![(left) Nik Bertling, BFHS pole vaulting coach and All-American, teaches a Badger pole vaulter proper technique to hold the pole.](https://hagadone.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/img/photos/2024/03/12/Track_Sports_Preview_Nik_Bertling_instructing_polevaulters_Feb._24_t1170.jpg?5cc718665ab672dba93d511ab4c682bb370e5f86)
(left) Nik Bertling, BFHS pole vaulting coach and All-American, teaches a Badger pole vaulter proper technique to hold the pole.
March 14, 2024
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March 14, 2024 1 a.m.
75 participants flock to track and field
Seventy-five athletes have come out for track and field. Bonners Ferry head coach Travis Hinthorn said he doesn’t expect all seventy-five participants to stay for the whole season, but many participants show promise and are qualified athletes.