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Dickey, Ruth Holliday, Sean Marsh, Frank Barnett, Jennifer Kline, and Tetta Johns.
The highest averages, 9.6 out of a possible 10, were scored by Tara Welty of Washington, Va., and by David Samsock of Front Royal.
94.9%