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What’s Inside 4 ON THE COVER

Kristi Springer’s older sisters have been a tough act to follow, but the Altoona volleyball star is forging her own legacy

Eau Claire Regis grad Cam Pedersen (right) is a hero at North Dakota State after hitting the biggest kick of his career

WIAA football official Dan Holtz

Cover photo and design: Marisa Wojcik. Editorial contact: sports@ecpc.com. Advertising contact: matt.west@ecpc.com. Circulation contact: mark.haas@ecpc.com.

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10 ALUMNI UPDATE

THIS OFFER EXPIRES 1/15/2017 . TAX AND DELIVERY CHARGES APPLY.

A new offensive approach has Chetek-Weyerhaeuser chasing a Heart O’North Conference championship

17 Coach Speak 19 Whistleblowers

Newly hired Chippewa Falls coach Matt Bessen isn’t letting a quick turnaround dampen his enthusiasm

Menomonie’s Jace LaBuda

Dunn-St. Croix Conference title contender Durand is capable of beating teams in multiple ways

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