JA girls win CBC middle school track title
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May 13, 2026

JA girls win CBC middle school track title

By Bob Putman 

The Central Buckeye Conference recently held its middle school track and field championships at North Union.

Jonathan Alder edged out Shawnee for the girls title, finishing with 98.5 points. Shawnee had 95 points.

Benjamin Logan was third (89.5) and North Union was fourth (71).

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