brey Pat Thompson

Mike Carlucci (Voice) Basketball TV Announcer

Marta Cross Sadie York

Jamie Dickerson Liz Blair

Chris Ellis Jim Stovall

Medium: Original DVD,

Loaned: No

Aspect ratio: 2.35:1