Manitouwadge Elementary Athletes To Run In Thunder Bay
- Participants of the 2011 OLOL Invitational Cross-Country Run. Photo courtesy Natalie Labbee.
Congratulations to runner Luc Labbee. Photo courtesy Natalie Labbee
MANITOUWADGE, ON – October 14th, elementary school students gathered to compete in the Our Lady of Lourdes School Annual Cross-Country Run. The athletes showed great sportsmanship, dedication and conditioning. Congratulations to all those who completed the 3km challenge and good luck in Thunder Bay this week as you compete against the best in our region!
OntarioNewsNorth.com spoke with MPS Student Raija Hache and her Mom (who also competed in Thunder Bay along side her sister – Raija’s aunt, runners representing Manitouwadge, when they were elementary students). Keep reading OntarioNewsNorth.com as we will share the full interview with the Hache Ladies when they return from Thunder Bay and the competition this Saturday.
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FROM MANITOUWADGE PUBLIC SCHOOL
Raija Hache gives it her all running it in for Manitouwadge Public School. Photo Coutesy MPS.
MANITOUWADGE, ON – For the last 4 weeks, Raija Hach (Grade 6) and Brooke Sagle (Grade 5) have been practising and improving their running skills. They have been training 3 times a week after school with Kristy LaChance who offered her expertise to the students of Manitouwadge Public School and École Publique Franco-Manitou.
These two young athletes put everything they had learned to the test on Friday October 14th at the Our Lady of Lourdes cross country meet. The girls competed against themselves and others in their age group (11 and under). Raija came out front with the fastest time for her group and the fastest overall time for Grades 4 to 8 girls. Brooke finished the race with an excellent time and a smile on her face. The girls were cheered on by parents, coaches and their class!
Raija and Brooke will compete in Thunder Bay on October 22nd in the Royal Canadian Legion cross country run. Have fun girls and good luck in your quest for the gold!!!
Raija Hache gives it her all running it in for Manitouwadge Public School. Photo courtesy MPS.
