Tennis champ

Awty International School third grader Liam Funk (pictured) took home the championship title at the “Little Mo” South Regional 8U yellow ball tennis tournament in Arlington. With this victory, he will next advance to “Little Mo” Nationals held in Austin. Liam is a dedicated athlete and started playing tennis at the young age of three years old. In addition to tennis, Liam is also a soccer and baseball player, having played on teams in both Spring Branch-Memorial Sports Association and Post Oak Little League. 

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