PN Newsletter Volume 4, Number 39, February 19, 2023

VOLUME 4, NUMBER 39
Good Afternoon. It’s Sunday, February 19, 2023

I’m running out an hour later than usual on this Sunday with a very unique situation related to PHS wrestling. A state-qualifying match took place this morning in the PHS wrestling room. For more on that, give the wrestling story a read. Congrats to the 10 Warriors that are moving on to state and also to Carrson Hirte for his performance at state swimming.

Thanks for reading!
Brad Fuqua, publisher/editor

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Hirte medals in 2 events at state swim meet

In his final appearance with the Warriors, the senior finishes 4th in the 100 backstroke while again bettering the school record and 6th in the 200 individual medley

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