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Summit Pork opened its 6,250-head swine finishing operation in Gage County's Hanover Township in 2023. Summit Pork’s owner, Bruce Rastetter, gave $50,000 to Gov. Jim Pillen’s 2022 gubernatorial campaign, according to state campaign finance records. Photo by Eric Gregory for the Flatwater Free Press

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The St. Francis girls celebrate Saturday during their match against Twin Loup in the Class D2-5 District final at Boone Central High School in Albion. The Lady Flyers won 25-13, 25-15, 25-18 to advance to this week’s state tournament. Pictured are Leah Kosch, 18; Peighton Eisenmenger, 16; Allison Weidner, 1; Jalyssa Hastreiter, 15; Kelly Pfeifer, 8, and Kaylee Stricklin, 14. Courtesy photos

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St. Francis head coach Dean Korus celebrates with his team after they qualified for the state tournament. They open Thursday morning against Falls City Sacred Heart.

Lady Flyers sweep their way to state

Wed, 11/04/2020 - 12:00am
St. Francis defeats Twin Loup in straight sets in district final

Down two starters, no problem.

St. Francis is heading back to state after sweeping Twin Loup Saturday 25-13, 25-15, 25-18 in the Class D2-5 District final at Boone Central High School in Albion.

Kylee Wessel and Alissa Kosch were out because of coronavirus quarantine, so the rest of the team stepped up.

Jalyssa Hastreiter came up big, recording 19 digs defensively.

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