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TABLE OF CONTENT fAITH IN SPORTS: Winning and Losing
3 Business Index
5 Player Profile : Anders Brown
7 Player Profile : Izzy Noel
9 Player Profile : Sawyer Cobb
11 Player Profile : Noah Lester
13 Faith In Sports : Winning and Losing
15 Player Profile : Nixon Cobb
Let yourself be challenged to follow Jesus’ example and learn to win by losing. More on p. 15
17 Player Profile : Ava Brown
Y O U T H
N A T I O N ’ S
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D I R E C T O R Y
Medical
Real Estate
Generations PT | Teays Valley 304-757-2500
Impact Realty Group 304-410-0655
Generations PT | Milton 304-743-6995
Remax Clairty 304-525-7653
Insurance Seka Lewis-Gregor | State Farm 304-736-6100 Christian Brand | State Farm 304-760-5001
Eddie Mylar | Realtor 304-654-6045 Jon Jones | Movement Mortgage 304-881-1434 Success Mortgage 304-544-8666
Ricky Shifko | State Farm 740-867-3137
Local BusinessES
Cameron Vance | State Farm 304-744-4000
Cassie Clicks Photography 304-730-9748 Shimas Family Restaurant 681-217-1219
Home Improvement
Moye Law 304-586-1251
Design Roofing 304-760-8915
Revive Hair Salon | Holli Duncan 304-415-7754
Rt 60 Hardware 304-743-1571
Pioneer AFCU | South Charleston 304-348-6648
Hobba Builder | Custom Homes 304-546-5348
Pioneer AFCU | Huntington 304-348-6648
Assured Footing | Home Inspections 740-416-9167
Pioneer AFCU | Teays Valley 304-348-6648
All State Gutters 304-993-4685
Ohio Valley Bank | Milton 304-743-8074
ADT Safe Neighbor 304-417-0082
Ohio Valley Bank | Adam Chapman 304-721-2726
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For Anders Brown, baseball is about more than just hits and wins—it's about sharing the game with family, making memories with friends, and growing with every season. A third baseman for the Point Pleasant Youth Baseball Reds, Anders proudly wears jersey number 0 and continues to develop his skills through hard work and a genuine love for the sport. Growing up in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, Anders has been playing baseball for six years. His passion for the game began with his dad, who introduced him to baseball and helped inspire the love he has for stepping onto the field. From backyard games to organized competition, those moments together have played a big role in his journey. One of Anders' favorite memories this season came when he ripped a line drive into center field for a two-RBI double. It was an exciting highlight that showcased his ability to come through for his team when it mattered most.
Anders' favorite player is Elly De La Cruz, and he proudly cheers for the Cincinnati Reds. While he enjoys watching
some of baseball's biggest stars, his greatest role model is his dad, who continues to teach him the game while encouraging him to work hard and enjoy every opportunity to play.
When he's away from the ballfield, Anders enjoys boxing and spending even more time playing baseball with his dad. He says the best part of being on a team is getting to play alongside his friends and create memories they'll always remember.
His parents are proud of the effort he puts into the game and even celebrated his birthday as this season's profile was
submitted. With a strong work ethic, a passion for baseball, and the support of his family, Anders Brown has a bright future ahead both on and off the diamond.
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For Izzy Noel, soccer is about growth, teamwork, and celebrating every milestone along the way. A wing for the Great Teays Soccer Genies, Izzy proudly wears jersey number 28 and continues to develop her skills while making a positive impact both on and off the pitch. A native of Hurricane, West Virginia, Izzy has been playing soccer for five years, with a short break along the way. She credits her coaches for inspiring her to continue playing and helping her discover a passion for the game that has only grown stronger with each season. Her favorite sports memory came during the Open Cup when she scored the first goal of her soccer career to tie the game. It was a thrilling moment that rewarded her hard work and determination while giving her and her teammates something to celebrate together. Although she doesn't have a favorite professional player yet, Izzy proudly cheers for Marshall athletics. She says one of her
biggest role models in sports is her coach, Jasmine, whose encouragement gave her the confidence to keep playing and improve her game. In life, she looks up to her older sister, Jillian, for always encouraging her to make good choices and become the best version of herself.
When she's not on the soccer field, Izzy enjoys playing volleyball and spending time with her friends. She says the best part
of being on a team is celebrating successes together and sharing special moments with her teammates. Her parents are
proud not only of the athlete Izzy is becoming, but also of the kindness, generosity, and character she shows every day. With
supportive coaches, an encouraging family, and a growing love for the game, Izzy Noel is building a bright future one goal at
a time.
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For Sawyer Cobb, baseball is all about learning new skills, working alongside teammates, and enjoying every opportunity to
step onto the field. A member of the Point Pleasant Youth
Baseball League Guardians, Sawyer proudly wears jersey
number 5 while playing second base and right center, continuing to grow with each game he plays.
Hailing from Point Pleasant, West Virginia, Sawyer has been playing baseball for three years. His love for the sport began by watching games on television and attending ballgames,
experiences that inspired him to pick up a glove and become part of the action himself.
One of Sawyer's favorite memories this season came during his
first year of player-pitch baseball when he had the opportunity to play second base. The experience gave him a chance to develop new skills, build confidence, and contribute to his team's success in a new way.
Sawyer's favorite player is Bryce Harper, and he proudly cheers
for the Boston Red Sox. While he enjoys watching some of
baseball's biggest stars, the person he admires most is his mom. He says she is his biggest role model because of her incredible work ethic and the example she sets every day.
When he's away from the baseball field, Sawyer enjoys playing outside and spending time fishing. He says the best part of being on a team is learning and improving together, helping one another become better players throughout the season.
His family is proud of the dedication he has shown not only in baseball but across every sport he plays, as well as in the
classroom. With a strong work ethic, a love for the game, and a willingness to keep learning, Sawyer Cobb is building a bright future one season at a time.
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For Noah Lester, soccer is about learning, improving, and having
fun with teammates every time he steps onto the pitch. A member
of the Great Teays Soccer Club, Noah is in his third season playing the sport and continues to grow as a confident young athlete with a bright future ahead.
Growing up in Culloden, West Virginia, Noah first became
interested in soccer after spending time watching matches with his dad. Those moments together inspired him to give the sport a try,
and what started as a new experience has become a passion that keeps him excited to learn more each season.
Noah's favorite memory this year was scoring his very first goal, a
milestone that made all of his hard work and practice worthwhile. While he enjoys playing wherever his team needs him, he
especially loves playing defense and hopes to become a goalkeeper as he gets older.
His favorite player is Cristiano Ronaldo, and he proudly cheers for Portugal on the international stage. Noah says his
biggest role model, however, is his dad, who also serves as his soccer coach. He admires the way his dad teaches him
both on and off the field, always encouraging him to work hard, improve, and have fun while playing the game.
Away from soccer, Noah enjoys swimming, reading, and playing Minecraft. He says the best part of being on a team is making new friends while continuing to learn more about the sport he loves.
His parents are incredibly proud of how much he has grown and are excited to watch his journey continue. With a love for
learning, supportive family by his side, and big dreams of protecting the net one day, Noah Lester is just getting started on what promises to be an exciting soccer journey.
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But thanks be to God! He gives us victory through our Lord Jesus Christ
FAITH IN SPORTS 1 Corinthian 15 : 57 - NIV
WINNING AND LOSING
Written by Nate Thompson
Winning isn’t Everything When it comes to sports, one of the things we talk about most is winning. Winning is great,
everyone likes to win. It makes us feel good, it builds our self-esteem and can lead to good things happening for us. However, no one person can win all the time. We all fall short and
lose at some point, and losing does not feel good like winning does. It can make us feel bad, we could beat ourselves up over it and it can hurt our self-esteem.
The world tries to teach us that winning is what matters most. The Bible on the other hand
has a lot to teach us about winning and losing, it shows us that God sees it different than we do. The Bible tells us that winning is no where near the most important goal in life. In Matthew 6:33, Jesus says to seek the Kingdom of God above all else.
So what is the goal God has for us in life if not to do anything to win? That is answered in the gospel of Mark (Mark 12:29-31) where Jesus claims there are two commandments that
are greater than all others. To love the Lord our God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength and to love our neighbor as ourself.
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Love Over Winning Jesus teaches that loving God and loving other people are the most
important things we can do, more
important than winning a game, a
championship, more important than any trophy. When you do lose, make sure to think onto what is more important:
“Did I show love for God by obeying and honoring him with my words and my actions?”
Victory in Jesus In some cases, losing is good. In Matthew
13:44, Jesus told the parable (story with a message or lesson) of a man who gives all
he has to obtain a treasure worth more than anything he had before, the treasure in that
story is the Kingdom of Heaven. Sometimes
losing is worth it because it means winning something even better.
“Did I show love for others by treating them as I would want treated?”
When it comes down to it, if you are following those two commandments, that is a win over any championship.
YOUTH NATION CHALLENGE
It is written in 1 Corinthians 15:57 that
Identify times in your life that
Christ, who loved us”
Greatest Commandments
“Overwhelming victory is ours through
So regardless of if you make the shot, win
you struggle to follow the 2
the game, the tournament or the biggest
Let yourself be challenged to
is worth so much more than any other win on
learn to win by losing.
trophy, you have a victory in Jesus and that Earth.
follow Jesus’ example and
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For Nixon Cobb, baseball is all about having fun, making new friends, and growing with every game he plays. A catcher for the Point Pleasant Youth Baseball League Twins, Nixon proudly wears jersey number 18 and is quickly building a strong foundation through hard work and a love for the sport.
Growing up in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, Nixon has been
playing baseball for the past two years. His older brother inspired him to give the game a try, and since then, he has
enjoyed learning new skills while becoming a valuable part of his team.
One of Nixon's favorite memories this season came when he
got to play coach-pitch baseball for the very first time. Stepping onto the field at the next level was an exciting
milestone and gave him even more confidence as he continued to develop his game behind the plate.
Nixon's favorite player is Bryce Harper, and he proudly cheers for the Minnesota Twins. While he enjoys watching great players compete, the person he admires most is his mom. He says she is his biggest role model because of her incredible work ethic and the example she sets every day.
When he's not at the ballfield, Nixon loves spending time outdoors playing with his brothers and sisters. He says the best part of being on a team is making new friends while learning more about the game of baseball.
His family is proud of the dedication he has shown throughout the season and looks forward to watching him continue to grow both on and off the field. With a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and a passion for baseball, Nixon Cobb is well on his way to creating many more memorable moments in the years ahead.
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Ava Brown brings energy, determination, and
plenty of enthusiasm every time she steps onto
the softball field. A second baseman for the Point Softball League Thundercats, Ava proudly wears jersey number 99 and continues to grow as a
player while enjoying every moment she spends with her teammates.
A native of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, Ava has
been playing softball for four years. Over that time, she has developed a love for the game, learning new skills and building confidence with every season.
One of Ava's favorite memories this year came
when she delivered a big two-RBI single to help
her team. Moments like that remind her that hard work pays off and make every practice and game even more rewarding.
Ava's favorite player is Ronald Acuña Jr., and she proudly cheers for the Cincinnati Reds. While she enjoys watching
professional baseball, her biggest role model is much closer to home. She says her mom is her hero because she's not only beautiful, but she also coaches her in baseball and encourages her to keep improving every day.
When she's not on the softball field, Ava enjoys makeup, tumbling, and spending time with friends. She says the best part of being on a team is getting to play alongside her friends and make fun memories throughout the season.
Her parents encourage her to "stay sassy and sweet," a message that reflects the joyful personality she brings wherever she goes. With a growing love for softball, a supportive family behind her, and a positive attitude, Ava Brown is making
the most of every opportunity to shine on the field.
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