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Cross Country coach Louisa Garry honored with Don Scott Award

Published on: Jan 03, 2023 Written by Andrea Miller

Congratulations to the Friends Academy Varsity Cross Country team for multiple honors this season. Coach Louisa Garry was awarded the prestigious 2022 Don Scott Memorial Coaches Award for "unbridled dedication to the spirit of Section 8 Cross Country."

In addition, six Varsity Track student-athletes garnered awards for their season achievements.

"We are so proud of you and your hard work and positivity does not go unnoticed," said Friends Academy Athletic Director of Coach Garry. "These awards are all well deserved – congratulations!" she added.

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