A football player at Rosedale High School is amorous of one of the cheerleaders, who is going with another guy. Another player can't decide which of two cheerleaders he wants to be with. Meanwhile, the Big Game with Hardin High School is approaching, and a prank war is in full swing.

New York City police detective Anthony is torn between following the rules and being a good son. Caretaker of his debilitated mother Joyce, Tony wants the American dream but finds himself in a nightmare.