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11 August 2026

BOYS GOLF PREVIEW: August hoping to build off successful summer

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BOYS GOLF PREVIEW: August hoping to build off successful summer

Last year, Aiden August became the Wyoming Area golfer in more than a decade to qualify for the PIAA tournament. Pretty impressive, right? Now, try this one. Instead of driving to the beaches in New ...

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