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Benjamin Kibbey Western News | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 6 years, 9 months AGO
by Benjamin Kibbey Western News
| March 19, 2019 4:00 AM

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The Libby High School tennis team was hard at work clearing the courts of snow Friday. Pictured, left to right, are Laneigha Zeiler, alumni volunteer Laurynn Lauer, Ciera Lucas and Elise Erickson. Gabby Fantozzi is in the background dumping snow. (Ben Kibbey/The Western News)

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With a shortage of shovels, Cayman Lee takes a more “hands on” approach Friday as the Libby High School tennis team cleared the courts of snow. (Ben Kibbey/The Western News)

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Elise Erickson and Ciera Lucas (background) shovel snow to the edge for assistant Coach Terry Oedewaldt to clear away with the snow blower Friday as the team cleared the courts. (Ben Kibbey/The Western News)

With their first game in Polson Friday, the Libby High School tennis team was out Friday, March 15, getting the snow cleared so they could get some outdoor practice in before the season kicks off.

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