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Led by coach Storm Harmon, the Menomonie girls basketball program quickly has climbed the standings in the Big Rivers Conference
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Memorial’s Simon Larson
24 Alumni Update
After battling injuries, McDonell product Matt Pulver is back on the ice for Air Force
27 Cross country
Durand followed its game plan and brought home the Division 3 state title
18 ONE DEDICATED KID
28 Coach Speak
Regis senior Zach Yengo (right) found time to excel in both cross country and soccer this fall
Memorial football coach Mike Sinz
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