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  • Which local guard from Springfield Delco earned ALS Marathon recognition?

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Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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📰 News we're reading

• 2026 Billy Lake ALS Marathon Standouts (Sat., Oct. 10) (cityofbasketballlove.com) — Local hoops fans will notice Springfield Delco guard AJ Manigo listed among the honorable mentions from the Billy Lake ALS Marathon, recognizing strong performances across area high school programs. The write-up spotlights individual standouts from Haverford, Bonner-Prendie, La Salle, Downingtown West and others, giving Springfield readers a sense of emerging talent they'll likely see during the upcoming basketball season.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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