Jacobson, Smith take first at Viking Early Bird Special

The New Rockford-Sheyenne junior high track and field team kicked off their outdoor season in Kindred on Tuesday, April 9 for the Viking Early Bird Special.

NR-S seventh graders Isla Jacobson and Gabe Smith both brought home first place finishes for the Rockets.

Jacobson competed in the girls’ 800-meter run and the 1,600-meter run. She finished in first place for both events, with a personal best...