MCDONOUGH — The final test of the boys track and field season will take place this weekend at Memorial Stadium in Jefferson.
The 30 locals at the contest will vie for individual state titles at the Georgia High School Association Track and Field Championships. Eagle’s Landing, Hampton, Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy, Stockbridge and Union Grove will also field one or two relay teams apiece.
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