Vipers strike

The Spring Branch-Memorial Sports Association 8U Viper Girls Soccer Team, coached by David Marchesani (pictured, at left) and Justin Moore (right), had an outstanding fall season, ending with all wins and one tie in the regular season. The team made up of second- and third-grade girls from Wilchester Elementary School, demonstrated dedication and hard work, and advanced to the gold bracket for playoffs. Their achievements in the league were not only about winning games but also about fostering camaraderie, sportsmanship, and a love for the sport of soccer. This season will be remembered as a remarkable chapter for these young girls, as they learned valuable lessons and created lasting memories on the field. Pictured are players (back row, from left) Colette Marchesani, Allie Turilli, Abbie Ferguson, Kendall Smith, Ines Padilla, Ellie Grace Heller, Addie Adams; (front row, sitting, from left) Claire Wells, Emma Melconian, Mila Stevens, Olivia Brendel, Katelyn Moore, and Lila McQueen.

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