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Aug. 20 - SB @ Ponca 5pm (Note time change for JV game is 5pm) Aug. 20 - VB Jamboree @ Clarkson 6pm (Varsity Only) Schedule for VB Jamboree & streamed on Clarkson Hudl Aug. 20 - Golf Apparel Orders Due Online Golf Apparel Order Aug. 20 - Football Apparel Orders Due Online FB Apparel Order Aug. 22 - SB Wayne Tourney 9:30am Bracket for Wayne SB Tourney & . . .

By Kolten Wragge A loved teacher and coach took on the new opportunity as head football coach for the Bluejays. The man, the myth, the legend, Tyler Legate, adds to his resume as a science, math, and strength and fitness teacher, and as a state champion wrestling coach. “I think to make a great team you need to practice mental and physical toughness along with being able to work . . .

By Riley Lawrence On Friday, August 15, Pierce High held their annual elections for class officers. Starting with the senior class, they voted in Payton Montgomery as president. Onto the vice president, the person selected was Andrew Linemann. Then, the person that was selected for class secretary was Haley Scholting, the class treasurer was Brandon Thomsen, and finally, the class historians . . .

by Payton Ebmeier After the graduation of the last drum major, Mya Johnson, the Pierce marching band faces major changes within the leadership department. New drum majors include senior and former saxophone player Aubrie Zimmerman, as well as junior and former bass drum player Jordyn Schwede. Band director Michael Sindt was asked how he saw this season playing out, and he noted the improvements the . . .

From Student to Teacher, Meet Brynnlee Orwig by Raleigh Pfeiffer Pierce Elementary School welcomes new teacher Brynnlee Orwig. She teaches fifth grade for the 2026-2027 school year. Orwig is eager to start off her first year on the right foot and begin her teaching career. She stated that she is “most looking forward to getting to know my students and building that one-on-one . . .

By Josie Painter After a disappointing loss in the district final game last year, the Pierce High volleyball team is ready for a redemption season, and as new players, new coaches, and veterans from last year’s team combine their talents, their season looks promising. The team did graduate several key players from last year, but several more were added. Kyndal Werner, a junior, and Kayton . . .

b y Kinley Hilkemann The 2026 Pierce softball team has a new head coach, but he may look familiar to many. Coach Ryan Ohnoutka served as an assistant softball coach last year but has taken over as head coach this season. Creating a strong team culture was important to Ohnoutka. “We are building a culture where we value effort, attitude, and enthusiasm,” Ohnoutka stated. . . .

b y Eleanor Bauermeister The Pierce High softball team spent their morning and early afternoon on Saturday, August 8, at Ta-Ha Zouka Park in Norfolk, helping people with disabilities play baseball as a form of team bonding. There were three games played, and softball team members helped at each one. “It helped us think about how lucky we are and how easy our lives can be . . .

By Kendall Shada The fall season has arrived, and along with many other sports getting underway, the Bluejays cross country season has also begun. This year, the Running Jays have nine high school runners. The seniors on the team are Bailee Thelen, Maxwell Weber, and Kendall Shada. The lone junior runner on the team is Blaine Anson. Finally, the freshmen on the team are Quinn Streff, William Blank, . . .

High School Headlines

Journalism to be featured on 106 KIX Pierce High’s journalism class is continuing to participate in a program called High School Headlines through 106 KIX radio (106.7 FM). Each week, the students in the class create a short broadcast that updates radio listeners on upcoming events, news, and other fun activities happening at Pierce High. The students write the broadcast . . .

82° F Pierce

Current conditions as of 20 Aug 13:56 pm CDT

Fair

Location:: Pierce
Feels like:: 84°
Humidity:: 56
Wind:: S 14 mph

82°

This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 82. South southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.

Tonight

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 63. South wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 3pm and 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.

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