Esko championships were 'euphoric moments' for Shady

Esko championships were 'euphoric moments' for Shady

“I don’t know whether people realize the long-term benefits of high school sports,” Marisa (Shady) Pender of Esko said. “It’s such a valuable tool for character and leadership development.” Marisa is convinced she is one of the fortunate athletes who thrived in such a setting. “We had devoted coaches with integrity. Esko is a small town with great athletic success. It’s unbelievable how many people came to our games and meets,” she said. The old…