With lots of good local sports' scores and news to report, I will start with a very somber note. Former Berlin High School student/athlete, friend and spiritual brother, Shawn Cooney, lost his nearly two-year battle with cancer this past Saturday.
I first got to know Shawn mainly in junior high, when I "recruited" him to run for the track team I was coaching. He had some natural speed for a little guy, and with lots of dedication, training and hard work he became the high school Class I champion in the 100-meter dash while at Berlin High School. His name is on a banner on the wall in the gym at the high school for that amazing accomplishment.
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