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Thunderbirds girls take first at Blue Mountain XC Classic - Moab Sun News

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The Margaret L. Hopkin Middle School girls cross country team won the Blue Mountain XC Classic team title Friday in Monticello, edging the host school by one point, according to a parent who submitted the results. 7-mile loop with significant elevation gain.

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