Athletes kick off school year with prayer and breakfast

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Contributed photos by Janel Benavides, Incarnate Word Academy

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Student athletes at Incarnate Word Academy kicked off the school year with prayer at the school’s annual Athletic Prayer Breakfast on Aug. 15 at the school’s James R. Dougherty, Jr. Center. The event encourages athletes to maintain honorable sportsmanship and team unity.

Following the Athletic Prayer Breakfast, middle and high school level students received their annual physicals thanks to local medical professionals from South Texas Bone and Joint.

“The generosity of our community helps strengthen our athletic program for our 500+ Angel athletes,” IWA Athletic Director Reynaldo Garcia said. “We are grateful that there are so many individuals in the South Texas area who are kind enough to pay it forward.”