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Congratulations to the Pin Oak Middle School girls eighth-grade volleyball team, which has claimed the status of district champion for three consecutive years. This season was equally exciting, as both the seventh- and eighth-grade teams were undefeated district champions and earned second place in the Lawson Volleyball Tournament. The eighth-grade team included (pictured, back row, from left) assistant coach Shelly Hulbirt, coach Crystal Krolczyk, Olivia Zager, Bren Johnson, Alison Hardin, Callie Hodges, Victoria Arias, Anna Scott, Katie Savoie, Susana Tesfaslasie, manager Grace Coady; (middle row, from left) Ava Atherton, Vivian Foreman, Nina Lipovac, Avery Marx; and (front) Maddie Deneen.

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