Photo courtesy of Nicky Pollard

Willapa Valley High School senior Sidney Pollard, a senior at Willapa Valley High School, signed her national letter of intent last month to play softball for Montana State University-Billings. Above, Pollard signs her letter of intent as, from left to right, Willapa Valley head coach Ken Olson, assistant coaches Dave Adkins, Luke Brooks and Ron McGough, look on. A softball player since the age of 9, Pollard plays primarily shortstop for reigning state 2B champion Pe Ell-Willapa Valley. Pollard plans to major in criminal justice. After completing a degree in criminal justice at MSUB she plans to enroll at another college to work toward a career in forensic science. Pollard’s parents are Lance and Nicky Pollard.