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Cross-country champs

By Angie Frederickson, Staff writer | February 1, 2016

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Family Point Resources (FPR) SPEED team

Eleven members of the Family Point Resources (FPR) SPEED team (pictured) qualified for the USA National Cross Country Junior Olympics. FPR SPEED is the only youth track/cross country team in the Memorial area recognized by USA Track and Field. This is the team’s inaugural season, and they stunned the competition at the USA Regional Cross Country Junior Olympics. The proud runners are (top row, from left) Angella Stribling, Alicia Franks, Jorge Flores, Christine Gentil, Arno Bommer, Casey Brand, Lupita Flores, Brandon Stribling (middle row, from left) Valerie Awomosu, Royal Jordan, Alyssa Bommer, Noah Watson, Josiah Robinson, Elizabeth Pretzantzin, Alexis Rushing, Jona Morford, Madelin Pretzantzin, (bottom row, from left) Valeria Rodriguez, Derek Cruz, Cameron Monticello, Lailah Nelson, Michael Vincent, Amelia Bommer and Patricia Flores.

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