A season for the books

The Spring Branch-Memorial Sports Association Nebraska Cornhuskers varsity tackle team completed a hard-fought season. The team was made up of fifth- and sixth-grade players from around the Memorial area. The team finished first in the East division. They were seeded no. 2 overall and made it to the semi-final game, losing to the Oilers, who went on to win the Tully Bowl. Pictured are (back row, from left) coach Kirt Adams, head coach Rob Christy, coach Lee Staley, coach Jason Dillee, Max Ezanidis, coach Chris Fort; (third row, from left) Carter Moore, Chevas Holden, Parker Christy, Jaxon McSpadden, Caden Killian, Dylan Gompers, Jack Cofer, Paskal Hernandez, Jeb Dillee, Ross Staley; (second row, from left) Jacob Bidros, Weston Adams, Ford Steward, Jake Salinas, Riggs Hammer, Marshall Fort; (front row, from left) Datyn Kaul and Bryant Gordy.

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