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The student news site of Grosse Pointe North High School. 707 Vernier Rd., Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236

North Pointe Now
The student news site of Grosse Pointe North High School. 707 Vernier Rd., Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236

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Boys varsity soccer makes connections on and off the field

By Isabella Boedeker, Caroline Murray, and Kathryn Schaden
October 21, 2024

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