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Kicking it clear

By Scott Kennedy, Contributing writer | November 1, 2014

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(Photo: Kimberly Kennedy)

Goalie Madeleine Dukes (pictured) kicks the ball clear during practice. Dukes plays for the 11-13 year old SBMSA Razorbacks. The girls come from various schools, including Spring Branch and Memorial middle schools. For many, this is their last season playing SBMSA soccer. Dukes and teammate Alexandra Pappas have played sports together since kindergarten. Their teammates are Devyn Finklestein, Jordan Finkelstein, Lizzie Gissel, Abbey Hall, Sydney Horn, Dylan McNair, Abigail Moore, Audrey Moore, Macey Mulvey, Lauren Nguyen, Niki Papakyriacou and Caroline Turner. They are coached by Greg Pappas and Richard Dukes.

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