Category Archives: Sports

Iowa’s ‘Field of Dreams’ to host White Sox, Yankees game next year

August 8, 2019Burlington, Iowa, Local, News, Sports, West BurlingtonFalcon

Click here: Major League Baseball announced Thursday that the Chicago White Sox will host the New York Yankees and play the first ever big league game in Iowa on Aug. 13, 2020.

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Iowa High School baseball star shatters national records

July 30, 2019Baseball, Burlington, Iowa, Local, News, Sports, West BurlingtonFalcon

Click here: This Iowa high school player is the nation’s all-time leader in hits and runs. He also holds the Iowa state record for hits, runs scored, stolen bases and doubles.

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Falcons Win, Falcons Lose, 8-0

July 14, 2019Baseball, Iowa, Sports, Wapello, West BurlingtonFalcon

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L&M’s Chase Kruse (11) slides safe at second in front of West Burlington Second Baseman Zach Krantz (5) Saturday afternoon in Wapello. Louisa-Muscatine defeated West Burlington, 8-0, in district first round.

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West Burlington Centerfielder Tyler Dameron (20) catches a fly ball against L&M Saturday afternoon in Wapello. Louisa-Muscatine defeated West Burlington, 8-0, in district first round.

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L&M’s Cody Cavelage (7) slides safe at second in front of West Burlington Second Baseman Zach Krantz (5) Saturday afternoon in Wapello. Louisa-Muscatine defeated West Burlington, 8-0, in district first round.

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L&M Second Baseman Cody Cavelage (7) catches a infield fly ball against West Burlington Saturday afternoon in Wapello. Louisa-Muscatine defeated West Burlington, 8-0, in district first round.
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L&M’s Cody Cavelage (7) is congratulated by teammates Chase Kruse (11) and Kaiden Schneider (32) after an out against West Burlington Saturday afternoon in Wapello. Louisa-Muscatine defeated West Burlington, 8-0, in district first round.
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L&M Centerfielder Kaiden Schneider (32) catches a fly ball against West Burlington Saturday afternoon in Wapello. Louisa-Muscatine defeated West Burlington, 8-0, in district first round.
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L&M Leftfielder Micheal Danz (22) catches a fly ball against West Burlington Saturday afternoon in Wapello. Louisa-Muscatine defeated West Burlington, 8-0, in district first round.
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L&M Centerfielder Kaiden Schneider (32) catches a fly ball against West Burlington Saturday afternoon in Wapello. Louisa-Muscatine defeated West Burlington, 8-0, in district first round.

2019 Falcons Advance to Regional Final

July 14, 2019Burlington, Iowa, Softball, Sports, West BurlingtonFalcon

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Front (l-r): Raven Messamaker, Morgan Flowers, Makenna Davis, Lexy Davis, Reagan Engberg. Middle: Madelyn Stutsman, Addyson Kellen, Lauren Summers, Natalie Vandenberg, Riley Richards. Back: Asst. Coach Courtney Coffin, Alycia Jackson, Molly Johnson, Abbey Bence, Elise Oleson, Head Coach David Oleson.

Falcons top Mustangs, 7-2 in Regional Quarterfinal

July 11, 2019Burlington, Iowa, Notre Dame, Softball, Sports, West BurlingtonFalcon

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West Burlington – Notre Dame Centerfielder Addy Kellen (9) catches a deep fly ball against Davis County Wednesday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Davis County, 7-2.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame Centerfielder Addy Kellen (9) throws after catching a deep fly ball against Davis County Wednesday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Davis County, 7-2.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Kenna Davis (80) catches and infield fly against Davis County Wednesday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Davis County, 7-2.

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Davis County Shortstop Maddy Lawson (3) tags out WBND’s Morgan Flowers Wednesday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Davis County, 7-2.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Lauren Summers (6) looks to the strike zone against Davis County Wednesday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Davis County, 7-2.
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Davis County’s Madison Dunlavy (8) beats the throw to WBND First Baseman Elise Oleson (13) Wednesday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Davis County, 7-2.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Right Fielder Raven Messamaker (5) catches a fly ball against Davis County Wednesday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Davis County, 7-2.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Centerfielder Addy Kellen (9) catches a fly ball against Davis County Wednesday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Davis County, 7-2.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Addy Kellen (9) beats the throw to Davis County First Baseman Shelby Motykowski (14) Wednesday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Davis County, 7-2.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Kenna Davis (80) smiles after scoring a run against Davis County Wednesday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Davis County, 7-2.

Falcons down Chiefs, 13-4

July 9, 2019Baseball, Iowa, Sports, West BurlingtonFalcon

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West Burlington Second Baseman Zack Krantz catches an infield fly against Keokuk Monday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Keokuk, 13-4.

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West Burlington First Baseman Kody Payne tries to catch Keokuk’s Dalton Boecker (10) off base Monday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Keokuk, 13-4.

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West Burlington Leftfielder Bret Masters catches a Keokuk fly ball Monday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Keokuk, 13-4.

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West Burlington’s Dreyton LaVeine hits a double against Keokuk Monday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Keokuk, 13-4.

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West Burlington Pitcher Hayden Vandenberg throws against Keokuk Monday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Keokuk, 13-4.
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Keokuk’s Zack Meyers (23) slides safe at the plate beating the throw to WB Pitcher Tyler Dameron Monday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Keokuk, 13-4.
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West Burlington First Baseman Kody Payne secures the out against Keokuk Monday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Keokuk, 13-4.

No. 14 Falcons split with No. 12 Panthers

July 3, 2019Burlington, Iowa, Mt. Pleasant, Notre Dame, Softball, Sports, West BurlingtonFalcon

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West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Lauren Summers (6) looks to the plate against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame Catcher Lexy Davis against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame Shortstop Reagan Engberg (22) fields a hopper against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Lauren Summers (6) is congratulated after hitting a 3-run homer against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Mckenna Davis (80) makes contact against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.

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Mt. Pleasant’s Trinity Krabill (4) beats the tag at home from WBND Catcher Lexy Davis Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Alycia Jackson (25) looks to the plate against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame Leftfielder Morgan Flowers (37) catches a fly ball against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Morgan Flowers (37) shows her frustration after striking out against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Alycia Jackson (25) looks to the plate against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Madelyn Stutsman (19) sees a pitch she likes against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Third Baseman Madelyn Stutsman (19) catches a popup against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Morgan Flowers (37) looks for the next pitch against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Morgan Flowers (37) swings against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Lexy Davis (8) see a pitch she likes against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Third Baseman Madelyn Stutsman (19) stops an infield line drive against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Shortstop Reagan Engberg (22) looks to first for the out against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Shortstop Reagan Engberg (22) fields a hopper against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Catcher Lexy Davis against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Lauren Summers (6) looks to the plate against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Lauren Summers (6) looks to the plate against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Shortstop Reagan Engberg (22) looks to first for the out against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Shortstop Reagan Engberg (22) fields a hopper against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Madelyn Stutsman (19) makes contact against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Morgan Flowers (37) looks for the next pitch against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Reagan Engberg (22) makes contact against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Reagan Engberg (22) swings against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Reagan Engberg (22) looks for the next pitch against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Reagan Engberg (22) didn’t like the pitch from Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.

Tigers upend No. 14 Falcons, 4-1

June 28, 2019Burlington, Iowa, New London, Notre Dame, Softball, Sports, West BurlingtonFalcon

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New London’s Coach and Teammates celebrate after upsetting 14th ranked Class 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame Thursday night in New London. New London defeated 14th ranked West Burlington – Notre Dame, 4-1.

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New London’s Marah Hartrick (4) looks for an opportunity from third in the first inning against WBND Thursday night in New London. New London defeated 14th ranked West Burlington – Notre Dame, 4-1.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Addy Kellen smiles after faking a run to second base against New London Thursday night in New London. New London defeated 14th ranked West Burlington – Notre Dame, 4-1.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame Catcher Lexy Davis (8) smiles during a break in the action Thursday night in New London. New London defeated 14th ranked West Burlington – Notre Dame, 4-1.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Kenna Davis (80) makes contact against New London Thursday night in New London. New London defeated 14th ranked West Burlington – Notre Dame, 4-1.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Morgan Flowers looks for the next pitch Thursday night in New London. New London defeated 14th ranked West Burlington – Notre Dame, 4-1.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame Head Coach David Oleson surveys the field Thursday night in New London. New London defeated 14th ranked West Burlington – Notre Dame, 4-1.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Lexy Davis (8) bunts the ball against New London Thursday night in New London. New London defeated 14th ranked West Burlington – Notre Dame, 4-1.
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New London Leftfielder Marah Hartrick (4) catches a WBND fly ball Thursday night in New London. New London defeated 14th ranked West Burlington – Notre Dame, 4-1.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Lauren Summers (6) winds up in her battle with New London batters Thursday night in New London. New London defeated 14th ranked West Burlington – Notre Dame, 4-1.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Lauren Summers (6) winds up in her battle with New London batters Thursday night in New London. New London defeated 14th ranked West Burlington – Notre Dame, 4-1.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Lauren Summers (6) is congratulated after striking out a New London batter Thursday night in New London. New London defeated 14th ranked West Burlington – Notre Dame, 4-1.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Lauren Summers (6) smiles during a break in the action Thursday night in New London. New London defeated 14th ranked West Burlington – Notre Dame, 4-1.

Falcons top Wolves, 14-4

June 27, 2019Baseball, Iowa, Sports, West Burlington, Winfield - Mt. UnionFalcon

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West Burlington Second Baseman Tyler Dameron (20) looks for the call after tagging out Winfield – Mt. Union’s Jared Arnold (20) at second Wednesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Winfield – Mt. Union, 14-4.

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Winfield – Mt. Union First Baseman Christian Gerot secures the out against West Burlington’s Tate Nelson (10) Wednesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Winfield – Mt. Union, 14-4.

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It was senior night in West Burlington Wednesday night before the baseball game with Winfield – Mt. Union. Austin Mixer with family.
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It was senior night in West Burlington Wednesday night before the baseball game with Winfield – Mt. Union. Kody Payne with family.
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It was senior night in West Burlington Wednesday night before the baseball game with Winfield – Mt. Union. Cordell Scarborough with family.
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It was senior night in West Burlington Wednesday night before the baseball game with Winfield – Mt. Union. Tyler Dameron with family.
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West Burlington Pitcher Tyler Dameron throws one to the plate against Winfield – Mt. Union Wednesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Winfield – Mt. Union, 14-4.
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West Burlington Pitcher Cordell Scarborough throws to the plate against Winfield – Mt. Union Wednesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Winfield – Mt. Union, 14-4.
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Winfield – Mt. Union’s Jacob Ford (6) steals second beating the throw to West Burlington’s Tyler Dameron Wednesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Winfield – Mt. Union, 14-4.
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West Burlington Leftfielder Brady Diewold (12) throws to first against Winfield – Mt. Union Wednesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Winfield – Mt. Union, 14-4.
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West Burlington’s Tyler Dameron steals third from Winfield – Mt. Union Wednesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Winfield – Mt. Union, 14-4.
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Winfield – Mt. Union Pitcher Nick Crow (19) sends the ball to the plate against West Burlington Wednesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Winfield – Mt. Union, 14-4.

Falcons Top Bears, 11-0

June 25, 2019Baseball, Danville, Iowa, Sports, West BurlingtonFalcon

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West Burlington Pitcher Hayden Vandenberg (16) sends the ball to the plate against Danville Monday night in Danville. West Burlington defeated Danville, 11-0.

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Danville Pitcher Reid Yaley (8) looks to the plate against West Burlington Monday night in Danville. West Burlington defeated Danville, 11-0.