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2026-01-09 6:08 AM

F.C. Boys Excel in Pre-Thanksgiving Hoops Tourney

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The Falls Church Boys 12U select team finished 2nd at the Fairfax County Youth Basketball League’s Hoop Magic Pre-Thanksgiving Tournament last weekend.

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The Hoop MAGIC Pre-Thanksgiving Tournament runners-up. (Photo: John Ayanian)

The Falls Church Boys 12U select team finished 2nd at the Fairfax County Youth Basketball League’s Hoop Magic Pre-Thanksgiving Tournament last weekend.

Pictured back row: Douglas Bossart and Coach Andrew Nickle; middle row: Assistant Coach Sam Chism, Sammy Coolidge, George Castillo, Justin Ayanian, Jack Wyner, Myles Cobb; front row: Thomas Beddow and Elliot Mercado (Raheem Lawall and Assistant Coach Drew Nickle not pictured).

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