The Ride

8 underdog high school quarterbacks begin a grueling competition to become the next US Army All-American. They battle under the watchful eyes of NFL coaches and dream of playing on the biggest stage in high school sports.

Eight quarterbacks begin the last day of camp eager to prove they have what it takes to advance to Top Gun, but only five will move on. Ashton and Josh, on the bubble, fight to stay alive in the competition.

The five surviving quarterbacks arrive at the most intense football camp in America: Top Gun. Travis is dealing with the recent death of a teammate, while Conner must learn to show his passion for the game. At 100 degrees, the competition is heating up.

Entering the final day of competition at Top Gun, Anthony, Conner, and Josh are on the bubble and have to make a big impression. The joking off the field gives way to heated competition, before two QB's are sent packing.

The first hometown visit takes us to Texas, the home of big time high school football. The pressure mounts on Driphus as he takes us from practice, to the classroom, and ultimately to his game against one of the best football teams in the country.

Our second hometown visit is to Moreno Valley, Calif., home of Travis. His team is still mourning the loss of their teammate Emil, but life goes on as Travis celebrates his 18th birthday and leads his powerful team in a Friday night game.

Josh welcomes Coach Smith to his Homecoming game for the final hometown visit. Afterwards, the coaches meet for the final time and after a grueling decision, select the next U.S. Army All-American.

Driphus Jackson joins 90 top prep football players in San Antonio, Texas, for the 2011 U.S. Army All-American Bowl. DJ and his West teammates have only four days to come together as a team.