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Basketball Coach and Activities Director at North Linn High School. Christian. Love spending time with family and true friends!
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Schools of all sizes need to find coaches willing to share athletes making it possible for them to play multiple sports! These seniors are 189-33 in baseball, 102-4 in basketball & have been to state 7 times in the 2 sports. This success would not happen without sharing athletes!
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This crazy kid plays a basketball game at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in Sioux Falls. Rides a bus 4 hours home to Fayette. Hops into the van with his mother and they drive through the night so he can pitch in Rolla, Missouri this afternoon. Truly one of the most dedicated athletes I know!
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If you were one of the wonderful children that helped TP this yard, you did a great job! We would love to return this phone to the rightful owner! Feel free to knock on the front door after the yard is squeaky clean and we will return it to you! Thank you so much!
#suckstobeyou
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First time in over 5 years I will be coaching without my dad right there beside me! First time in over 55 years he won't be on the sideline coaching anywhere! What a career and what a man! 917 wins and touched the lives of thousands. I love you dad and wish you were here tonight!
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Why do so many coaches quit coaching? Because coaches take constant criticism & yet many of those who are criticizing them can't find one fault in their own child! Players who commit to doing the right thing on & OFF the field are much more important to winning than coaches are!!
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Congratulations to the winningest coach in Iowa on his retirement from boys basketball. Although I am sad to see my dad retire, I am blessed to have had the opportunity to spend the last five years coaching with the best coach I have ever known. So proud of you and love you!
#917
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Do you want to know what makes these seniors special? How about the fact that they got off the bus after losing the state championship baseball game and all 3 guys are working out in the weight room & the gym to prepare themselves for college basketball and baseball!
#lynxcountry
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Won't ever forget playing baseball in the backyard with these two every night after work. Wish those times could have lasted forever! Proud of their success on the field, but more proud of the young men they have become off of it. Very different boys with the same goals & values.
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Way too many coaches forget the number one reason kids play sports is to have fun! You can have high expectations, hold kids accountable & still make the sport fun. Yes winning is fun, but kids should enjoy the sport win or lose. If you don't notice the smiles, make some changes!
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Parents can forget their role in the success of a team is very important. Criticizing coaches or players will have a negative affect on a team. You don't have to like everyone to be successful, but you do have to support them! Glad to be at a school where parents understand that!
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Congrats to Jake Hilmer for setting the career scoring record for North Linn at 1,771 points and counting. Proud to be the father & coach of this humble young man that is such a great role model on & off the court! He couldn't have done it without his teammates through the years.
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Congratulations to Bob Hilmer
@IHSAA
getting his 900th win tonight! One of the most respected boys basketball coaches in Iowa & the only boys coach in Iowa history to reach the milestone. An awesome coach & an even better man! So much fun coaching with him the past several years!
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In my 28 years of education I've heard hundreds of people say, "I wish I would have worked harder in sports & academics in high school & college!" Yet to hear one person say, "I wish I would have partied more in high school & college!" Reach your potential by doing what is right!
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How about this for a one week stretch. We bought a house, sold a house, had a son commit to a scholarship offer where his brother already plays and his brother joins the Waterloo Bucks and gets into two games pitching 3 and 2/3 scoreless innings. Should buy a lottery ticket soon!
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Stats do not define players. The best way to see the value of a player is to see how he reacts in difficult situations, how he acts off the court, how he treats his teammates, how much time and effort he is willing to put in and how much he is willing to give back to the program!
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North Linn baseball coach drives to his vacation on the river 2 hours behind his family so he can attend the all-district meeting for his players. He puts players recognition ahead of family fun. Coaches like this (and we have several) are what make programs successful!
#thankyou
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Finally got the chance to honor Austin Hilmer for scoring his 1,000th point. Proud of him as a coach for the player he has become and even prouder as a dad for the person he has become.
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Congratulations to Austin Hilmer for being named the Iowa Basketball Coaches Association Player of the Year in Class 1A. 3rd in the state in points scored with 542, 2nd in assists with 210 & 2nd in steals with 121. Played in four straight State Championship games! WELL deserved!
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Prior to baseball game seniors fill coolers for opposing team, not telling underclassmen to do it. During game an opposing teams kid misses the trash with several wrappers & just walks away as North Linn softball players pick them all up. Success in sports starts with character!
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Too many athletes compare themselves to others. The best athletes compare themselves today to where they are a month from now, a year from now, etc. There will always be someone better. Work to reach your potential & forget about everything else! Control what you can for success!
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Shout out to my wife for staying at the school to help with a youth basketball tournament and missing her two sons play a varsity game! As all coaches know, we could not do it without a loving spouse! They do a lot of behind the scenes work nobody ever sees, thanks to all of you!
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Deja vu! So happy to have another Peacock in the family. Proud of all this young man has accomplished & excited for the future! No better place to be than Upper Iowa University. Great kids & great coaches. Enjoy your senior year as a Lynx & congratulations on becoming a Peacock.
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For the first time in over 7 years I will be coaching a team without my father or either of my boys there with me. Coaching with my dad & coaching both of my boys was a dream come true! Thank you Dad, Jake & Austin for all you have done for me through the years - I love you guys!
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Thank you for a special season. Finishing Runner-Up in Class 1A is amazing & making the final game 6 straight years is crazy! What I love most about all of you is the character & values you demonstrate on a daily basis! Thank you for being great young men! Always champions to me!
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Caitlin Clark is amazing. She is thriving because coach Bluder allows her to play without limitations. She does not have to worry about taking a bad shot or making a bad pass. She has the freedom to play basketball with complete trust from her coach! Great fit for player & coach!
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When you share athletes all programs win. Here is head track coach Jared Collum coaching the basketball team on Sunday. Many track coaches would tell kids they cannot do other sports during the season. Athletes should be allowed to pursue whatever they want to on their own time!!
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Going to miss Austin next year at North Linn. Made some great friends this week at the senior baseball all-star series. Proud of this kid, he also played in the Pizza Ranch all-star basketball series and the football Shrine Bowl. Not a bad senior year! Congrats on a great career!
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A lot of great coaches quit because parents complain and because kids don't work hard enough. Proud to be in a place where I continue to coach basketball because parents don't complain & because kids have a great work ethic! Lucky to land at North Linn 19 years ago!
#lynxcountry
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So proud of this group. Nobody expected them to accomplish what they have after losing four great seniors last year. Such a hard working and fun group of kids. Most proud of their character & unselfishness on & off the court! Feel very blessed to be able to coach such great kids!
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Draymond Green has always been bad for basketball. He is a great reason why kids shouldn't watch the NBA. Why any coach at any level would want an example like that on their team is beyond me. It is embarrassing to the game of basketball! Wish the NBA would do something about it!
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Boys off to college now. Dad is going to miss the fun conversations & workouts. Coach is going to miss the 4,090 points, 1,809 assists & 911 steals these two combined for. Will miss their leadership on & off the court! Thank you boys! Now off to kindergarten round up for Jori! 😂
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So many coaches have a system and expect every player to adapt to the system regardless of their talent & skill level. The better coaches adapt their system to fit the talent & skill level of their players. Something to think about as the high school basketball season approaches!
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North Linn has a tremendous community! 120 plus family and friends show up to watch Ryan Miller hoop it up for Grandview University @ Mt. Mercy. Can't truly appreciate how special this community really is unless you live there! Ryan played awesome again - still miss coaching him!
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Why are these called ALL weather tracks? Track meets are always getting cancelled. 15 years as an Activities Director and rain, sleet or snow we have never cancelled a track meet at North Linn! 😂
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Congratulations to the North Linn Boys Basketball Team on securing an 8th straight conference championship! These six seniors are 98-3 since entering high school. Love these guys so much and have been lucky to coach them. Thanks for making number 400 at North Linn a special one!
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Yeah the competition is fun. Yeah hanging out with the boys at the hotel is fun. Yeah the dunks from a guy named Cletus are exciting. But the real thing that makes state tournament basketball the best is the dippin dots and the cotton candy! For just $13 you can have them both!🤣
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Happy 78th Birthday to the best coach in Iowa. North Linn is very lucky to have a guy with so much passion for the game! Happy Birthday Dad!
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What are athletic directors thankful for? A family that understands the time commitment, student-athletes that represent the school well, parents that are understanding of tough decisions and coaches who put integrity first and support each other. There is a right way to success!
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Congratulations to the new 2A state champions in girls basketball - the North Linn Lynx! Another fantastic season. Tremendous coaches and
girls. Great things happen to great people and this is a perfect example. Proud to be a Lynx! Enjoy the night and take time to soak it all in!
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Fun weekend at the Iowa Baseball All-Star series. Small schools east wins title 3 to 2 over big schools west. Keaton Parker 9 hits & many great plays in the OF. Jake Hilmer a homerun, some sweet plays at SS & closes title game on the mound. From rivals to teammates - Go Peacocks!
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Scholarships last for 4 years & have only monetary value. Teaching kids to respect coaches & opponents while being a great teammate has much more value. Teach kids to focus on being a great person and their futures will be much more valuable whether they get a scholarship or not!
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So proud of these kids & love them all so much. So many doubters, but none in this photo! 2 freshmen, 5 sophomores, 1 junior & 3 seniors believing in themselves & earning respect around the state! Thank you boys for make coaching so much fun! Third title game in three years! Wow!
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North Linn is playing in a state championship game for the fourth time in one calendar year. Boys basketball, baseball, softball & now girls basketball! Proud of all of these girls & wish them the best of luck tomorrow in the championship game! Great time to be a North Linn Lynx!
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Waterloo Bucks debut. Jake Hilmer goes 1 and 2/3 innings with a strikeout. No Honkers reached base. Not bad for a guy from Walker, Iowa. Bucks were down 6 to 4 and have come back to tie it in the 8th. Let's Go Bucks!
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2021 North Linn basketball banquet in the books. Had to say goodbye to our one & only senior Kaleb Kurt. Great player and even better person! Joining the Marines to serve our country. The team was 106-3 while he was in high school and played in the state championship all 4 years.
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The toughest little girl I know. After having her hand smashed by a table, getting stitches and spending six hours in the emergency room, she still comes out smiling. Makes the 6 hour trip home in the van with no complaints at all. Seen a specialists two days in a row.
#lynxtough
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2022 basketball banquet in the books. What a run for our six seniors! 4 championship games and 2 state titles! 106-3 record overall, 10-2 record in the Well! So proud of this group of young men. Truly winners on and off the court! Blessed to have such awesome players and parents!
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North Linn won the title game 52 to 48 over a great Grand View Christian team. Had we not won the game, I would still consider these guys champions. Values & character second to none. We lost 3 title games the past 5 years & I have never viewed our boys as anything but champions!
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My favorite thing to do in life is spend time with my family! My next favorite thing to do is coaching basketball. Thank you to my family for making both possible! And yes, I have found a way to get unlimited characters on twitter!
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Congratulations to Montezuma on the class 1A boys basketball championship. Disappointed for my guys that I love so much & wish I could have found a way to coach them a few points better on Friday. But, happy for the great coaches, players and community of Montezuma. Great people!
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Congratulations to Ryan Miller and Jake Hilmer for scoring 1,000 career points. Both great players, but even better young men!
#lynxcountry
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The state tournament is so awesome, but being away from this kid for a week is pretty tough! Great to be home playing hide and seek, doing countless math problems and playing uno! And we play uno way more than one time, if you know what I mean! 😂 Now off to watch Zombie Land. 😀
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Talent can take you places in sports, but it takes character to take you places in life! Many great athletes end up forgotten & disappointed after their playing days are over because they lack character! High character athletes make an impact beyond sports & are seldom forgotten!
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Hats off to Boyden-Hull and Coach Francis on a great game yesterday. Total respect for a program that is a class act from kids to coaches and fans! Always tough to lose a title game, but easy to be happy for a group that we respect so much. Enjoy the championship - WELL deserved!
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Thankful for the players at North Linn. 22 of 22 guys signed a pledge to be alcohol and drug free. This has been going on for many years. Great to have young men that know success on the court starts with behavior off the court! Happy Thanksgiving to all current & former players!
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Congratulations to Jake Hilmer for being named KGYM Athlete of the Week! Hilmer broke the school record for points scored in a career which now stands at 1,804 and counting. He is one assist shy of 900 for his career & has 442 career steals as well. Congrats Jake - well deserved!
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There is a reason these kids are so successful. North Linn and Springville boys getting together for a Friday night open gym. Not many kids in high school would give up a Friday night to get better! Not going to lie though, as a casual observer, the defense could use some work!🤣
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Seniors, you have meant so much to me and our team. I love you guys! You are all champions in life with great values & character! Thank you!
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Don't let the purple dress fool you. This two year old is in the gym working on her shot and ball handling and in the weight room getting stronger! She really seems to enjoy the weight room, always smiling! Can't wait to see her progress in year three!
#lynxcountry
#startingyoung
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The key to being a great player is to be a great teammate. The key to being a great teammate is to be unselfish. The key to being unselfish is to be of high character, putting others first. Thus, great players have great character, are unselfish and want to see teammates succeed!
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How a team handles themselves during and/or after a win or loss is much more important than the outcome of the game. Much of the good & bad press teams get isn't because of winning or losing. It is because of how kids act when they win and how they handle tough losses!
#character
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How would you like to coach these two together on the same team? I was lucky enough to do that for three years! Great basketball players, but special for the character and values they live by off the court! Congratulations to two of the very best! Honored to have coached you two!
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One starting pre-school, one finishing high school & one gone (not pictured)! 🤣 Time flies by too fast. Never knew how great life could be until we had kids! Wish there was a way to slow it all down. Enjoy your family while you can, you are going to miss them when they are gone.
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Peacocks win. All three Hilmer boys shot it well. Jake, Austin and Bob. Bob is in his 61st COVID year and still knocking them down at age 82! 😂
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Another banner year for football, cross country, boys & girls basketball, girls track, baseball & softball. Finished getting them up in the gym today. Thank you to Kevin Goedken for helping get it done. 42 banners in the past 10 years says a lot about the kids, parents & coaches.
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Congratulations to Austin Miller and Austin Hilmer for being selected 1st Team All-State for Boys Basketball in Class 2A. Great honor and well deserved. In addition, Austin Miller was named Class 2A Player of the Year by the Iowa Basketball Coaches Association! Two great leaders!
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There are many things you can invest in throughout your life. Of all the investments, the one that will give you the best return every single time is your kids and your family! If you want more in life, invest it what truly matters! Spend as much time as you can with your family!
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The life of an AD - spend a day Thursday verifying football officials, game contracts & bus times so you can enjoy the weekend. Find out Friday it has all changed. Do it over again during the weekend while answering concerns about the football changes & the new homecoming date!
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Since Friday. Over 800 miles traveled to Fort Wayne & back, 8 basketball games played, 8 trips to Panda Express & a conference title in the 100, 200, & shuttle hurdle relay, plus a runner-up finish in the 4 x 4. Multiple sport athletes don't get burned out, they learn to compete!
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Athletes, do not measure your success based on post-season awards. Each year, in every sport, some of the best players get overlooked. Use it as motivation to continue to get better & prove the voters wrong! The true measure of success is what you help your team accomplish!
#team
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From Des Moines to St. Charles! Let’s hope this lucky charm can get us a couple more wins down here!
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You don't get a lot chances to redo things in life. However, every single day you get a chance to restart if you want to. Make today the day you make positive decisions to improve your life & the lives of those around you. One small change can make a HUGE difference in your life!
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North Linn vs. WACO tonight in a j.v./varsity boys basketball doubleheader starting at 5 p.m. in Troy Mills. Sadly, we were going to celebrate the incredible career of Bob Hilmer as he retired this year, but due to covid that celebration will take place at a later date!
#917wins
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So much fun watching former players play at the next level. Seber and Hilmer guarding each other today. Watched Boge get a double/double in a win over Coe. Have to get out to a Grandview game to see Miller. Only bad part is not having them here anymore! Miss all these guys a lot!
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Congratulations to Ryan Miller on Gazette Athlete of the Year! Nobody is more deserving. He is not just a tremendous athlete, but an unbelievable person as well! Been in education close to 30 years & he is one of the best. Excels in sports, but more importantly he excels in life!
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Proof small schools need to share athletes. Ryan Miller, Brad Pflughaupt, Sean Boardman, David Seber, Trevor Boge and Jake Hilmer have played seven years together in high school baseball and basketball with a combined record of 225-31 and a shot at a 5th State Tournament tonight!
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Movie night at the Hilmer household and Jori has set up a concession stand. Diet Dew $6, Pop Tarts $7, Cosmic Brownies $8! Everything else $10 each. Watching a movie with the family, including a 5 year old, PRICELESS!
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Hopefully those that criticize coaches when they aren't winning are the first to praise them when they are winning. Coaches get way too much credit for wins & losses. Players are the ones winning & losing games. One team has to lose every game, doesn't mean they have bad coaches.
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Northeast baseball field - best kept field I have seen this year! Emaculate field right down to the bullpen area. Love schools that take pride in their facilities to show the community and kids how important they are! Very impressed with the field, team & coaches from Northeast!
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Kaleb Kurt, the lone Lynx senior. An amazing young man! Playing his best basketball down the stretch. One of the finest young men you'll ever meet. Will go on to serve our country in the Marines after school. Lucky to have crossed paths with this guy. Thanks for everything Kaleb!
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Happy Birthday Jori Hilmer! You have been a blessing for 4 years now. We love you so much & contrary to popular belief, I can't wait for your dance recitals! It has been a lot of fun having such a special daughter the past 4 years. Hope you have a great day & enjoy your presents.
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Shout out to the Springville community for making it easy to host their volleyball girls. Players, coaches and fans all showed up wearing masks and without anyone having to remind them. Says a lot about their school & community. Thanks for being positive role models for everyone!
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Thank you Lynx fans for coming out this morning bright and early. It wiped out at least one young fan! Best community support anywhere! Lets pack the WELL tomorrow evening at 8:15 p.m. for the semi-finals! Special group of young men led by four amazing seniors - love these guys!
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Principal Park in Des Moines, IA at 1:30 p.m. for a state baseball tournament win. Dippin' Dots at the game a win. Shakopee, MN at 7:50 p.m. for a Barnstormer Silver basketball win. Popeye's chicken at 9:30 p.m. a win. A day full of sports & fun with family, friends & food.
#awin
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Jori Hilmer - Good Luck Charm! Two state tournaments in a row since she arrived. Cannot wait to spend more time with her in the off-season!!
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Jori had her 1st dance recital tonight. It took me about 3 hours to get her hair & make-up done! She did a great job at the recital and it was a lot of fun! Thank you to Trisha & Mady Arnold who actually did Jori's hair & make-up. I barely figured out how to get her tights on! 🤣
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D2 Match-up at the Pentagon in Sioux Falls between Upper Iowa and Augustana. Three starters for Walker, Iowa between the two teams, pretty cool.
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David Seber scores his 1,000th point in a Lynx victory tonight! He is also sporting his no shave November look, along with his new duffle bag. Congratulations to one of the hardest working & toughest kids I have ever coached! Proud to be his coach and going to miss him next year!
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Anyone complaining about buying online tickets in Iowa for high school tournament games should try to buy tickets at the gate for a Minnesota
Twins game. Almost had to give up our third child, but as you can see, they would not take her for some unknown reason.
#mustbeaneasierway
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Congratulations Jake! Crazy accomplishment with so many great players in both conferences. So proud of everything you have done athletically & even more proud of you as a person! Your faith, your character & your work ethic will take you far in life! Thanks for being a great son!
💎RARE FEAT💎New conference, same accolade.
Jake Hilmer was named GLVC Player of the Year, following last season's NISC South Player of the Year Award.
#FeathersUp
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BANNER year for the North Linn Lynx! Boys & girls basketball, baseball, softball and girls cross country all had teams qualify for state! Individual qualifiers in wrestling, boys & girls track and boys cross country! Looking for title number two tonight in Fort Dodge!
#lynxcountry
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Congratulations to Marv Porter on his 100th win at North Linn. He has 100 wins & only 9 losses in three years here. That is the best record of any softball coach from any class during that time. Very impressive! Lucky to have you coaching here Marv. Thanks for all you do for us!
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We truly are lucky to coach at North Linn. Not because we have great athletes, but because we have great kids. Third day in a row a bunch of North Linn athletes were willing to go help someone in need! Love our kids and community. Thanks for all you do. Always proud to be a Lynx!
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Jake's first at bat for the Bucks comes in his first start with bases juiced & one out. Hard hit to second base & he just beats the double play for his first RBI. Bucks have scored 2 in the inning and still batting. He scores his first run as the batter gets beaned. Bucks up 3-2.
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Playing time is great, but players can have a huge impact on the success of a team by working hard, being positive & showing great character too! These things will be much more important to a players future than playing time will. Contribute positively however you can & have fun!
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Pretty neat to come home to a caravan of several fire trucks & a whole lot of cars last night. Thank you to the fire departments, the students & the community members that followed us to the school for a reception last night! What a special community we are part of!
#lynxcountry
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Well friends it is time to come clean. Obviously the boys got all their talent from Jaci! She played basketball, tennis & even had time left over for cheerleading. I was predominantly more of a woods shop and auto mechanic type of guy. Didn't care much for sports back in the day!
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