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Norwalk Volleyball to face 6th-ranked DCG

Brayden Plourde, Staff Reporter
September 23, 2025
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Elle Hatlevig spikes the ball during a game against Newton on Tuesday, Sept. 16. Norwalk beat Newton that night, 3-0.

Fourth-ranked Norwalk Volleyball will face off against rival and sixth-ranked DCG at 7:15 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 23, at the NPECC.

Norwalk’s last matchup with DCG in 2024 resulted in a 3-2 win, helping extend their eight-game
winning streak before they fell to Pella in the regional championship.

Student activity passes are accepted. Tickets are $6 and can be purchased through
https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h20250123035416095bdd81ce5062b4b/checkout

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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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