Bitter cold doesn’t stop Frosty Frolic fundraiser
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February 9, 2026

Bitter cold doesn’t stop Frosty Frolic fundraiser

PennWest California University football players line up next to a heater while awaiting their turn to take the plunge the plunge during Saturday’s Frosty Frolic 2026 “Shiver in the River” fundraiser at Coal Center. Photos by Jeff Helsel / MVI

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California Area student ambassador Ally Grodz reacts to the cold water after taking the plunge during Saturday’s Frosty Frolic 2026 “Shiver in the River” fu...

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