The Falls Church City Council meeting on October 28, 2024, featured a heartfelt recognition of the Falls Church Copperheads, a local youth baseball team, for their achievements in travel baseball. Members of the team, aged 8 to 12, addressed the council to share their experiences and successes over the years.

Ashley Sequera, a team member, expressed gratitude to the council for acknowledging their accomplishments. The Copperheads, formed in 2020, have a strong record of 85 wins, 40 losses, and 3 ties, competing at the highest level in their league. They highlighted their journey, including a runner-up finish at the Future Stars tournament in 2022 and a championship win at the Kyle's Camp tournament in 2023.

The team also celebrated their fifth-place finish at the prestigious Cooperstown tournament, which included over 100 teams from across the U.S. and Canada. During this tournament, they achieved an impressive record of 7 wins and 1 loss, showcasing their skills with 18 home runs and a high team batting average of .405.

Team members shared valuable life lessons learned through baseball, such as resilience, teamwork, and the importance of a positive mindset. They expressed pride in representing Falls Church and thanked the council for the opportunity to share their story.

The council members commended the team for their achievements and the life skills they developed through sports, emphasizing the positive impact of such programs on youth in the community. The meeting concluded with a celebration of the team's accomplishments and a commitment to supporting local youth sports initiatives.