North Union wins girls portion of cross country races held during invitational at Fairbanks
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September 11, 2026
Kailin McElroy, above, of North Union competes during races at Tuesday’s cross country invitational hosted by the Panthers. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

North Union wins girls portion of cross country races held during invitational at Fairbanks

By Tim Miller 

The annual “Farm”banks High School cross country invitational was held on a hot and humid Tuesday evening.

It was hosted by the Fairbanks Panthers.

FHS hosted North Union, Marion Harding and Columbus Wellington.

North Union captured top team honors in the girls meet with 21 points.

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Ava Lahmer...

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