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WIAA DIV. 2 TRACK & FIELD - DESTINATION: LA CROSSE

Three Raiders earn first trips to D-2 state meet
DESTINATION: LA CROSSE
Medford’s Erich Moretz gets into one of his shot put attempts during WIAA Division 2 sectional competition in Durand Friday. Moretz finished fourth to qualify for state. JEREMY MAYO/NORTHWOODS RIVER NEWS
DESTINATION: LA CROSSE
Medford’s Erich Moretz gets into one of his shot put attempts during WIAA Division 2 sectional competition in Durand Friday. Moretz finished fourth to qualify for state. JEREMY MAYO/NORTHWOODS RIVER NEWS

The Medford Raiders felt they had successful outings at the Great Northern Conference and WIAA Division 2 regional track and field meets. But when the heat sheets for Friday’s WIAA sectional in D...

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