From good to great

As a new team in 2023, the Memorial 7 JV Spartans had a good season finishing runner-up in the Gold Bracket. In 2024, the team challenged themselves to step up their game. Each player rotated into multiple positions and contributed a high level of play to result in a 14-0 undefeated season and victory at the JV M7 championship. Most importantly, there was fun and learning. Pictured are (front row, from left) Grady Baker, Grayson Fleetwood, Evan Miller, Cullen Scott; (middle row, from left) Walker Finch, Jacob Petersen, Archer Crumley, Forrest Marshall, Levi Saxe, Beckett Raish, Jackson Belcher, Cameron Rector; (top row, from left) coaches Scott Miller, Brandon Fleetwood, Jeff Petersen, and Chris Rector.

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