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The Pin Oak Middle School eighth-grade girls basketball team put together a strong and consistent season marked by steady improvement and competitive play. The team earned second place at the San Jacinto Invitational Basketball Tournament after tough competition. Throughout the season, the girls balanced practices with team bonding. Pin Oak finished the year with a six-game winning streak and closed the season with a 21–0 victory over The Rice School. Coaches emphasized fundamentals, communication, and accountability, creating an environment that allowed players to grow individually while contributing to team success. Pictured are (back row, from left) Coach Crystal Krolczyk, Charlotte Marino Hunn, Catherine Cune, Laney Ripper, Katherine George, Lila Byrd, Michelle Gaw, Audrey Bougaieff, Lorelei Niggli, Coach Astaire Carter; (front row, from left) Jentry Byrd, Giuliana Ruiz, Jane Butler, Lily Hughes, and Anna Claire Dykoski.

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