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🌱 How Cornell women’s lacrosse stunned Edgewood with a late Mount Vernon rally

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  • How Cornell women’s lacrosse stunned Edgewood with a late Mount Vernon rally

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  • Friday: A severe p.m. t-storm; warm, with a high of 79 and low of 36 degrees.
  • Saturday: Turning sunny; windy, cooler, temps: high: 51, low: 30.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 53 and low of 31 degrees.

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• Eagles drop heartbreaker at Cornell College (edgewoodeagles.com) — A tight women’s lacrosse matchup at Cornell College in Mount Vernon ended in heartbreak for visiting Edgewood University, as the Rams scored three late goals to win 8–7. The game highlighted Cornell’s comeback and a milestone for Eagle standout Christina Eloe, who reached 100 career caused turnovers. Local fans saw a fast-paced contest with strong defense and heavy turnovers on both sides.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Mount Vernon

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Mount Vernon

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.