FHS, middle school runners compete at Pickerington North
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September 1, 2026

FHS, middle school runners compete at Pickerington North

By Tim Miller 

The Fairbanks High School and Middle School cross country teams competed in the Pickerington North Classic.

The high school girls placed fifth as a team.

Their individual efforts were as follows:

-Ava Lahmers, second, 20:27.43;

-Sadie Miller, fifth, 20:35.57;

-Hadley Premuda, 30th,  22:29.38;

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