<p>Students gather at Kramer Lane Elementary School in Plainview for a pep rally to celebrate Long Beach native Charlie McAvoy, who will be competing for Team USA hockey in the 2026 Winter Olympics.&nbsp;</p>


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Students celebrate Long Beach's Charlie McAvoy competing in the Winter Olympics

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Students gather at Kramer Lane Elementary School to celebrate Long Beach native Charlie McAvoy.

Students at Kramer Lane Elementary School held a pep rally to celebrate McAvoy, who will be playing for Team USA hockey. Charlie's mom, Jennifer, is a teacher there.

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