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The Philomath High girls cross-country team has its sights set on a run at the Class 4A title after finishing runner-up the past two years.

In this week's Warrior Watch, read about Philomath's entries in this week's 4A state track and field meet and get caught up on what's going on with state baseball and softball.

Philomath High’s girls track and field team simply dominated the Oregon West Conference Championships Friday and Saturday at Sweet Home. The Warriors scored points in all 17 events and will be sending several athletes to state after qualifying in 15 events.

In a late-season track and field meet that provides a glimpse into how Philomath might shape up for districts and state, the Philomath High School girls put in a strong first-place performance and the boys were a close second behind the host school.

In this week's Warrior Watch, read about the Philomath track and field, the Reno Worlds wrestling tournament and the OSAA's decision to sanction girls wrestling.

Girls win district cross-country title, boys take second Ella Thorsett crosses a water obstacle on the way to an individual title in cross country’s district competition. photo by Charlie Kanzig select photo by Craig May Sophomore Ella Thorsett claimed the individual title, and she and her teammates also took the top team honors at the Oregon West District meet Saturday April 3 in Sweet Home. The finish qualified the squad for next Saturday’s 4A state...