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The Suffolk Lady Blazers 15U squad recently competed in a state tournament in Roanoke and came in second place. They will now go on to represent Suffolk on the National Level in Florida in July. Front row (l-r) Le’Cetra Arrington, Kaylyn Chatman; middle (l-r): Takeya Skinner, Alesha Evans, Trenette Clemons, Brittany Holloway, Kwanna Claud; back (l-r): Coach Rebecca Bailey, Delisia Sharpe, Brittany Coles, Coach Maurice Fofana, Nichelle Bethea, Ta’Shauna Rodgers, Ransheda Jennings, Coach Rickeda Bradley. The team is currently seeking sponsorship. Anyone wishing to help this group of ladies is asked to contact Bradley by e-mail at

rbradley@city.suffolk.va.us.