The Greater East Austin Youth Association (GEAYA) is set to launch its 2024 Fall Little League season on September 14th at Mabson Field. Excitement is in the air as nine teams, spanning various age groups, prepare to take the field. As part of a long-standing tradition, players picked their team names after their first week of practice, sparking creativity and team spirit.
Here are the official team names for this season:
Tee Ball Teams (Ages 4-6):
- Golden Snakes
- Blue Jaguars
- Lightning Cats
- L'il Longhorns
Minor Coach Pitch Teams (Ages 7-8):
Minors Player Pitch Team (Ages 9-10):
Majors Player Pitch Team (Ages 11-12):
Coach Lee Dawson, president of GEAYA Little League, shared his enthusiasm: "This is a tradition we have had in place for about six years now, and our players really love coming up with their team names."
Coach Emaan Abdelbaki, GEAYA’s coaches coordinator, added, "Our tee ball teams come up with some amazing names, and this year they did it again!"
With practices underway and team names chosen, the league is primed for another exciting season. GEAYA looks forward to fostering a love for baseball in East Austin's youth while promoting sportsmanship, teamwork, and community.