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After beating cancer twice, Kickapoo senior Cross Kubik is 'blessed' with the ability to look forward

Cross Kubik sat at the end of the dugout wearing a smile on his face as if he had driven in the go-ahead run or struck out the side. But neither was the case.

Kubik was sore from a doctor's appointment the previous day so he wasn't going to play against defending state-champion Willard. His would have been useful but his Kickapoo teammates found a way to pull off the win anyway.

He sat there and smiled, happier than ever. It was just the day before when doctors told him they no longer needed to see him at St.