Fifth grade student Alyssa Williamson clears the bar and raises it for the next go — she went on to earn first place in the high jump event.
Sixth grade student Nolan Wiley finds his balance after making his first long jump during Junior Olympics last Friday on May 9. He placed second in the event.
Fifth grade student Grace Lane tosses a softball onto the field during the Junior Olympics held last Friday on May 9 at O’Dell Field. Photos by DeAnna Maddox
Tate Hancock, 6th grader, leaped forward for the long jump landing in fourth place during the Junior Olympics.
During the Junior Olympics sixth grade student Rylan Christenson tries to put some power into throwing a softball for one of the events.
CUSHING — For more than a century the Cushing Lions Club has organized and hosted the Junior Olympics for Cushing Middle School students in fifth and sixth grade. A tradition that brings together athletes on all levels in the spirit of sportsmanship and friendly competition. Events ranged from a softball throw to shuttle relays with groups of four. Cheered on by family, friends, and local supporte…
