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By Angie Frederickson, Staff writer | March 31, 2017

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Mark Tholany and Luke Magnus (Photo: Kimberly Buettgen)

West University Little League (WULL) players Mark Tholany and Luke Magnus (pictured, from left) are all smiles at the league’s Opening Ceremonies. The St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School kindergarteners are excited to play the 2017 spring season on the Varsity Vipers team, coached by Paul Equale. Both boys played on WULL teams last year and are ready to get back on the field. Luke participated in the flag raising to start off the ceremonies, followed by the national anthem sung by St. Vincent de Paul eighth grader Brooke Bickham, and an invocation from Greg Funderburk of South Main Baptist Church. Then, players, parents and volunteers all recited the Little League pledges, and The Woman’s Hospital of Texas CEO Ashley McClellan threw out the first pitch.

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