Bowie High School track and field team captain Collin Manning sent the following e-mail and the Blade-News asked his permission to print his kudos in order for its readers to witness firsthand the support the team received from Bowie residents and businesses.

The following is in the words of Manning:

On behalf of the Bowie High School track team, we would like to extend our thanks to the Bowie community for supporting us on our journey through a wonderful season of high school track and field. The money that we raised and the connections that we made definitely paid off as the Bowie boys were crowned county...