Kayla Hedges, seventh-grader, Southwest Junior High School

“The KU Jayhawk, because that’s what I grew up with.”

Dylan Perry, seventh-grader, Southwest

“Probably the Texas Longhorns, just because I’m a big Texas fan.”

Faith Scafe, eighth-grader, Southwest

“I like the Maryland Terrapins. I was born in Maryland, and the Terrapins are awesome.”

Colby Sostarich, freshman, Southwest

“The Jayhawks. They’re the best.”

Paige Lee, eighth-grader, Southwest

“The Longhorns, because I like Texas, and I like the hook ’em gesture.”

Addison Frei, eighth-grader, Southwest

“I like the Philly Fanatic of the Philadelphia Phillies. It’s a really crazy costume, and he does all kinds of funny dances on top of the dugout.”

Bianca Brown, eighth-grader, Southwest

“The Jayhawk, because this is my hometown. I like Baby Jay, too. I think he’s really cute.”

P.J. Paez, seventh-grader, Southwest

“The Southwest Bulldogs. I’ve got to go with my school.”