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Pleasant Valley Volleyball rolls to a win and Coach Van Wetzinga to be honored

By Jay Kidwell,

1 days ago

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Thursday was a great day at Pleasant Valley High School as their Volleyball team defeated Senior 3-0 and Football Head Coach Rusty Van Wetzinga is on the 2026 Hall of Fame list.

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