Track and field pioneers

The Family Point Speed team

The Family Point Speed team (pictured) is the first youth track-and-field team in the Memorial area recognized by the USA Track and Field Association. Currently, there are about 20 recognized youth track clubs in the Gulf Coast region. Family Point Speed, which serves student athletes ages 7 to 18, is part of Family Point Resources, a nonprofit organization. The newly formed team welcomes beginners and competes in a competitive developmental league. Team members are (top row, from left) Morgan Harris, Emanuel Morphin, Jeffrey Paduano, Ryan Muigai, Tim Hunter, Madeline Gentil, Nikolos Davis, Cade Watson, Tyler Harris; (second row, from left) Arno Bommer, Dominik Hunter, Joseph Pena, Jona Morford, Aniyah Silvain, Royale Jordan, Jasmine Green, Alyssa Bommer, Alexis Rushing, Josiah Robinson; (third row, from left) Casey Brand, Rogelio Perez, Alondra Castillo, Pierce Curley, Patricia Flores, Amelia Bommer, Angel Paduano, Amoree Johnson, Noah Watson, Christin Gentile; (bottom row, from left) Brandon Stribling, Sofia Perez, Dianne Lopez, Angela Pena, Lailah Nelson, Daniella Pena, Giselle Gillett, Amoree Johnson, Michael Vincent, Luis Baltazar and Michael Eyre.

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