Janson Mancheski

The Scrub Janson Mancheski

Underdogs like Hoosiers


Curly Lambeau's ghost


A Rocky-like high school love story


The Scrub is a coming-of-age story of three adolescents, each facing insurmountable challenges. Janus is at odds with his football coach; Barnaby's physical therapist is bullying him; and Asha's life is controlled by her alcoholic father.


Yet, the three friends remain determined to overcome the odds and achieve success. The story shines light on the emotional ups-and-downs of high school. Where on any given day, you can reach soaring heights or just as easily be beaten into a dark pit of despair.


Despite personal setbacks, our trio of plucky friends persists. But when Janus' fortunes reach rock bottom, fatherless and on his own, he has only one place to turn-he seeks guidance from the ghost of Curly Lambeau, the legendary Green Bay Packers coach.


With dark forces closing in, is it too late for the friends to fight back? Or will they accept Coach Curly's advice that through loyalty, friendship and teamwork, you will always be stronger than going it alone?