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Emily Marquis pursues state title before joining Bemidji State

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 2:34 PM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

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Summary

Emily Marquis, a senior thrower for West Marshall, aims for a state championship in the discus event this week at the Class A state meet in St. Michael, Minnesota. Ranked first with a throw of 137-3, Marquis looks to surpass her personal best of 140 feet. Last year, she finished third at the state meet after winning the Section 8A championships. Marquis has a strong support network, including Allison LaVine, a two-time state champion and her future teammate at Bemidji State. The state meet begins Thursday and culminates Friday with the Class A finals scheduled for 3:30 p.m.

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•Marquis ranks first in the discus heading into the state meet.
•She aims to achieve a personal record of 140 feet.
•West Marshall placed first at the Section 8A championships.
•Marquis has a close friendship with fellow thrower Allison LaVine.
•The Class A finals are set for Friday at 3:30 p.m.

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2:34 PMYahoo Sports — West Marshall's Emily Marquis aims for state championship before joining Bemidji State

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Jun. 2—STEPHEN, Minn. — Emily Marquis was touring Bemidji State's campus when Allison LaVine, a two-time Minnesota Class A champion in the discus, left class to chat with her. "She ran out and said hi," Marquis said. "We were talking, holding up the tour." Marquis, a senior thrower for West Marshall, has grown close with the former Clearbrook-Gonvick thrower. On paper, LaVine could very well ...
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