JHS hosts first meet on new track, honors grad Stiles

The wind whipped across Jefferson High’s new all-weather track Friday afternoon, sending athletes reaching for sweatpants and jackets between events. Less than ideal conditions for a track meet, but for the Panthers, it was still a day worth celebrating. On April 3, the Avery Stiles Memorial Invite honored the former Panther track star who passed away last August at age 23. The meet marked Jefferson High’s first home meet in at least two decades – though longtime assistant track coach...

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JHS hosts first meet on new track, honors grad Stiles

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