The Spring Branch Memorial Sports Association girls’ basketball team, Liberty, brought together fourth and fifth graders from across the Spring Branch area for an unforgettable season. Despite a tough 3-4 regular season, Liberty battled their way into the round of playoff games, advancing to the semifinals of the silver bracket. Pictured (front row, from left) are Arya Novosad, Skylar Lin, Louise Elmore, Hrisoula Dimitrakakos, Libby Leichtenberg; (back row, from left) Daniel Camper (assistant coach), Laikyn Reed, Rahel Amdemariam, Emmy Allen, Elizabeth Johnson, and Rachea Amdemariam (head coach).

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