Making Waves

The West University Softball Association Wave 12U team captured the runner-up title at the USFA Sugar Land Slug Fest. Competing in a mixed tournament of Open and C-class teams, the Wave stood out, representing one of seven teams fielded by the WUSA in the Fall 2024 season. This year, WUSA is competing across divisions, with tournament teams in 14U, 12U, 10U, and 8U categories. Pictured (top row, from left) are Elizabeth Baudin, Stella Boyd, Julissa Sanchez, Lorelei Walker, Aviana Chang, Julia Shidler, Alexis Freshwater; (bottom row, from left) Lauren Martin, Grace Hirvensalo, Ava Castillo, Shiloh Landrum, Ellis Gorski, along with (behind, from left) head coach Marco Hirvensalo, manager Jorge Castillo, and coach Alfonzo Sanchez. As the Fall 2024 season wraps up, WUSA looks ahead to Spring 2025, with early bird registration opening in November. See wusa.org.

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