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SportzBuzz Jr.

SportzBuzz Jr. is a monthly column by Angie Frederickson about elementary and middle school athletes. For news on high school sports, see SportzBuzz by Todd Freed. See all sports-related stories here.

SBMSA War Eagle football team

Undefeated Tully Bowl champs

By Angie Frederickson | December 24, 2020
People in this article:
Brannon Dillard, Brian Fowler, JP Bennett, James Robertson, Michael Robertson, Chad Perniciaro, Connor Dillard, Slava Limcher, Baron Selph, Jack Fowler, Conrad Bennett, Cade Perniciaro, Lewis Brazelton, Cooper Hutcheson, Will Kuersteiner, Trever Caylor, Rocco Russo, Dylan Moyal, Patrick Fowler, Robbie Robertson, Zack Nielsen, Parker Welty, Luke Fuller, Bennett Rabel, West Peacock, Dominic Mandola
Jonathan Schramm, Annya Schramm

Play football like a girl

By Angie Frederickson | December 24, 2020
People in this article:
Jonathan Schramm, Annya Schramm
Forrest Balette, Corbin Comiskey

Lacrosse on the road

By Angie Frederickson | December 24, 2020
People in this article:
Forrest Balette, Corbin Comiskey
The Young Guns

Baseball for a cause

By Angie Frederickson | December 24, 2020
People in this article:
Warren Carter, Jack Frawner, Easton Dean, Phoenix Garza, Ethan Wood, Tommy Carter, Aaron Jacobs, Calvin Lear, Liam Sprinkle, Milo Mendoza, Leo Santillana, Thomas Nicholson, Teddy Martin
Southwest Football League’s (SFL) junior Longhorns

SFL Longhorn victory

By Angie Frederickson | December 24, 2020
People in this article:
Barrett Bedortha, Luke Stewart, Case Lindsay, Preston Gorski, Kolbe Keeler, Jack Lawrence, Jovany Serrano, Miles Harper, Willem Stoett, Jayden Chargois, Hunter Hazen, Alexander Fefer, Brooks Parker, Nick Starling, Merrick Frye, Mario Cerros, Christian Bedortha, Sam Stewart, Tony Hazen, Jeff Gorksi
The Stix 11U Hitmen

A no-hitter for the win

By Angie Frederickson | December 24, 2020
People in this article:
Collin Steinberg, Tate Cunningham, Luke Lenhart, Jackson Lindsey, Rubaine Singh, Nate Promubol, Zach Cowles, Vance Bourg, Joaquin England, Ben Chapin, Abe Garcia, Juan Garcia
Nadia Jett

Defending the field

By Angie Frederickson | November 24, 2020
People in this article:
Nadia Jett, Jess McClain, Elizabeth Ajumobi, Eva Humble, Libby Liuzzi, Ella Ou, Mary Papandreou, Caroline Raynes, Gayle Robertson, Caroline Swanson, Vaishali Thakkar
Austin Le

The drive to win

By Angie Frederickson | November 23, 2020
People in this article:
Austin Le
Addison Perry, Trace Langin

Game changer

By Angie Frederickson | November 20, 2020
People in this article:
Addison Perry, Trace Langin, Mike Quinn, Bill Langin, Woodrow Scriven, Jason Berlin
St. Vincent de Paul School cross country

Speed racers

By Angie Frederickson | November 19, 2020
People in this article:
Benjamin Seaworth, Ceci Bass, Dominic Phan, Sophie Bireley, Alessia Fuestes, Emma Stoett, Natalie Schwartzenburg, Sophia Bellard, Benji Adachi, Oscar Castro, Bennett Hughes, Bobby Fiore
Emery/Weiner School volleyball

Determined to play

By Angie Frederickson | November 18, 2020
People in this article:
Jillian Garrett, Juliette Hess, Sophie Grosman, Micayla Farber, Emily Williams, Lexi Robinson, Sofya Domakhina, Hailey Sheena, Elissa Roser, Sophia Zimmerman, Avery Josef, Maddie Lacombe, Raya Weinstock, Esther Gordon, Emmy Brounes, Sara Callahan, Amy Benavides, Sofia Kulkarni
Outlaws 10U select baseball team

Shutout champs

By Angie Frederickson | October 30, 2020
People in this article:
Erick Salazar, Travis Garms, Stanford Jones, Nolan Rogers, Trevor Wood, David Jacobs, Tristan Wood, Kevin Jacobs, Harold Carter, Jonah Salazar, Ryan Amaya, Bryan Zhan, Mabel Herce, Gray Younkin, Henry Garms
2007 Dash Central Orange soccer team

Dashing players

By Angie Frederickson | October 29, 2020
People in this article:
McKenna Lindsay, Daymon Couvillion, Clare Thompson, Sydney Cork, Suria Mehta, Calista McIntosh, Lee Monistere, Avani Yaltho, Kendriale Johnson, Ruthie Mei Henderson, Briana Ayala, Keira Zorman, Jordyn Williams, Mackenzie Bowes, Alexa Camp, Grace Hinchman
Holy Spirit Episcopal School’s volleyball team

A close match

By Angie Frederickson | October 28, 2020
People in this article:
Marge Vinzant, Ella Madden, Fiza Pachloo, Addie Dutt, Patrizia Angrisani, Mitriel Vinzant, Isabella Angrisani, Victoria Lunam, Catalina Diaz, Sarah Hwang
Albion Hurricanes 07 girls soccer team

On the field

By Angie Frederickson | October 27, 2020
People in this article:
Kimberly Estrada, Rebeca Miro, Grace Essalih, Isabella Varghese, Camille Canterbury, Breanne Blaylock, Georgia Pettey, Avery Kolb, Taylor Johnston, Nathalie Frausto, Julia Lawson, Celine Mekha, Riley Lopez
First Baptist Academy volleyball

On the court

By Angie Frederickson | October 26, 2020
People in this article:
Valerie Matte
10U West University Thunder

Thunder on the field

By Angie Frederickson | October 23, 2020
People in this article:
Taylor Parker, Alan Wu, Isa Garcia, Austin Kapinos, Deven Patel, Bennett Parker, Elliott Beasley, Patrick Eskue, Finn Parker, Kyle Vasan, Preston Wu, Hank Young, Alex Hulsey, Daniel Ciscomani, Kevin Hulsey
Henry Nogueira, Westin Sharp, Lane Luton, Jay Squillante, Wyatt Robertson, Tommy Amis, Will Long, Parker Garin, Qyone Harris, Jackson Dieringer

Ready to play 7 on 7

By Angie Frederickson | September 30, 2020
People in this article:
Henry Nogueira, Westin Sharp, Lane Luton, Jay Squillante, Wyatt Robertson, Tommy Amis, Will Long, Parker Garin, Qyone Harris, Jackson Dieringer
Spring Branch-Memorial Sports Association (SBMSA) varsity Bears

Practice makes perfect

By Angie Frederickson | September 28, 2020
People in this article:
Carter Foltz, Jake Arnold, Giancarlo Ortega, Will Arriaga, Chase Bob, Preston Pendley, Alex Granger
Kylie Torr, Ana Kate Mayhew, Courtney Whittaker, Magee Ferguson, Peyton Walsh, Sloane Miller, Melissa Saueressig

Bringing their A-game

By Angie Frederickson | September 28, 2020
People in this article:
Kylie Torr, Ana Kate Mayhew, Courtney Whittaker, Magee Ferguson, Peyton Walsh, Sloane Miller, Melissa Saueressig
The Houston Colt .45s tournament baseball team

Alabama-tournament champs

By Angie Frederickson | September 25, 2020
People in this article:
Jack Behan, Reed Fowler, Henry Evans, Max Warner, Rocky Zeve, Michael Principe, Rush Armstrong, Kyle Behan, Jack Bresnahan, Luis Arcaya, Chase Mould, Cole Stagg, Tucker Fowler
Carson Llewelyn, Andrew Lester, Ewan Reid, Vicente Alvarez

All-Stars in the pool

By Angie Frederickson | September 23, 2020
People in this article:
Carson Llewelyn, Andrew Lester, Ewan Reid, Vicente Alvarez, Elaine Farrell, Bryce Farrell, Cannon Thomas, Sarah Wheeler, Emily Wheeler, Max McCormick, Bennett Gallegos, Celia Gallegos, Harold Carter, Malcolm Reid, Shawn Murphy, Blake Wilson, Celia Grand, Anne Marie Jurica, Grace Robleto, Patrick Close, Alex Alvarez
Riley Miller, Lauren Magid, Elliot Loper, Kiran Kyham

Summer softball success

By Angie Frederickson | September 21, 2020
People in this article:
Riley Miller, Lauren Magid, Elliot Loper, Kiran Kyham, Jeremy Monthy, Joseph Hebert, Brad Loper, Sybil Starling, Melanie Chen, Lauren Hebert, Remmie Leschber, Alexandra Maldonado, Katelyn McCollum, Talulah Monthy, Margot Royston, Isabella Starling
The 8U Texas Drillers

Boys of summer

By Angie Frederickson | August 27, 2020
People in this article:
William Hewitt, Addison Pate, Luke Schultz, Lane Thompson, Colton Parks, Andrew Stoehr, Dominic D'Acquisto, Collin Merchant, Austin Stephens, Thomas Simmons
11U Naturals

Natural talent

By Angie Frederickson | August 27, 2020
People in this article:
Jacob Sletten, Matt Bray, Joey Borski, Blake Borski, Zach Kline, Carson Pratt, Sam Bray, Parker Sletten, Ben Fuqua, Westy Bennett, Jaxon Sletten, Andy Macia, Will Newhouse
SBMSA Heat softball team

Bringing the heat

By Angie Frederickson | August 27, 2020
People in this article:
Barrett Schick, Presley Green, Hallie Warren, Shae Smith, Cambrie Marks, Payton Grigsby, Elise Manuel, Kate Hancock, Audrey Edmonds, Margaret Randolph, Riley Schick, Hannah Alleman, Mary Katherine Coates
The Houston Royals Blue 11U select team

Successful summer

By Angie Frederickson | August 26, 2020
People in this article:
Hudson Cozart, Aaron Becerra, Logan Myers, Maveric Clarin-Jante, Walby Hiraldo, Blake Livingstone, Jack Cook, Reid Houston, Nick Starling, Charlie Garms, Grant Berry, Will Paterson
The Texas Legends

Legends on the field

By Angie Frederickson | August 24, 2020
People in this article:
John Arredondo, Walter Lynch, Mason Chiu, Ryan Coco, Jacob Murillo, John Corder, Mason Sly, Chase Gray, David Chiu, Dawson Tiras, Alex Leif, Cooper Durham, Austin Conte
The 10U Stix Hustlers

The road to nationals

By Angie Frederickson | August 20, 2020
People in this article:
Juan Garcia, Dan Bass, Kris Westbrook, Billy Forney, Lucy Burke, Kirsten Moon, Riley Most, Ceci Bass, Isabella Vaquero, Celeste Reed, Kathalina Garcia, Caroline Loper, Lexie Forney, Rebecca Balke, Sadie Westbrook, Penelope England
Maddux El-Hakam, Jimmie El-Hakam

Brothers on the field

By Angie Frederickson | July 31, 2020
People in this article:
Maddux El-Hakam, Jimmie El-Hakam, James Madrid