New hardware

The 12U Prospects Red Team brought home some serious hardware from the Iron Forge Tournament at the Ripken Experience in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Over five days and eight hard-fought games, these boys battled their way to a championship title and left their mark on the tournament. Off the field, the team made the most of their time in the Smoky Mountains, enjoying Dollywood, go-kart racing, zip-lining, white water rafting, and mountain coasters. The team includes players from Memorial Middle School, Spring Forest Middle School, Cornerstone Academy, and Western Academy. Pictured are (back row, from left) Coach Cedric Hebert, Luke Canfield, Duke Newsom, Boyd Henderson, Tyler Evans, Bo Wells, Ethan Kerr, Coach Chris Williams; (front row, from left) Weston Lasseigne, Jack Preisler, Brooks Wannarka, Drake Hunter, Will Rausch, and Harrison Braniff.

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