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WB/ND falls to No.5 Assumption, 6-3

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Post date July 19, 2024

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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Anna Engberg (2) is tagged out at home by Davenport Assumption catcher, Charlotte Nigey (7) in Iowa Class 3A region-8 semifinal at St. Vincent Athletic Complex, in Davenport, Iowa, Saturday, July 13, 2024.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Orayana Gonzalez (16) and Shortstop Logan Kelley (55) celebrate after holding Davenport Assumption scoreless in the first inning of the Iowa Class 3A Region-8 semifinal at St. Vincent Athletic Complex, in Davenport, Iowa, Saturday, July 13, 2024.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Shona Andersen (30) celebrates at first base with Assistant Coach Lexy Davis in the second inning of the Iowa Class 3A Region-8 semifinal at St. Vincent Athletic Complex, in Davenport, Iowa, Saturday, July 13, 2024.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Orayana Gonzalez (16) celebrates with Assistant Coach Lexy Davis after her RBI single brings Shona Andersen (30) home in the second inning of the Iowa Class 3A Region-8 semifinal at St. Vincent Athletic Complex in Davenport, Iowa, Saturday, July 13, 2024.

WBND Anna Engberg (2)
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WBND Anna Engberg (2)
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WB/ND Advances over Mepo, 14-2

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Post date July 12, 2024

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West Burlington – Notre Dame third baseman Shona Andersen (30) tags Mediapolis’ Avery Bandy (9) out trying to steal third during Iowa Class 3A Region-8 quarterfinal at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Thursday, July 11, 2024. West Burlington – Notre Dame won 14-2.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame right-fielder Isabella Blaufuss (18) catches a flyball hit deep to right during Iowa Class 3A Region-8 quarterfinal at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Thursday, July 11, 2024. West Burlington – Notre Dame won 14-2.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame short stop Logan Kelley (55) dives to catch a line drive for a Mepo out during Iowa Class 3A Region-8 quarterfinal at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Thursday, July 11, 2024. West Burlington – Notre Dame won 14-2.

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West Burlington – Notre Dames’ Anna Engberg (2) slides safe at second under Mediapolis shortstop Avery Crear (1) during Iowa Class 3A Region-8 quarterfinal at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Thursday, July 11, 2024. West Burlington – Notre Dame won 14-2.

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West Burlington – Notre Dames second baseman Lauren Krieger (17) looks to first during Iowa Class 3A Region-8 quarterfinal against Mediapolis at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Thursday, July 11, 2024. West Burlington – Notre Dame won 14-2.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame pitcher Madelyn Thomas (7) held Mediapolis to a pair of runs during Iowa Class 3A Region-8 quarterfinal against Mediapolis at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Thursday, July 11, 2024. West Burlington – Notre Dame won 14-2.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame Coach David Oleson looks pleased with the Falcons performance against Mediapolis during the Iowa Class 3A Region-8 quarterfinal against Mediapolis at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Thursday, July 11, 2024. West Burlington – Notre Dame won 14-2.

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West Burlington – Notre Dames’ Madelyn Thomas (7) smashes a grand slam homerun during the Iowa Class 3A Region-8 quarterfinal against Mediapolis at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Thursday, July 11, 2024. West Burlington – Notre Dame won 14-2.

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Falcon Softball Team
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Bulldogs end Falcons’ Season, 8-0

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Post date July 8, 2024

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Mediapolis’ Lance Ludens (12) tags out West Burlington’s Preyton Doty (24) trying to steal second during Iowa High School Class 2A Substate 5, District 10 quarterfinal game at Mediapolis, Iowa Saturday, July 6, 2024. Mediapolis Bulldogs defeated West Burlington Falcons, 8-0.

Lance Ludens (12)
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Lance Ludens (12)
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Crosstown Baseball: Falcons top Grayhounds, 8-3

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Post date July 3, 2024

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West Burlington’s Ayden Figuereo (99) steals second under the tag by Burlington’s Adrian Perez-Hall (7), Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024 at Burlington, Iowa. West Burlington defeated Burlington, 8-3.

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Burlington’s Christos Kantzavelos (1) slides safe at third beating the tag by West Burlington third baseman Isaac Beard (1) Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024 at Burlington, Iowa. West Burlington defeated Burlington, 8-3.

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West Burlington Pitcher Conner Bush (15) throws against Burlington Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024 at Burlington, Iowa. West Burlington defeated Burlington, 8-3.

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Burlington Pitcher Christos Kantzavelos (1) throws against West Burlington, Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024 at Burlington, Iowa. West Burlington defeated Burlington, 8-3.

Conner Bush (15)
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Conner Bush (15)
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Military Appreciation Night at the Bees

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Post date July 3, 2024

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Linda Long of Burlington, with a hand from Bev Hockett of West Burlington, fastens a sign at the entry gate of Burlington Bees Ballpark to thank all who serve in the Military for our Security and Freedom, Tuesday, July 2nd , 2024.

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Linda Long of Burlington fastens signs and yellow ribbons at Burlington Bees Ballpark to thank all who serve in the Military for our Security and Freedom, Tuesday, July 2nd , 2024.

Military Appreciation Night at the Bees

Military Appreciation Night at the Bees

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WB/ND over Holy Trinity, 10-0

Post author By Falcon
Post date July 1, 2024

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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Logan Kelley (55) slides safe at the plate in front of Holy Trinity Catcher, Ellie Hellman (25), Monday, July 1, 2024 at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Iowa. WB/ND defeated HTC, 10-0.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Isabella Blaufuss (18) steals second against Holy Trinity, Monday, July 1, 2024 at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Iowa. WB/ND defeated HTC, 10-0.

Logan Kelley (55)
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Logan Kelley (55)
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Waterloo ‘East meets West’ Burlington

Post author By Falcon
Post date June 27, 2024

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West Burlington’s Ayden Figuereo (99) at bat against Waterloo East, Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at West Burlington, Iowa. Waterloo East 16, West Burlington 8.

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West Burlington catcher Emry Watson (42) and pitcher Silas Lotzow (21) against Waterloo East, Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at West Burlington, Iowa. Waterloo East 16, West Burlington 8.

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West Burlington’s Ayden Figuereo (99) steals second base against Waterloo East, Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at West Burlington, Iowa. Waterloo East 16, West Burlington 8.

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West Burlington Pitcher Silas Lotzow (21) throws against Waterloo East, Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at West Burlington, Iowa. Waterloo East 16, West Burlington 8.

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West Burlington’s Preyton Doty (24) tags Waterloo East’s Kade Krusemark (4) out at first on put-back Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at West Burlington, Iowa. Waterloo East 16, West Burlington 8.

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West Burlington’s Isaac Beard (1) tags Waterloo East’s Maddox Harn (3) out at third Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at West Burlington, Iowa. Waterloo East 16, West Burlington 8.

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West Burlington’s Caleb Bush (5) tags Waterloo East’s Caleb Peters (1) out at third Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at West Burlington, Iowa. Waterloo East 16, West Burlington 8.

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West Burlington Pitcher Silas Lotzow (21) throws against Waterloo East, Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at West Burlington, Iowa. Waterloo East 16, West Burlington 8.

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West Burlington’s Emry Watson (42) throws against Waterloo East, Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at West Burlington, Iowa. Waterloo East 16, West Burlington 8.

Ayden Figuereo (99)
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Ayden Figuereo (99)
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Waterloo East v. West Burlington, Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at West Burlington, Iowa. Waterloo East 16, West Burlington 8. Photos by Dan Hockett

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Falcons overpower Lions, 12-2

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Post date June 25, 2024

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West Burlington – Notre Dame pitcher, Madelyn Thomas (7), pitches against Lone Tree, Monday, June 24, 2024, at Barb Carter Field, West Burlington, Iowa. West Burlington – Notre Dame Falcons defeated Lone Tree Loins, 12-2 in five-innings.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame third baseman, Shona Andersen (30), and Lone Tree’s Vivian Zaruba (3), look for the call, Monday, June 24, 2024, at Barb Carter Field, West Burlington, Iowa. West Burlington – Notre Dame Falcons defeated Lone Tree Loins, 12-2 in five-innings.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame pitcher, Madelyn Thomas (7), pitches against Lone Tree, Monday, June 24, 2024, at Barb Carter Field, West Burlington, Iowa. West Burlington – Notre Dame Falcons defeated Lone Tree Loins, 12-2 in five-innings.

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Falcons over Bears, 5-4

Post author By Falcon
Post date June 18, 2024

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Danville Centerfielder Kessler Whaley (5) catches a flyball for a West Burlington out, Tuesday, June 18th, 2024 at West Burlington, Iowa. West Burlington won, 5-4.

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Danville Pitcher Henry Bellrichard (4) pitches for the Bears Tuesday, June 18th, 2024 at West Burlington, Iowa. West Burlington won, 5-4.

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West Burlington’s Ayden Figuereo (99) connects against the Bears Tuesday, June 18th, 2024 at West Burlington, Iowa. West Burlington won, 5-4.

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West Burlington’s Brock Thuleen (27) gets a hit against the Bears Tuesday, June 18th, 2024 at West Burlington, Iowa. West Burlington won, 5-4.

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West Burlington Second Baseman Conner Bush (15) gets the tag out against the Bears Tuesday, June 18th, 2024 at West Burlington, Iowa. West Burlington won, 5-4.

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WB Falcon First Baseman Brock Thuleen attempta a tagout against Danville, Iowa Tuesday, June 18th, 2024 at West Burlington, Iowa. West Burlington won, 5-4.

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WB Falcon First Baseman Brock Thuleen

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WB Falcon First Baseman Brock Thuleen

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Falcons dominate Bears, 18-1

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Post date June 18, 2024

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West Burlington – Notre Dame Coach Oleson congratulates Shona Andersen (30) after a homerun.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Shona Andersen (30) is congratulated after hitting a homerun against Danville Tuesday, June 18th, 2024 at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington. WBND Falcons defeated Danville Bears, 18-1 in three innings.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Shona Andersen (30) is congratulated after hitting a homerun against Danville Tuesday, June 18th, 2024 at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington. WBND Falcons defeated Danville Bears, 18-1 in three innings.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Shona Andersen (30) is congratulated after hitting a homerun against Danville Tuesday, June 18th, 2024 at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington. WBND Falcons defeated Danville Bears, 18-1 in three innings.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Madalynn Knapp (3) rounds the bases against Danville Tuesday, June 18th, 2024 at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington. WBND Falcons defeated Danville Bears, 18-1 in three innings.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame First Baseman Lacie Felkins (44) secures the out against Danville Tuesday, June 18th, 2024 at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington. WBND Falcons defeated Danville Bears, 18-1 in three innings.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Tannisyn Christofferson (45) makes contact against Danville Tuesday, June 18th, 2024 at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington. WBND Falcons defeated Danville Bears, 18-1 in three innings.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Lyndsey Kelley (39) gets a hit against Danville Tuesday, June 18th, 2024 at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington. WBND Falcons defeated Danville Bears, 18-1 in three innings.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame Centerfielder Anna Engberg (2) catches a flyball for an out against Danville Tuesday, June 18th, 2024 at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington. WBND Falcons defeated Danville Bears, 18-1 in three innings.