Category: Sports
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The Benefits of Playing School Sports: An 8th Grader’s Perspective
By Paxtyn Ford Eighth grader Paxtyn Ford is a guest writer on the blog. Paxtyn shares his perspective on the importance of sports and why more students should consider getting involved. The school blog welcomes guest writers from all grade levels, and if you’re interested in contributing, talk to your English…
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West Prairie Launches High School Cross Country Team
By Maddie Whitlock What is cross country? It’s a sport where both teams and individuals compete in running races over outdoor courses. Interestingly, the sport has roots in the British “hare and hounds” games of the 1830s. This year, West Prairie Jr/Sr High School is excited to announce the start…
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JH Cross Country Team Set Many Personal Records and Sent Two to State
On your marks, get set, run! The junior high cross country team is having a strong season. Many of their runners have set personal records this season, and two of the runners on the team even competed at the state cross country meet. At a meet in Macomb on Oct.…
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Several WP Cross Country runners set personal records at Macomb meet
The Cross Country team is having a lot of success so far this season. At a meet in Macomb on Oct. 8, the boys placed 1st overall. West Prairie scores included: Ayden Lacey (1st), Ezra Bithos (2nd), Kasen Rogers (6th), Milo Rodeffer (9th), and Ian Fentem (14th). West Prairie ended…
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