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First on the court

By Angie Frederickson, Staff writer | March 25, 2016

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River Oaks Baptist School fifth- and sixth-grade girls’ basketball team

The River Oaks Baptist School fifth- and sixth-grade girls’ basketball team defeated Annunciation Orthodox School, 35-15, to win the United Church Athletic League championship. After a strong season, the girls saved the best for last and gave their strongest performance in the final game. Many classmates attended the championship, armed with homemade signs, to cheer on their friends. The team is (top row, from left) coach Chris Krieg, Samantha Fowler, Margaret Anne Krieg, Kendall Howes, Taylor Cross, coach John Freeman, (bottom row, from left) Jane Meng, Joanie Wallace, Kate Thomas, Kate Freeman, Emily Burke and Chandler Black.

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