When you are 15 you can give out a serious beat down and get a slap on the wrist for it (you just can't go around doing that when you are 21 and in the bars) Bats work well, they are aerodynamic, light weight, and rugged enough break a few ribs (no head shots, break knees) Head shots will get you into adult size trouble, Body shots will get you in kid size trouble. I like the revenge part. I tell you what, I like when people do me wrong, and I let it slide for a couple of years. Then you get revenge before you move to your next city. This now makes you not the prime suspect being they have plenty of time to make new enemies. in your case, bat him up in the ribs.