Jackson Ranucci (pictured) plays for Team Schalke in the 9U division of the Houston Express Soccer Club. The teams in this age group play 7 vs. 7, and they play two games every week. Jackson’s teammates are Ammer Ali, Jacob Hyman, Colin Mulcahy, Julian Phillips, Tyler Pollock, Matthew Schafer, Luke Tholany, Emilio Vilas and Luke Paulson. 

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