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Brentwood girls and Independence boys defend their Class AAA cross country titles in Memphis today

If you've got a runner at Shelby Farms, or just a soft spot for the Bruins, today's a big one.

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Independence won the boys sectional, and Brentwood edged the girls

77Boys team points30
33Girls team points36

Source: Williamson Herald

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Franklin Daily Newsto me · Thurs., Nov. 56:00 a.m.

Brentwood and Independence chase state cross country titles today

Plus, the Veterans Day Parade details and a new gelato shop near CoolSprings.

The TLDR

  1. Brentwood girls and Independence boys defend state cross country titles
  2. Veterans Day Parade steps off at 11 a.m. Wed., Nov. 11
  3. Big Bad Breakfast opens in Brentwood today
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