SAN ANTONIO, Texas (March 27, 2009) - Edgewood ISD middle schools enthusiastically embraced the eight teams competing in San Antonio this week for the NCAA Division II Women's Basketball Championship.   The teams were paired with different grades at each of the middle schools.  First, the schools hosted the teams at their campuses for pep rallies.  Then, the middle school students attended "their team's" games at Greehey Arena.

The middle school judged to exhibit the most spirit for its team during the games was Wrenn Middle School whose students cheered on Franklin Pierce, one of the teams in tonight's national title game. Wrenn Middle School will receive a $500 donation and every participating middle school will get 50 Wilson basketballs donated by the NCAA.

The participating schools and their teams are:  Wrenn Middle School (Franklin Pierce), Brentwood Middle School , Truman Middle School (Minnesota State Mankato) and Gus Garcia Middle School.

Franklin Pierce attended a "pep rally" at Wrenn Middle School on Monday, the day before the Elite Eight tipped off, and spoke about the importance of education, teamwork and sportsmanship. The team also stayed to sign autographs and has been most appreciative of the support Wrenn has provided this week.

(Photos by Steven Dodrill)