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WBND’s Anna Engberg signs softball letter with St. Ambrose

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Notre Dame’s Anna Engberg inks letter of intent with St. Ambrose University to play softball, Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at Burlington Notre Dame. Joining Anna at signing are, from left, Landon (brother), Karen (mother), Aaron (father), Reagan (sister), and St. Ambrose Coach John Kelly (standing in back).
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Logan Kelley signs with Drake University Bulldogs

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West Burlington HS Senior Logan Kelley signs letter of intent Wednesday, November 8th, 2023 to play softball for Drake University Bulldogs. From left: Garrel Kelley (father), Logan Kelley, Minh Kelley (mother).
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Falcons edged by 2nd ranked Assumption in Region-8 Final, 3-2

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West Burlington – Notre Dame Falcons were disappointed after losing to 2nd – ranked Davenport Assumption, 3-2 in the Region-8 final Tuesday, July 11, 2023 in Davenport, Iowa.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher, Lauren Summers, retired seven Assumption batters in row to keep the Falcons in the game. Class 3A’s 2nd –ranked Davenport Assumption edged West Burlington – Notre Dame, 3-2 in the Region-8 final.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Anna Engberg (2) celebrates after hitting a double in the 7th inning of the Class 3A Region-8 final against Davenport Assumption, Tuesday, July 11, 2023 in Davenport, Iowa. Class 3A’s 2nd –ranked Davenport Assumption edged West Burlington – Notre Dame, 3-2 in the Region-8 final.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Paige Kramer (1) bunts. Class 3A’s 2nd –ranked Davenport Assumption edged West Burlington – Notre Dame, 3-2 in the Region-8 final at Davenport Tuesday.
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Falcons top West Liberty, 5-2, Advance to 3A Region-8 Final

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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Anna Engberg (2) celebrates as teammate Lauren Krieger (17) slides safe at home in the ninth inning by West Liberty’s Mallory Wulf (4). West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated West Liberty in the Region-8 semifinal, 5-2, Saturday July 8, 2023.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Anna Engberg (2) beats the tag at home in the ninth inning by West Liberty’s Mallory Wulf (4). West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated West Liberty in the Region-8 semifinal, 5-2, Saturday July 8, 2023.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Bella Blaufuss (18) slides safe at home in the ninth inning under West Liberty’s catcher Finley Hall (16). West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated West Liberty in the Region-8 semifinal, 5-2, Saturday July 8, 2023.
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Burlington – Notre Dame Head Coach David Oleson takes advantage of a West Liberty timeout in the ninth ining of Region-8 semifinal in West Liberty to talk it over with Lauren Summers (6), Anna Engberg (2), and Lauren Krieger (17). West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated West Liberty in the Region-8 semifinal, 5-3, Saturday July 8, 2023.
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Falcons’ score first and last to win 2-1

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WBND’s Bella Blaufuss (18) celebrates after scoring the winning run from third in the ninth-inning of Iowa Class 3A, Region-8 semifinal at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington Thursday, July 6, 2023. WBND Falcons defeated Fairfield, 2-1.
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WBND Catcher Paige Kramer tags the plate for a bases loaded force out on Fairfield’s Coty Engle (4) in the top of the ninth-inning of Region-8 semifinal at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington Thursday, July 6, 2023. WBND Falcons defeated Fairfield, 2-1.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Lauren Summers (6) struck out twelve Fairfield batters for the win in the Class 3A, Region-8 semifinal at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington Thursday, July 6, 2023. WBND Falcons defeated Fairfield, 2-1
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WB/ND’s Summers celebrates 100-wins

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West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher, Lauren Summers (6), reached the one-hundred- career win mark after Tuesday’s home game with Danville. Lauren Summers and Kaitlyn Caston are the only two in Falcon softball program history to reach the 100-win-mark.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher, Lauren Summers (6), reached the one-hundred- career win mark after Tuesday’s home game with Danville. Lauren Summers and Kaitlyn Caston are the only two in Falcon softball program history to reach the 100-win-mark.
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Falcons over Bears, 10-0

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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Anna Engberg (2) slides safe at home around Danville catcher Naomi Henry (26) at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Iowa, Tuesday, June 20, 2023. WBND defeated Danville, 10-0 in five-innings.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Anna Engberg (2) and Danville catcher Naomi Henry (26) looks to the plate umpire for the call… she was safe. WBND defeated Danville, 10-0 in five-innings at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Iowa, Tuesday, June 20, 2023.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Batter Elise Oleson (13) looks the ball over against Danville at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Tuesday, June 20, 2023. WBND defeated Danville, 10-0 in five-innings.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Batter Elise Oleson (13) lets a high pitch go by against Danville at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Tuesday, June 20, 2023. WBND defeated Danville, 10-0 in five-innings.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Paige Kramer (1) beats the throw to Danville first baseman Marley Garland (13) at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Tuesday, June 20, 2023. WBND defeated Danville, 10-0 in five-innings.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Lauren Krieger (17) makes contact at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Tuesday, June 20, 2023. WBND defeated Danville, 10-0 in five-innings.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Lauren Krieger (17) and Elise Oleson (13) celebrate a win over Danville at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Iowa, Tuesday, June 20, 2023. WBND defeated Danville, 10-0 in five-innings.
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Van Buren comeback stuns Falcons, 16-10

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Van Buren teammates celebrate a comeback victory, their first win over the Falcons in more than a decade. Van Buren Warriors over the WBND Falcons 16 – 10 at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Tuesday, June 13, 2023.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Maddie Thomas (7) hits a three-run home run for the Falcons at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Tuesday, June 13, 2023. Van Buren 16, WBND 10.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Maddie Thomas (7) hits a three-run home run for the Falcons at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Tuesday, June 13, 2023. Van Buren 16, WBND 10.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s leftfielder Maddy Knapp (3) makes a spectacular catch on a foul ball in the second inning at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Tuesday, June 13, 2023. Van Buren 16, WBND 10.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s leftfielder Maddy Knapp (3) makes a spectacular catch on a foul ball in the second inning at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Tuesday, June 13, 2023. Van Buren 16, WBND 10.
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Falcons over Holy Trinity, 19-9

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West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Lauren Summers eyes the strike zone against Holy Trinity batters Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023 at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Iowa. West Burlington Notre Dame Falcons defeated Holy Trinity Crusaders, 19-9.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Lauren Summers eyes the strike zone against Holy Trinity batters Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023 at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Iowa. West Burlington Notre Dame Falcons defeated Holy Trinity Crusaders, 19-9.
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WBND Falcon Varsity Softball 2023

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Front (l-r): Madelyn Thomas, Bella Blaufuss, Paige Kramer, Rowan Willeford. Second: Chloee Anderson, Faith Gibb, Lolo Krieger, Lauren Summers, Anna Engberg. Third: Head Coach David Oleson, Maddy Knapp, Shona Andersen, Asst. Coach Lexy Davis. Back: Lacie Felkins, Brynn Logan, Elise Oleson.