Above the Noise
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Last published Fri, Aug 1, 2025
In the heart of East Heights, where the streets are loud and the competition is fierce, Rashad, Lonnie, Brooklyn, Kennedy, and their crew are just trying to make it through senior year. But in a world where sports, relationships, and rivalries collide, staying focused is easier said than done.
Rashad, the star point guard, has everything-talent, charisma, and college scouts watching his every move. But when Kennedy, the one girl who doesn't fall for his charm, keeps curving him, he realizes that winning her over might be his toughest game yet.
Lonnie, Rashad's twin, dominates the football field, but his heart is caught between his best friend, Daja, and his dreams of playing college ball. He swears he won't get distracted-but the line between friendship and something more is starting to blur.
Brooklyn is the new girl, but her reputation got here before she did. She's known for her fights with Brianna, a girl who loves to stir up drama. But Brooklyn isn't one to back down, even when Kareem-cocky, confident, and undeniably fine-starts calling her out at every turn.
Between Friday night lights, locker room tensions, late-night texts, and secrets that could ruin everything, they'll have to decide: rise above the noise or get lost in it?
A gripping high school drama filled with friendship, love, betrayal, and ambition, Above the Noise is about standing out, holding your ground, and learning that sometimes, the biggest battles aren't on the field or the court-but in your own heart.
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