🌱 Lexington quarterback Kase Evans earns spotlight as new Penn State commit

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• Lexington quarterback Kase Evans earns spotlight as new Penn State commit

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• Thursday: Breezy with decreasing clouds, with a high of 75 and low of 40 degrees.
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• Saturday: Partly sunny and windy, with a high of 74 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Penn State Football Commits In Action: New Friends (blackshoediaries.com) — Lexington High School quarterback Kase Evans is highlighted as a new Penn State commit, giving local fans a look at his skills and recruiting journey. The story notes he faced modest competition at Lexington but still impressed coaches with his toughness and arm strength. It also profiles several other 2026 recruits joining the Nittany Lions.
   

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Thursday December 18

• Chair Massage
  Taylor Public Library , 801 Vance St , Taylor
  10:30 am
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  6:00 pm
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Friday December 19

• Senior Social
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• GHS JV/V Boys Soccer vs Elgin Scrimmage(Home)
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  4:30 pm
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  5:00 pm
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• CHS-Soccer @ Florence
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