Jonathan Alder runners capture conference divisional CC titles
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October 18, 2022

Jonathan Alder runners capture conference divisional CC titles

By Bob Putman

Jonathan Alder’s Eliza Streit is pictured in this file photo after winning Central Buckeye Conference honors. She won the girls race in the Kenton Trail Division meet.

(Journal-Tribune file photo)

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Jonathan Alder took both the girls and boys championships at the Central Buckeye Conference cros...

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