Director of Content for @KNIAKRLS. Play-by-play broadcaster and photographer for @PellaActivities. @CyclonesTV and @IowaStateU alum.
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Best moment of the Little Hawkeye Conference meet for @PellaActivities, as @PellaDutchXC runner Isaac Treimer crossed the finish line for the first time in his cross country career. Big cheering section from @dcgactivities and other schools as well. @TommyBirch
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The Class of 2022 with the @PellaDutchXC elected to graduate at a special place after missing commencement.
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In a world where so much can be overwhelming, or where the negative often feels like it takes over -- especially in high school sports, just remember to be like Coach Cutler instead and rise above it. The leader of @PellaDutchXC seems to always demonstrate by example. #iahsxc
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Comeback complete! Central, down 24 at halftime, rally to win in the NCAA playoffs 38-37 in OT! What a classic heard live on 92.1 KRLS! @VoiceoftheDutch @kniakrls @CUI_Football
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Most important breaking news I've reported since November 2016...@PellaActivities and @PCEaglesAD will have their newest and biggest fan arriving next spring.
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STATE CHAMPIONSHIP! For the first time in school history, @PellaDutchXC is a girls state champion! #iahsxc
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Please welcome Aiden Beau Schneider to the world! He was born just in time for the Pella game last night, and was already cheering for the Dutch with his dad! Thank you to everyone for their support. You'll catch Aiden at a Tulip City sporting event soon!
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I had quite the seat for history. What a moment, what a game!
The Central Dutch @CUI_Football win in walk-off fashion, 30-28 over Wheaton in 2nd round of the DIII playoffs. Dutch QB Blaine Hawkins (Ankeny) hits Tanner Schminke in the endzone as time expires. Central advances to the quarterfinals. Hawkins throws for 434 yds 4TD's.
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For the 2nd straight season, Isaac Treimer of @PellaDutchXC finishes at the Little Hawkeye Conference championships. Treimer has finished several 5Ks this fall. #iahsxc
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A victorious @chasetlauman celebrates after a @DrakeRelays 3200 meter title. Photo by @dawnlauman. #iahstrk
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Can't beat this view of the @MarchingDutch in the @RoseParade
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The day of the Dutch! @PellaDutchXC wins the 3A boys championship for the 3rd time in school history! Both @PellaActivities teams become the 5th school since 2002 to sweep both titles in a class! #iahsxc
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APPRECIATION POST: If you enjoy running, you'll love watching Paityn Noe run. I've seen probably 12 or so of her races over the past four years. It's wild to know you have to wait a full 90 seconds at the finish line for another school record breaker at districts. #iahxsc
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Congratulations to the 3A state champions Lady Dutch of Pella! What a special season! @PellaDutchXC @PHSdutchtrack @PellaAthletics @kniakrls
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Back-to-back to state! No. 2 @PellaBasketball is heading to the final eight for the 18th time in school history.
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I'd say this was a fitting display to celebrate the newly wed Josh and Katie Mayhew! The @PellaSoftball team made it to the ceremony, too! #iahssb
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Respectfully...how? They haven't replayed the collision a million times, they cut away from clearly distraught announcers, provided updates, and they're trying to gather themselves in front of the largest TV audience in the nation. Can you explain what you'd do better?
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Congratulations to @emilyholt25 of @PellaVB, as she cleared the 1500 career kills mark tonight in set one at Oskaloosa! @IGHSAU #iahsvb
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Karl Miller of @PellaBasketball joins the 1,000 point club this evening. Miller scored 30 to get there against Carlisle. Karl remembers his 100th point was at the free throw line -- and he replicates the moment in his senior season. #iahsbkb
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STATE CHAMPIONS!!!
No. 2 @PellaBasketball defeats No. 1 Ballard 68-59 in the Class 3A State Championship Game and wins the school's 3rd ever boys basketball title, as heard on 92.1 KRLS!
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Humbled to be "The Voice of Pella" (© @Treim_Time) and to earn recognition from @IBNATweets. Pella is home, and every day I strive to be the best I can be to serve my friends in our Tulip City. A sincere thanks to all who make this a dream of a passion to live everyday.
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Congratulations to @grannels21 for joining @CUI_Football, a school that has great history in his family. Nelson had 102 1/2 career tackles and 31 career catches as a two-way starter and two-time All-District selection for Pella.
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STATE CHAMPIONSHIP: @nick__dejong of Pella wins the 3A shot put, dominating the field with a throw of 57-11.5! @PellaDutchXC @coachvhow @PellaAthletics
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These girls can zoom in the Tulip City! Both the 4x100 and 4x200 2nd place finishers in 2A and 3A. What a fun weekend of track and field!
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I'm not sure how many towns this size can fill a side of their downtown square with the names of athletes competing at state. Looking forward to the blue oval!
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I believe @parkerelder5 of @PellaBasketball knows how to elevate--here's the view from ground level! I'm formally calling for @PellaActivities to inspect the rim before Thursday.
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History! The @PellaDutchXC break the all-time lowest score in girls 5K history with 23 points and Marissa Ferebee owns the state meet record and the all-time record! #iahsxc
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Congratulations to @EmilyHolt25 of @ladydutchhoops on topping the 1,000 career point threshold! It's been an absolute joy to follow her varsity career in three sports since she was a freshman. @IGHSAU #iahsgbb #iahsbkb
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As long as he gets his mother's athletic ability and intelligence, I think the @PellaActivities Class of 2039 will be getting quite the prospect. #march2021 #itsaboy
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Nothing quite like the feeling of winning a state championship! Here's the photo finish, with some awesome post9race celebration. Congratulations, @AveryVanzee!
@PellaDutchXC @PellaAthletics @coachvhow
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Pella Christian's @LeviJungling was just named the Ed Thomas Mr. Football award winner. Earned for commitment to faith, family and football.
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State champion! @kodyhuis finishes his career as the best thrower in #iahstrk with a throw of 59-4. Huge day for @PellaDutchXC.
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Grieving can do a lot of different things to a lot of different people. It was an inspiring effort tonight against Carlisle for what I'm sure were many grieving young men on the @PellaBasketball team. Well done, Dutch.
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Nobody does track and field quite like the kids from Pella, Iowa. Another double district championship and a busload off to Drake Stadium. #iahstrk
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The moment @PellaDutchXC found out they were champions. I'll remember it for a long time. @PellaActivities @iatfcc @MikeJaytrackxc #iahsxc
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A stunner in Pella as @PellaDutchFB knocks off Xavier 31-21. #iahsfb
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Welcome to the universe to Ellie Jo! Recruitment is open for the class of 2042! #Girldad @PellaSoftball @LadyDutchTennis @phsgirlsfutbol @PellaVB @PellaGirlsWrstl @PellaGirlsHoops @MarchingDutch @PHSdutchtrack @PellaDutchXC
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The Shuttle Hurdle Relay Champions are from @PellaActivities, with a 3A State Meet Record (59.4 seconds)! Nolan Clayberg, Reece Thoreson, Luke Fairchild, and Gage Huyser earn 10 huge points for the Dutch. #iahstrk
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On to state! Final
@PellaBasketball 62
Oskaloosa 51
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@loganshetterly scores 29 pts and Pella is back to state for the 17th time in program history, and first time since 2017!
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Congratulations to the Class of 2022 at @PellaActivities who have signed to compete at the next level! More details to come tomorrow on @kniakrls and interviews with the athletes will air later this month! @PellaBasketball @PellaBaseball @PellaDutchFB @PellaVB @PellaWrestling
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Shoutout to @cyclonefanatic, @ROBWGRAY, @JaredStansbury, @BrentBlum, @ChrisMWilliams, @JWcyclonestv, @AlexHalsted, @dylanmontz, @TravisHines, and @TommyBirch for their terrific coverage of ISU football again this year. Often under appreciated how well the Cyclones are covered.
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Don't want this to get lost in the shuffle -- @PellaDutchXC freshman Canaan Dunham has the 3rd best 3200 meter race in Class 3A after Saturday's 9:32.68 at Drake Stadium. Dunham is progressing extremely quickly and is set to make a huge splash over the next month. #iahstrk
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The reigning state meet 5K record holder and multiple-time 3A state champion has made her pick. Marissa Ferebee, a Nike All-American, of @PellaDutchXC is heading to Arkansas following her 2026 graduation. #iahsxc
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STUNNER IN CLASS 2A:
@PCEaglesAD 2
#1 Van Meter 1
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Pella Christian ends the reign of the Bulldogs in Class 2A and pulls off the stunner of the 2023 #iahsbb season
Great call by @tbcrabb on @kniakrls
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It was one of the greatest performances by one school at a single state meet, as @PellaDutchXC takes home four trophies and comes 7 points shy of sweeping all of Class 3A. #iahsxc
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Congratulations to @joe__jansen to officially joining the rich tradition of @CUI_Football this morning. Jansen finished his senior season for Pella with 18 1/2 tackles and five for loss.
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After winning the school's 3rd-ever state championship and on the same day his previous team (Montezuma) also earned the top trophy in 1A, @PellaBasketball Boys Head Coach Derek Schulte was named 3A Coach of the Year by the Iowa Basketball Coaches Association.
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I was almost as excited to capture this image as Karl was breaking a school record while winning a state championship. Thank you to all who followed along during this special event! Hundreds of photos are up on the @kniakrls Facebook page.
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If you were at a cross country race or track meet in 2023, there was a good chance @PellaDutchXC or @PHSdutchtrack won it. A special tradition continues for @PellaActivities, and it isn't ending any time soon. #iahstrk
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Chase Lauman is joining @UNITrackFieldXC for both fall and spring competition. Lauman is among the most decorated athletes ever for @PellaDutchXC, earning All-State in 2022 as a key member of the 3A state champs in Fort Dodge and ran for the 2021 track and field winners. #iahstrk
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WOW! @PellaDutchXC wins the girls edition of the Heartland Classic. A remarkable achievement! #iahsxc
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The incredible tradition continues: the @PellaDutchXC boys team is back at state for the 15th time in 16 seasons after winning the district meet today. #iahsxc
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Jackson Van Kley of @PellaWrestling wins his wrestle back at 152 and places 2nd to qualify for state. #iahswr
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We are geared up for @PellaBasketball at the state tournament and listening to @VoiceoftheDutch and @Phil_Hemming on @kniakrls! As much as I want to be at The Well, Aiden wasn't quite ready for that trip yet. Go Dutch!
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My guess is Tysen would have done something similar if the shot fell through. As much as we all may want to win, this is an important reminder that we don't have to be enemies to do so. Well done, @CentralLyon
Pulled out my phone yesterday for final seconds of @CentralLyon and @PellaChristian and this fell into my lap. In case you thought sportsmanship is dead, it’s not.
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Not often you break your own school record in the same night. @kodyhuis had three throws break the @PellaDutchXC record:
183-8
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186-8 - his last
The throws broke the school record by 5-8 feet.
He just broke the highest mark in the state heading into districts. #iahstrk
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Finishing 1st for @PellaDutchXC to win the individual Little Hawkeye Conference cross country championship is @chasetlauman #iahsxc
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Final
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West Burlington 53
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Pella Christian qualifies for state for the 17th time in school history and back-to-back times
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Marissa Ferebee of @PellaDutchXC sends a massive statement and defeats the No. 1 and No. 2 runners in 3A as the Pella girls get all seven runners in the top 15 at the Pella Sports Park. #iahsxc
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Congratulations to @MadisonNaig on signing officially with @nwcwbasketball this morning. Madison is a two-time All-Conference selection and likely to garner first team honors in 2021, along with All-State consideration. Her 17 points per game ranks 9th in Class 4A.
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Saddened to learn about the passing of Dick Vander Laan over the weekend. He was the ultimate @PCEaglesAD superfan, attending countless games since 1959. I'm glad I was able to feature him this fall, and will miss his presence at Eagles events. kniakrls.com/2020/12/27/dick…
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I wanted to share a message of thanks to everyone in the community as I celebrate my five year anniversary today with @kniakrls! I'm thankful for the chance to cover incredible students as they pursue their passion through sports and the arts.
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Pella was seven points away from a total sweep of Class 3A and places 2nd to a remarkable Gilbert team. Canaan Dunham wins the individual title and four trophies are added to the rich history of @PellaDutchXC #iahsxc
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State bound!!! @pceaglesad is heading to Fort Dodge and the 2021 state softball tournament after knocking off No 4 Van Meter 12 to 5! Here is the final out, as heard live on 92.1 KRLS!
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STATE BOUND! @PellaHighSoccer dominates Fort Madison on their way to the state tournament for the 2nd straight season. Final 3-0!
#iahssoc
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This would make quite the Marion County All-Star 4x400 relay if they ever teamed up! @kierennichols2 was 2nd in 3A, Levi Schelhaas of @PCEaglesAD was 2nd in 2A, and Karl Miller and Jackson Rozenboom of @PellaDutchXC were top 8 finishers in the 400 meters. #iahsbkb
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Your Little Hawkeye Conference boys basketball champions! Congratulations on an excellent season so far, and big things definitely remain ahead!
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I've called 7 games and 245 points from @bowenborn13 during his career on the radio. While I'm in awe of his ability on the floor, I'm always equally impressed with how he carries himself as a teammate and opponent. I have great respect for Bowen, @clarson5, and @norwalkhoops.
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The @PellaActivities track and field teams have swept the 3A district championships and are sending a bus load to the Blue Oval. #iahstrk
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No. 100! @graceheldd scores for the 4th time to give @phsgirlsfutbol a 7-0 lead in the 56th minute over Oskaloosa, knocking in 100 for her career. #iahssoc @PellaAthletics @IGHSAU
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A personal note: my season ends early as fatherhood awaits. This winter, I crossed 150 (163) basketball games of play-by-play in 7 winters for @PellaActivities and @PCEaglesAD. I'm thankful to everyone following along -- big change is on the horizon, but I'm a lucky broadcaster.
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Said in the same town where a high school student worked with the local American Legion to ensure there was a U.S. Flag in every classroom. And in a school district where there is no teacher's union. kniakrls.com/2022/02/17/pell…
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Doug Cutler of @PellaDutchXC swept the Coach of the Year honors in Class 3A in 2022 from the @iatfcc. Robin Hammann of @PellaActivities was selected as the statewide girls assistant of the year as well. #iahsxc iowarunjumpthrow.com/awards/…
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There will be a lot of Tulip City runners, jumpers, and throwers this week at the famous Blue Oval. The robust track and field tradition of the Pella community continues at Drake Stadium! Can't wait for three days full of coverage, photos, and interviews with these athletes!
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Photos of damage at 2023 Highway 163 near Pella. Pole barn, shed, and several trees destroyed @NWSDesMoines #iawx
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A two way athlete and critical member of @PellaDutchFB and the @PellaAthletics track and field team is staying home to continue competing with @CUI_Football this fall. Read more about Mason Huerter below: @coachvhow
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That's a winner! @PellaHighSoccer advances to their 2nd ever state championship, winning 2-1 over Xavier! #iahssoc
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Jackson Van Kley of @PellaWrestling has advanced to day three of the state wrestling tournament. Van Kley outlasts Dax Clatt of Indianola for a 10-5 decision. He faces #8 seed Nick Rebik of Marshalltown for a podium spot Friday. #iahswr
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A shoutout to @CoachCard11 and his Pleasantville Trojans, who knocked off No. 5 Des Moines Christian 4-1 this evening. I can't think of many coaches in Iowa that get more out of their players each summer than Sheldon. Hope the Eagles/Trojans can get to the substate final! #iahsbb
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State champs! The 4x800 relay from @PellaDutchXC of @chasetlauman, Karl Miller, @JosiahWittenbe1, and Tony Schmitz break their own school record in the process!! @PellaActivities @pellahigh @coachvhow
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Back to state! @pellabaseball defeats Grinnell 4-1 to make it to the final eight for the second time in three years! #iahsbb
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Peyton Ritzert ends his wrestling career at the state tournament, falling to Jake Mitchell of City High in a 4-2 decision in consolation Rd. 3. The 100 win club member and 2022 LHC champion is one of the most decorated athletes in recent @PellaWrestling history. #iahswr
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A huge 2nd place finish for Karl Miller of @PellaDutchXC and Pella is feeling good overall about day one at state. Levi Schelhaas 2nd in 2A. #iahstrk
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.@PellaDutchXC and @PellaActivities track standout Tony Schmitz has signed to West Point through the Army National Guard. The @pellahigh senior is one of six Iowa students accepted to the Class of 2025.
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Big time race to cap off the weekend. From 8th to 3rd for @PHSdutchtrack. One last time with @emilyholt25, and so fun to talk to all of the athletes from @PCEaglesAD and @PellaAthletics this weekend. One of my favorite weeks of the year! Great work Dutch and Eagles!
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Better photo coming but here is @ihsindians senior Lauren Blake cracking 1,000 career points. @Swadfather interviewing some Indianola legends on @kniakrls at halftime to celebrate, including @graceberg43, @msorensen4, and @AbbieBlake23, who have 3,915 combined points! #iahsbkb
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Kenson Fuller of @PellaDutchFB leads Class 4A in yards per carry (9.8) and is 3rd in yards (1,311) at the end of the regular season. His 15 TD is tied for 8th and 5th in all-purpose yards. All against BCMoore's 2nd toughest schedule. #KensonForAllStateCommittee
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Two of @PellaActivities's All-Time Best have signed to play Division I athletics. Abby Warner is heading to the Iowa Hawkeyes soccer program and Ava Curry is a Drake Bulldogs softball player. Both are featured on @kniakrls Thursday #iahsath
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I've witnessed a lot of cool moments in the last 8+ years in this chair, but this was definitely among the coolest, if not at the top. Special kids, phenomenal coaches/admins & generous parents made the 2022 champs (x2) a bunch I have thoroughly enjoyed to follow since August.
Well…that happened! Amazing job by athletes. Consistent work all season…this is the payoff. #together
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