🌱 How a Charleroi grad fought injuries to impact W&J football
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- How a Charleroi grad fought injuries to impact W&J football
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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📰 News we're reading
• Mele and Marucci are special players for W&J football (observer-reporter.com) — A Charleroi High School graduate, Cole Marucci, has carved out a key role as the short snapper on Washington & Jefferson’s football team, working closely with standout holder Jake Mele. The story highlights how Marucci battled repeated injuries and setbacks to stay with the program, ultimately becoming an important specialist for the Presidents as they host Geneva this weekend. 
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