POLSON — It's not every day a student-athlete from a small town is recognized on a national level for their achievements, but that's the case for Cody Haggard, who was selected as one of 70 student-athletes from across the nation to play in the NFL's Native All-American Game.

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Haggard is a standout tight end and linebacker for the Polson Pirates football team and a member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes.

His performance on the gridiron, along with his heritage, earned Haggard an invite to the Native All-American Game in Minnesota, where he will get to represent his home state, his team and, most importantly, his tribe.

“I take great pride in it and knowing that I'm a part of this

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