Cottingham approached Ewers, the owner of Spaces, Inc., to borrow $30,000 of the money
for the purchase of the house from Ewers.       In the documents prepared as a part of that home
purchase, the Debtors included a letter indicating the $30,000 was a gift from their brother. In
addition, Thomas Cottingham wrote a letter explaining the family’s recent financial history and
difficulties. As a part of the loan process, Thomas Cottingham signed a statement that showed their
income was exceeded by their liabilities.

       After buying the house the Debtors’ spending continued. There were additional moving
expenses, repayment of the $30,000 loan, home improvement expenses, including kitchen flooring,
counter tops, new appliances, new heating, venting and air conditioning systems. The Debtors also
spent over $60,000time," Megan said. "Hopefully we go far and it lasts a while."

Added McKenzi: "It's kind of a lot of pressure knowing each game could be the last one. We hope its not."

Since they were 4 years old, the Maynards have been competing on the pitch together, always on the same team. Before starting their high school careers at MHS, they played with West Texas United, a club team consisting of players from Midland, Odessa and Lubbock.

The twins have enjoyed playoff matches competing for Midland High the last two seasons, including a run to the Region I-5A Tournament as sophomores. With high expectations for their senior season, the Maynards are intricate pieces in the Lady Dawgs' push to make a return to the regional tournament.

"They've been mainstays. Going into