The competition was fierce between Wisdom Lane Middle School's sixth, seventh and eighth grade classes as they faced off in a variety of games for the annual schoolwide relay race on Feb. 7.

The three grades were divided into green, purple and red teams and began the day in the gymnasium to utilize teamwork to accomplish a series of challenges. Teammates in the bleachers made their cheers heard as selected students played games such as an egg toss, a hula hoop relay and half-court basketball shots. The day concluded with a relay race that brought students through the halls, working together to perform smooth handoffs of their team's batons. Throughout the week, classes also competed in a Super Bowl-themed soup drive, which sixth graders ultimately won. Wisdom Lane's yearly relay race is a highly anticipated event that boosts comradery across each of the middle school grades.

Wisdom Lane Middle School's relay race on Feb. 7 had students competing in creative races, such as in groups of four.

Without breaking the chain, seventh graders were challenged to loop through each participant's arms.

Eighth graders showed their class spirit.

Students had to make it to either side of the gym while standing in hula hoops.

Teamwork was key as teams helped one students make it across on a makeshift raft.