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Kentlake’s cross country team’s unique workout is a homecoming tradition

Members of Kentlake's cross country team ran the game ball from Kentlake to French Field on Friday night

By Kris Hill • October 21, 2013 3:14 pm

The Kentlake cross country team completed a school tradition of running the game ball for the homecoming football game from Kentlake to French Field on Friday night. Kentlake won the game against Kentridge 56-28.

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