Fairfield Little Dribblers took four teams to compete in the National Tournament in Levelland last week.All three girls’ teams and the junior boy’s team fought hard for the chance to take home the title.
Taking home their fifth National Champion Title is the Lady Eagles Senior Girls’ Team (above). Players include Cooper Lawley, Kristavia Nelms, Shamari Strawther, Charlee Brackens, Mckinna Brackens, Shadasia Brackens, Landyn Steadham, Robyn Walker, La’Zarriah Robinson, Cyniyah Wiley, Landry Acreman, and Destiny Dowell. Leading this group of ladies are coaches Billy McMillian, Chris Nelms, and Yokoletha Nelms.
Earning a Second Place title is the Lady Eagles Major Girls’ Team. Players include Addison Posey, Abigail Gallegos, Jalecia McMillian, Kaylee Williams, Jimilyah Nash, Brooklyn Helton, Samaya Wiley, Skylar Kirkpatrick, Jamaria Bass, Harley Sanders, Jaci Abram, and Blayke Brackens. Coaches are Demond McMillian, Ladarius Brackens, and Amanda Williams.
Also competing were the Lady Eagles Junior Girls’ Team and the Eagles Junior Boys’ Team.
Junior Girls are Nevaeh Green, Teniyah Gatson, Lauren Scott, Keira Alexander, Aaliyah Nash, Peyton Johnson, Tiana Gibson, Kole Brackens, Madyn B Mitchael, Zayla McPherson, Bailey Boswel, and Samaigha Carter. Coaches include Lamont Nash, Keith Brackens, and Constance Alexander.
Junior Boys are Austin Archibald, Jeremy Brackens, Tylan Davis, Kyser Gregory, Braylan and Zaylan McMillian, Marquis Reagor, Isaac Richard, Airen Roberts, and Kyndal Tatum. Coaching are Keith Tatum, Ren Roberts, and Billy McMillan.
All teams wish to thank area businesses, friends, family, parents, and players for making this trip possible.
Congratulations to all for a job well done!
