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Media Perspective From Girls State Basketball Tournament

Norwalk student gets media access for the girls’ basketball state tournament
Brayden Plourde, Staff Reporter
March 12, 2025
Brayden Plourde
Here, I pose for a picture in front of the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union banner inside the tunnel. The tunnel leads out to the arena and is where both athletes and media members enter on the floor level.

Last week, I had the opportunity to gain media access at Wells Fargo Arena for the Iowa Girls State Basketball Tournament. I’ll be showing you guys my perspective from the game and my insight from a broadcasting perspective. Make sure to check out the photo gallery above!

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Brayden Plourde
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Brayden Plourde is a junior at NHS and is taking his second year of journalism this year. Brayden is involved in football, swimming, student council, and MVP activities. He plans to attend a four-year university after high school. “I want to be a sports journalist so it’s a great opportunity to set myself up for the future,” he said.
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