Maekawa’s compete – Sooke News Mirror

Maekawa’s compete

Jan. 18, 2011 11:00 a.m.
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Submitted photo Sooke’s Leo and Pilar Maekawa skate at jr. nationals in Victoria this week. Results online at www.sookenewsmirror.com.

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