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Lady Spartan Classic 2004

Three seniors, one final home meet and a wonderful spring day. The Lady Spartan Classic brought together top area track and field athletes on May 7, 2004, at St. Joseph-Ogden High School. Under clear skies, competitors raced, jumped and threw for podium finishes.


ST. JOSEPH - Step back to a picture-perfect evening at St. Joseph-Ogden High School, where the Lady Spartan Classic brought together some of the area’s top track and field talent on May 7, 2004. Under clear, sunny skies, athletes from across the region competed for podium spots in a full slate of events, from sprints and hurdles to throws and distance races. The meet also marked senior night for three Spartans, adding a meaningful sendoff to their final home appearance.

This Wayback Wednesday gallery revisits 12 moments from a day defined by fierce small-school competition, athleticism and perfect conditions for a high school track meet. Participating schools included the host, St. Joseph-Ogden, Unity, Tuscola, Deland-Weldon, Fisher, Monticello, Argenta-Oreana, East Central, Bloomington Central Catholic, St. Thomas More, and Schlarman.



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