Undefeated

The Houston Youth Lacrosse Association 4U (made up of fourth and third graders) Hornets went undefeated this season going 20-0 and capped off their season by winning the Double Elimination Greater Houston Lacrosse City Championship held in Magnolia. The Hornets excelled in winning possession of the face-off and were anchored by a strong defense and a balanced scoring attack. The team was coached by Mark Machado and Justin Rich. The Houston Youth Lacrosse Association offers youth lacrosse for boys and girls in and around the 610-loop area including West University and Bellaire. Pictured (top row, from left) are Coleman Hill, Stefan Ljuboja, Jonah Ashcroft, Hudson Rich, Henry Hamner, Gray Johnson, Koa Wong, Major Frye, Joey Knysh, Ory Barton, Ford Prescott, and Zach Peters, (bottom row, from left) Ethan Narcisse and Grant Summers, and (not pictured) are Winn Pritchard and Zach Wellins.

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