Portage Northern student turns second chance into standout leadership

Portage Northern student turns second chance into standout leadership

PORTAGE, Mich. (WOOD) — Elijah Osborn spends a lot of time running. He runs the field as a wide receiver on the Portage Northern High School football team. He runs toward goals he sets as a senior taking advanced classes. And more than anything, he runs on a simple mantra. “I just try to be better than I was yesterday,” Osborn said. “Whether it's sports or school." That mindset has turned into something powerful for himself and for those around …