Maynard 8 Miles

The Official Twitter for the book and soon-to-be movie, Maynard 8 Miles by Brian J. Borland. A story of family, basketball and triumph in the heartland.

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@CaitlinClark22 Will Z

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Who’s headed to Dallas to cheer on @IowaWBB in the Final Four? Can I join you @gazettedotcom, @jtlinder and @TheDailyIowan? #marchmadnesswbb

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Imagine receiving trophies + bouquets like this @RebeccaLobo? This was common back in the 50s. Would you like to hear more about the story of how one Iowa girls’ basketball team (w/o Caitlin Clark) changed bball history + how Rudy producer is on board to create movie?

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As a supporter and advocate for women’s bball @CasNegley, it’s been great to see the attendance numbers rise. Like Iowa’s 15K fans a few weeks ago, imagine the same amount for a 1956 Iowa girls’ high school bball game. Want to read more? https://t.co/bIV8V3fpNk #MarchMadnessWBB

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.@IowaWBB is headed to the Elite Eight for the fifth time in program history 💪

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We know there’s so much basketball, but when you have some free time @ginamizell, would you want to read a copy of a book (that’s turning into a movie) that has been described as “Hoosiers” meets “A League of Their Own?”

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Looking forward to hearing @StephanieWhite, @sportsiren and Pam in tonight’s @IowaWBB game. Seeing the success of the program brings back memories of my mom, an Iowa-native whose basketball story is being turned into a movie. #MarchMadnessWBB

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@IowaWBB @goiowa Perfect !! Congrats Jan🏀

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@CaitlinClark22 Best of luck to the Hawks !!!

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.@BookRiot I know a book that’s never boring. #Maynard8Miles tells a true story of family, basketball and triumph in the heartland. Would you like me to send you a copy?

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.@woodenaward Hall of Fame Coach John Wooden once said, “Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best you are capable of becoming.” My mom’s team always left everything on the court. #MotivationalMonday

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.@BookMovement You always have the best #bookclub picks. Can I recommend #Maynard8Miles as one to consider? Angelo Pizzo, screenwriter of Hoosiers and Rudy, recently completed the script for the soon-to-be movie.

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.@coachmwsmith Coaches like you leave a lasting impression on their players. My mom and her teammates we’re lucky enough to have a BB coach that motivated them to be the best they can be. I am happy to send you a copy of #Maynard8Miles so you can read all about it.

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.@RobertsEmma are you looking for your next @Belletrestbooks read? #Maynard8Miles is a true story about friends, family and girls’ high school basketball in Iowa in the '50s. Soon to be a movie w/ screenplay by Angelo Pizzo.

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.@johngreen Would you consider featuring #Maynard8Miles as your next .@lifes_library book club book? It tells the true story of small town life, love and girls’ 6-on-6 basketball.

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@CoachLok All set on my end!

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.@CoachLok your motivational work has inspired a new generation of talented athletes. This reminds me of my mom’s high school basketball coach, Mel Kupferschmid, who led his team to the 1956 girls championship in Iowa. Would you like to read about their story in #Maynard8Miles?

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@CoachLok @Bucks Love the photo! I do see a familiar name and face :). If you are interested in reading my mom's story, I'm happy to send you a copy of the book. DM me your mailing address and I'll get one out to you.

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As a Wisconsinite, I cheer for the @Bucks, and it looks like it could be a championship year! Even though it was on a high school level, my mom and her teammates always remembered their experience winning the Iowa state tournament in 1956. #Maynard8Miles tells their story.

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.@smrtgrls I love how you empower women to be their best while staying true to who they are. I think you would have considered my mom a Smart Girl. Her hard work and dedication helped her overcome adversity and become a champion. Would you like to read her story?