Junior Elijah Cullen practices sprint starts in practice on Monday, March 24. Photo by Bryson Filbert
Junior Elijah Cullen practices sprint starts in practice on Monday, March 24. Photo by Bryson Filbert
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Track and field gears up for spring season

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Cyrus Kaz, staff writer
March 24, 2026
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