FRYEBURG — Ask Coach Kevin McDonald about the Fryeburg Academy track program and you’ll get a big smile. The coach is upbeat about both the boys’ and girls’ teams and has been impressed with the work ethic of these Raiders.
“Our team looks great,” he said. “High 30s are at practice every day. We have 42 on the roster but a few no-shows.”
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