Moses Lake junior Hunter Blackman waves on the video board at the USA Track & Field National Junior Olympic Championships in Eugene, Oregon.
August 5, 2023
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“The hard work has paid off”
MLHS’ Perkins, Blackman compete at Junior Olympics
EUGENE, Ore. – Two of Moses Lake’s track and field athletes took their talents to Eugene, Oregon for the USA Track & Field National Junior Olympic Championships last week, with senior Paige Perkins and junior Hunter Blackman both having strong showings at the meet. “Being able to go there and represent (Moses Lake) is pretty big,” Perkins said. “Of course, we had Hunter (Blackman) there, and he did phenomenal for it being his first time and being younger in his age group. The honor of it is pretty big.” ...