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In There’s a Girl in my Hammerlock by Jerry Spinelli, middle-schooler Maisie Potter, who doesn't make the cheerleading squad, decides to defy traditional gender roles by trying out for the all-boys wrestling team to get closer to her crush, Eric. Despite initial resistance and mockery from classmates and teammates, Maisie’s athletic prowess eventually earns her respect, and she becomes an integral part of the team.