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Not Done Yet (Top photo) Brock Brandl slides into the Sweeny catcher during action in Game 3. (Right photo) The El Campo students showed up in numbers to support the team. Pictured are front row, from left: Brett Crivellari, Melea Socha, Heather Raun and Elise Raun. Back row: Cameron Crivellari, Abby Anderson, Kinsey Priesmeyer, Jordyne Priesmeyer, Jillian Ermis, Natalie Nohavitza, Margo Warncke and Jessica Rodriguez.
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Class 4A Baseball Regional Semis EC vs Sinton at Texas Lutheran Seguin, TX Game 1: Thursday, May 28 7:30 p.m. Game 2: Friday, May 29 7:30 p.m. Game 3: (if necessary) Saturday, May 30 3 p.m.
Family Time
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El Campo Head Coach Russell Krenek lifts his daughter, Bella, into the air while mom Tasha looks on. The Ricebirds defeated Sweeny in the three-game series and will face Sinton this weekend.
The Sweet SIXTEEN Ricebirds defeat Sweeny, Sinton up next at TLU By JAY T. STRASNER publisher@leader-news.com
It was a 3-game series that featured a little bit of everything. But in the end, it was the Ricebirds that had the most important thing: a Regional quarterfinal championship. El Campo jumped out to a 2-0 first inning lead and then held off several Sweeny rallies for a 5-3 victory in Game 3 Saturday to move on to the Regional semifinals. The Ricebirds will face Sinton in the next best-of-3 round, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Texas Lutheran. “The locations moved because of rain, then there were weather delays, there was a play at the plate where a call was reversed, there were balks, more rain delays, you name it,” EC Head Coach Russell Krenek said. “There were some plays in the series that were definitely ESPN Top Ten worthy. It had it all. We’re just glad we won it.” El Campo claimed the lead in the bottom of the first. Brylan Crivellari singled then stole sec-
ond and scored on Clayton Harp’s RBI single to right field. Harp then scored on Riley Stock’s RBI single as EC moved ahead 2-0. Sweeny pulled within 2-1 in the top of the third, but the Birds answered with a run of their own in the bottom of the frame for a 3-1 lead. Tayton Priesmeyer started and held the Bulldogs to 2 earned runs on 5 hits over 4.2 innings pitched. The Bulldogs tied the game 3-3 in the top of the fifth, but EC answered again in the bottom of the fifth, this time in exciting fashion. Chad Quinn reached on an error, and quickly became a terror on the basepaths, stealing second then third base. With two outs, Blaine Fuechec walked and Collin Quinn entered as a courtesy runner. The Quinn brothers then executed a masterful double steal, with Chad Quinn stealing home for a 4-3 lead. “That play is something we’ve worked on all year, but that’s the first time it’s really worked to that level for us,” Krenek said. “We were aggressive all afternoon on the basepaths, putting pressure on them and keeping their pitchers distracted. Just a great execution by our guys there.” El Campo added an insurance run in the bot(See BIRDS, Page 2-B)
EC Excitement (Above) El Campo ballboy Bryce Krenek celebrates with Brock Brandl in the late innings of Saturday’s Game 3 win. (Right photo) Clint Kruppa laces a base hit during El Campo’s 5-3 win over Sweeny. L-N Photos by Jay T. Strasner
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Members of the Ricebirds gather for a prayer before the game Saturday.
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Wharton hopes for best as flood waters crest ing from excessive rainfall, severe weather and river flooding.” Wharton issued a voluntary evacThe Colorado River crested in uation Wednesday at 5 p.m. for all Wharton this morning, but exactly residents living on the west side of what havoc the flood waters wreak town, west of Richmond Road and won’t be known until tomorrow af- south of FM 102. ternoon. Lower Colorado River Authority From a projected 43.4 feet, which rangers arrived later that night to threatens Wharton’s west side neigh- support local emergency responders borhoods as well as – rescue operations, communities along evacuation enforcethe river’s northern ment and patrol. bends, the river is Don’t Forget A mandatory projected to be back evacuation went Livestock, Pets near its banks at 39 into effect at 5:30 feet around 1 p.m. During Evacuation p.m. on Friday, with Sunday, accordavailable ing to Sgt. Stephen – See Page 2-A aat shelter the new gym at Johnson of Wharthe Wharton Junior ton’s Office of EmerHigh School. gency Management. But not everyWharton Mayor Domingo Montalvo and County Judge Phillip body is thrilled about evacuating. “If it gets really bad, we’ll go,” said Spenrath met at the Courthouse Wednesday to sign two emergency Aisha Owens, who lives on Bailey declarations from the city and the Street near Just Do It Now. “But I won’t be able to drive, so I don’t know county. The documents addressed to Gov. what I’ll do.” Officials have advised that there L-N Photo by Shannon Crabtree Greg Abbott, state, “The county of Wharton, Texas, is facing significant may come a certain point where Making The Best Of It threats to life, health and property emergency services may not be able Wharton resident Jimmy Sutton checks for a bite Thursday along the banks of the Colorado River near the Fulton Street indue to: to reach certain areas. tersection. The river had risen to 39 feet at that point and was expected to go up another five feet by early today. Wharton “Widespread or severe damage, Mayor Domingo Montalvo ordered a mandatory evacuation of the city’s west side starting at 5:30 p.m. Friday. (See HOTLINE, Page 3-A) injury and loss of property resultBy NATALIE FRELS news@leader-news.com
El Campo approves curbside recycling
Court excuses jury Wharton County residents who received a jury summons for the 329th District Court on Monday, June 1 can disregard the notice. The case before Judge Randy Clapp has been canceled, according to District Clerk Kendra Charbula.
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ECHS Students Collect awards – See Page 5-A ALSO INSIDE: VIEWPOINT......................................Page 4-A OBITUARIES.....................................Page 7-A SPORTS.............................................Page 1-B LIFESTYLE.........................................Page 3-B CHURCH LISTINGS..........................Page 4-B CLASSIFIEDS & REAL ESTATE........Page 5-B
LOCAL WEATHER Saturday Heavy Rain DAY: 60% NIGHT: 60%
HIGH: 86º LOW: 68º
Sunday
Chance of Thunderstorms DAY: 50% HIGH: 85º NIGHT: 20% LOW: 68º
Monday
Chance of Thunderstorms DAY: 20% HIGH: 86º NIGHT: 0% LOW: 69º
Tuesday
Chance of Thunderstorms DAY: 20% HIGH: 85º NIGHT: 0% LOW: 71º Last Week: Avg. High: 85º • Avg. Low: 69º
RAIN GAUGE
Last 7 Days............................. 3.20 In.
Last 30 Days........................... 4.91 In. Same Time In '14...................... 9.03 In.
Year To Date......................... 17.87 In. Year To Date '14..................... 13.81 In. Data Collected by LCRA at El Campo Memorial Hospital
BURN BAN LIFTED COUNTY’S MEAN KBDI: 33 Burn Ban is put into effect when the mean KBDI reaches or goes above 500.
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Aerial Action
Ricebird senior shortstop Andrew Saucedo snags a throw from the catcher while attempting to make a play at second base during El Campo’s 1-0 victory over the Pirates in the opening game of the Class 4A Regional semifinal Thursday. The contest was held on the campus of Texas Lutheran University in Seguin. El Campo played Sinton again Friday night at Shiner Starplex. Results of that game were not available at presstime.
A curbside recycling program will get under way in El Campo by late summer or early fall. At the same time, one regular trash pickup per week will be eliminated. The new service will raise city utility bills by 30 cents each month. El Campo residents currently pay $23.63 a month for Progressive Waste Solutions crews to collect the contents of containers twice a week. With the change, each customer will be issued a blue polycart to be used for recycling and will retain the green cart for standard trash service. Information on exactly what can be placed in the blue cart will be made available as the carts are distributed, an effort which could start in August. In general, paper, cardboard, plastics, aluminum cans, glass and the like qualify. Once implemented, utility customers will receive one standard trash pickup and one pickup for recycling each week. “This would require a modification to the current schedule of pickup, but would still have a separate day for brush pickup,” City Manager Mindi Snyder told Council. Councilman Ed Erwin requested Progressive officials gather information on whether collected brush could be recycled as well. City Council approved the trash service change in a 5-2 vote Tuesday (See CITY GARBAGE, Page 8-A)
Louise High School names 2015 honor graduates By JODY LARIMER reporter@leader-news.com
Six Louise High School seniors will cross the stage as honor graduates when they collect their diplomas next week. Topping the 29-member Class of 2015 are valedictorian Hannah Foster and salutatorian Bianca Ochoa, both graduating summa cum laude or with highest honors. Foster, the daughter of Thomas and Michelle Foster, finishes with a 97.174 GPA and will attend Texas A&M this fall to study zoology. In the past four years, Foster has participated in several clubs including Fellowship
of Christian Athletes, serving as secretary; Tejano Organization; and Student Council, serving as president. Foster also served as class president. Honors she has received include president of both the National Honor Society and Powerset, and serving as a DARE Role Model. In sports, Foster and her teamates reached Regional Semi-Finals in volleyball and was named Second Team All-District in volleyball, basketball, track and softball. She earned Academic All-District in all as well. Ochoa, the daughter of Juan and Maria (See SIX EARN, Page 8-A)
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Wharton County commissioners Monday unanimously authorized a modified tax abatement to build a power plant north of El Campo. Halyard Energy Wharton, LLC requested a 10-year, 100 percent tax abatement, but received 100 percent for three years, 75 percent for years four through five, 60 percent for year six, 50 percent for year seven, 40 percent in year eight, 25 percent in year nine and 15 percent in year 10. This equals 650 percent over 10 years. However, the company is looking to build a similar plant southeast of Dallas. “The first Halyard plant will be built in either Wharton County or Henderson County,” Wharton County Judge Phillip Spenrath said, adding, Halyard has not decided yet. “Henderson County offered Halyard a 850 percent abatement over 10 years. “I’m not sure why Henderson County awarded 850 percent. They
As the U.S. 59 frontage road project moves forward, El Campo officials are looking to the City Development Corporation to help with funding. City officials pledged $8 million to the estimated $26 million effort to extend north and south frontage roads from the Hwy. 71 intersection to Ricebelt Bridge in April 2014, but have discovered a problem with the payback plan. Originally, the plan called for El Campo to borrow its portion of the cost from the State Infrastructure Bank with the Texas Department of Transportation covering the remainder. The city would then use revenue from a Transportation Reinvestment Zone to pay it back. The TRZ, created in 2012, collects tax dollars from developments within its zone built after its formation. Current projections, however, are
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EC retailers reponding to national egg shortage
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LOCAL WEATHER Wednesday
Chance of Thunderstorms DAY: 30% HIGH: 91º NIGHT: 0% LOW: 74º
Thursday
Chance of Thunderstorms DAY: 30% HIGH: 92º NIGHT: 0% LOW: 75º
Friday
Chance of Thunderstorms DAY: 40% HIGH: 91º NIGHT: 20% LOW: 75º
Saturday
Chance of Thunderstorms DAY: 50% HIGH: 88º NIGHT: 40% LOW: 74º Last Week: Avg. High: 89º • Avg. Low: 68º
RAIN GAUGE
Last 7 Days............................. 0.00 In.
Last 30 Days........................... 6.49 In. Same Time In '14...................... 8.99 In.
Year To Date......................... 19.53 In. Year To Date '14..................... 13.85 In. Data Collected by LCRA at El Campo Memorial Hospital
BURN BAN LIFTED COUNTY’S MEAN KBDI: 78 Burn Ban is put into effect when the mean KBDI reaches or goes above 500.
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Ricebird ball boy Bryce Krenek celebrates with Andrew Saucedo after the El Campo senior scored a run to give EC a 4-3 lead over Hidalgo in the Regional finals Saturday. El Campo won the game 5-3 and advanced to the Class 4A State semifinals, where they’ll face West Orange-Stark today at 4 p.m. on the UT campus.
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ECHS faces West Orange-Stark The years roll off the tongues of Ricebird fans just as easy and familiar as Grandma reciting her recipe for apple pie. “You got 1962, ‘68, and ‘82,” El Campo fan Darryl Socha said, leaning through the protective netting, while waiting for the Birds’ game against Hidalgo to begin Saturday. “And we want to add 2015 to it.” Socha was referring to the years the Ricebirds have won State championships in baseball, of course. The 2015 squad is poised to add to that list, as they take on West Orange-Stark (26-10) today in the Class 4A State semifinals. Gametime is set for 4 p.m. at Disch-Falk field on the campus of UT-Austin.
If they win today, the Birds (29-5) would face the winner of Argyle and Abilene Wiley at 6 p.m. Thursday for the Class 4A championship, once again at Disch-Falk, the same field where the 1982 squad claimed their glory. “One game at a time,” EC Head Coach Russell Krenek said prior to Wednesday’s game. “That’s how we’ve approached it all year and we’re not going to change now. It’s exciting to think about what might be, but our focus is on West Orange. They’ve got our full attention.”
El Campo Class of 2015 collects diplomas in Ricebird Stadium ages and pieces of advice that I have heard over the past four years, I got the best one from a slip of paper inThe El Campo Class of 2015 side a fortune cookie at the beginwalked across the stage Friday ning of my freshman year: Make deevening at Ricebird Stadium to col- cisions with your heart and let your lect their diplomas, mind determine wearing the tradihow to accomplish Louise High School tional red cap and it,” Krutilek said. gown. “On this night ... we Graduates 29 Meanwhile, are all one family, on Friday friends and famfor we are the Class ily held umbrellas to of 2015!” – See Page 7-A shield the sun and Following Board fans to cool themPresident Tommy selves while cheering on their gradu- Turner’s introduction of trustees ates. for the coming year, the high school Salutatorian Colton Krutilek took band and choir performed. the podium to welcome everyone. “Although there are many ad(See ECHS GRADUATES, Page 8-A) By JODY LARIMER reporter@leader-news.com
Look What I Got
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Amelia Gonzales proudly holds her diploma high Friday during El Campo commencement ceremonies at Ricebird Stadium.
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The nation’s egg supply is dwindling as a result of the Avian Flu outbreak and the effects are starting to hit Wharton County. Originating in the Midwest, the flu was first detected Dec. 19, 2014, and since then, has affected nearly 47 million birds, including both turkeys and chickens, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Of that number, 30 million to 40 million are laying hens. This has reduced the supply of eggs by 13 to 15 percent, Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. spokesperson Alan Andrews told the Leader-News Tuesday. Cal-Maine owns Wharton County Foods (formerly Maxim Egg Farms), located in Boling. No bird flu has been detected so (See GROCERY, Page 10-A)
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Ricebirds dominate 2015 All-District awards El Campo athletes gather top honors By JAY T. STRASNER publisher@leader-news.com
Collectively, the 2015 Ricebird baseball team accomplished some big things. On their way to a 29-6 overall record, the Birds captured District, Bi-district, Area and Regional championships while making it all the way to the Class 4A State semifinals. With the season in the books, the All-District awards for individual accomplishments were HARP passed out as well. “We had a lot of deserving players make the All-District Team and we L-N Photo by Jay T. Strasner couldn’t be more proud of them and State Semifinalists what they have accomplished,” Head Coach Russell Krenek said. “This Members of the 2015 playoff Ricebirds gathered for a photo following a series win over Sweeny. Pictured front row from left are: Camden Babcock, Brylan Crivellari, year’s team has made its mark on a Collin Quinn, Clayton Harp, Blaine Fuechec, Andrew Saucedo and Chad Quinn. Middle row: Tate Fuechec, Brock Brandl, Riley Stock, Tayton Priesmeyer, Seth Pustejovsky, short list of many quality teams in El Cody Jones, Coach Elliot Babcock and Coach Kevin Gordon. Last row: Head Coach Russell Krenek, Tyler Moreno, Brandon Williams, Dawson Mach, Charles Acosta, Ridge Whitley, Kyle Mamerow, Kaid Kubala, Andrew Rod and Clint Kruppa. (See DISTRICT, Page 2-B)
District Champs! EC 9 & 10-year-olds take opening round, Sectionals up next for squad By JAY T. STRASNER publisher@leader-news.com
The El Campo 9-year-old softball All-Stars wrapped up the District championship with an 8-0 win over Needville Monday night at Legacy Fields Park. The EC team was able to generate offense despite facing Needville pitcher Abby Houk, who EC Coach Ross Russell said is “the hardestthrowing 10-year-old I’ve ever seen.” “I told our coaches going in that if we could score three runs in the first inning, we’d win it,” Russell said. “You look at a pitcher throwing low to mid 50 miles per hour from about 30 feet away ... that’s like looking at a 95 mph fastball when you do the math. Whether that’s a reasonable request to ask our girls to stand in there against that, I’m not sure. But
they did a good job playing small ball and getting on base for us.” EC posted 4 runs in the first inning and cruised to the 8-0 final. “We saw that while the pitcher threw really hard, they didn’t have a catcher who could handle her,” Russell said. “Once we got on base, we were able to move around and score without really having a lot of big hits. Our strategy worked out for us.” El Campo completed the Disrict win without allowing an opposing score and without committing an error. “That’s pretty amazing for this age group,” Russell confirmed. “These girls’ knowledge of the game is really impressive. They’re not looking at the coaches to tell them what to do. They’ve got a good handle on what’s (See EC, Page 6-B)
Sliding Safely
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Morgan Russell slides into home plate while Needville pitcher Abby Houk tries to cover. El Campo’s 9-10 year-old All-Stars defeated Needville 8-0 and clinched the district title. The EC girls did not give up a run and didn’t commit an error in three games. Up next will be the Sectional round, expected to begin July 10.
12-year-olds rally for big win over Palacios Monday El Campo stays alive in elimination round By JAY T. STRASNER publisher@leader-news.com
Trailing 9-1 after four innings and facing elimination, the 12-year-old El Campo All-Stars rallied for an unlikely 12-10 win over the Palacios AllStars Monday night at Legacy Fields Park. EC lost their opening game 15-2 to Rosenberg Sunday night and Head Coach Eric Yeager said the sting of that defeat helped spur his team after falling behind Monday. “It’s kind of hard to explain unless you’ve been part of a team,” Yeager said. “But sometimes you have to learn from a loss like that in order to appreciate how to win. I’m so proud of these kids for the way they hung in there.” The Palacios starting pitcher held the El Campo bats in check through the initial four frames before reaching his 85-pitch limit. When he was forced to leave the mound, the EC bats came alive. The local All-Stars were patient at the plate, drawing several walks to set up big hits by Adam Gonzales, a (See ALL-STARS, Page 2-B)
Can’t Knock It Loose
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El Campo 12-year-old All-Star Adam Gonzales holds onto the tag while a Palacios baserunner slides into second base. El Campo completed a furious rally Monday night at Legacy Fields Park to defeat Palacios 12-10 in a district elimination game.
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CONTINUES Wharton @ El Campo 7:30 p.m. Friday Ricebird Stadium BY THE NUMBERS:
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Yards rushing on 6 totes last week by Tae Harris
points allowed in last week’s win over Tomball
Fourth quarter points allowed by the EC defense last year against Wharton
Ricebirds welcome rival Wharton for Homecoming By JAY T. STRASNER publisher@leader-news.com
It’s been 362 days since Wharton broke the hearts of Ricebirds everywhere, scoring 21 points and rallying for a 28-24 win over El Campo last season. The Ricebirds get their chance to exact some revenge in the rivalry when they host Wharton for Homecoming this Friday at Ricebird Stadium. El Campo’s Wayne Condra was offensive coordinator last year, so he got a sideline view of all the things that went wrong for EC in the final 12 minutes. “We just had a lack of execution down the stretch,” Condra said. “When you get down (See EC, Page 2-B)
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What It Feels Like When Tackled By A Ricebird
Ricebird Clay Rawlings contorts his body to bring down a Willowridge Eagle receiver during action at Kenneth Hall Stadium. El Campo will host Wharton Friday night in a Homecoming rivalry game.
Louise heads to KIPP looking for 4-0 start By JAY T. STRASNER publisher@leader-news.com
The Hornets will put their undefeated record on the line as they hit the road once again, this time to face KIPP Academy of Houston Friday night. The contest will mark the third straight road game for Louise (3-0). “It’s just how the schedule worked out this year,” Hornet Head Coach David Lucio said. “It’s not the best arrangement, but we’ll take it and try to make the best of it.” Louise defeated KIPP last season 52-13 and the Hornets have had difficulty this week getting information and game films from the Kerberos. “We finally got them to answer the phone over there,” Lucio chuckled Tuesday morning. “It’s a weird deal because we didn’t have any info on how to get to their stadium and they L-N Photo by Jay T. Strasner didn’t get us the game films until a Team Unity few minutes ago. Normally you’ve Hornets gather to talk strategy at the conclusion of Monday’s practice. Louise will hit the road for the third straight week got that all squared away by Saturwhen they face KIPP Academy. The Hornets dominated KIPP last season 53-14 and are currently ranked No. 4 in their region (See HORNETS, Page 2-B) following a 3-0 start for the second straight year.
Louise @ KIPP Academy 7:00 p.m. Friday KIPP Field BY THE NUMBERS:
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Touchdowns passing this season by QB Eric Lucio
Miles to KIPP for this week’s Louise game
Points scored by the Hornets versus KIPP in 2014
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Days until the Hornets’ appeal on Jonathan Dablegott’s eligibility
SUB-VARSITY ROUNDUP The Freshman Ladybirds began the season with an opening home game against Victoria West and lost in three sets (16-25, 25-22, 14-16). “We have a lot of talented girls who will be able to contribute to the team this season,” Coach Taryn Socha said. “Although we came up short the girls put forth great effort and we will continue to work hard during practice.” Individual stats include: Reagan David 5 assists, 1 dig; Kinley Bubela 3 digs; Karsyn Russell 3 assists, 2 digs; Malorie Solis 2 digs; Hope Cunningham 2 digs; Te’Asia Cooks 2 kills; Caterra Wilkins 1 kill; Natalia Terrell 2 kills; Tori Triska 3 kills . The Freshman Ladybirds played in the Bellville Tournament on Sept. 3-5. The girls played well together and placed 5th out of 16 teams. “Since two-a-days, I think the girls have improved as a team and also individually,” Socha said. EC freshmen defeat Lamar We traveled to Rosenberg to play Lamar Consolidated on Sept. 4 and won won 25-17, 25-21. Leading the team with 9 assists was Russell and David had 6 assists. Bubela had 13 digs, Triska and Cunningham each with 4, Russell and Abbie Farrar with 3, Erin Garcia, David and Cooks with two and Sierra (See FRESHMEN, Page 2-B)
Freshman Ladybirds The 2015 El Campo freshman volleyball team includes bottom row, from left: Hope Cunningham, Malorie Solis, Reagan David and Ashley Lilie. Kneeling: Erin Garcia, Karsyn Russell, Kinley Bubela, Anna Kight and Sierra Rodriguez. Standing: Te’Asia Cooks, Caterra Wilkins, Abbie Farrar, Tori Triska, Natalia Terrell and Coach Taryn Socha. L-N Photo by Jay T. Strasner