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Pippin (above) and Tess (below) just returned from the New England J2 Championships that were held in Rumford.![](http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-d1fcZ1uqMA8/T19DPBkPWLI/AAAAAAAALDc/Hd9csUHUSoI/s1600/10+classic1.jpg")
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The J2 Champs pits teams from the East along with some guests from the Midwest and West. Each State team is allowed to bring 20 boys and 20 girls and everyone scores for their team. Competition is fierce over the busy 4 race weekend and a good time is had by all.![](http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lPgpizoTIT4/T19Axez2jGI/AAAAAAAALC4/PveUJxjbZVY/s1600/Tess+3.jpg")
Hopefully we will get a story from the girls up soon, but here are some pictures sent in from Grant B. and Kara E. !![](http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EYBH_vj_Qew/T18__gvbNXI/AAAAAAAALCg/AVCt7ZEx5D8/s1600/mixed+relay+mass+start.jpg")
Congratulations to Team Maine for winning, Vt for placing 2nd and all of the other teams for racing their hearts out and making a great competition.![](http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yWy3UY720GQ/T18_-0eN4sI/AAAAAAAALCU/cAipHObwyxk/s1600/IMG_0051_2.jpg")
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Thanks to Black Mtn for hosting another excellent event.
