Category Archives: New London

Tigers top Falcons, 9-3

Baseball, Iowa, New London, Sports, West Burlington
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West Burlington’s Dreyton Laveine (11) is celebrates with teammates after hitting a 2-run homer against New London Monday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 9-3.
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West Burlington Pitcher Daniel Crooks (1) hurls one to the plate against New London Monday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 9-3.
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West Burlington Rightfielder Tyler Dameron (20) catches a New London fly ball Monday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 9-3.
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New London Pitcher Isaac McSorley (12) catches an infield fly against West Burlington Monday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 9-3.
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West Burlington Catcher Dreyton Laveine will tag New London’s Jaxon Allen (50) out at the plate Monday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 9-3.
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New London Leftfielder Javis Krieger (1) catches a West Burlington fly ball Monday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 9-3.
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New London Centerfielder Keontae Luckett (10) catches a West Burlington fly ball Monday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 9-3.
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New London’s Isaac McSorley (12) slides safe at home before West Burlington Catcher Gabe Zurita can make the tag catches a West Burlington fly ball Monday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 9-3.
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West Burlington Pitcher Tyler Dameron (20) throws one to plate against New London Monday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 9-3.
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New London Leftfielder Javis Krieger (1) catches a West Burlington fly ball Monday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 9-3.

Falcons seal SEI Super Conference – South Championship

Burlington, Iowa, New London, Notre Dame, Softball, Sports, West Burlington
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Catcher Lexy Davis tags New London’s Sydni Coleman (6) out at home Friday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated New London, 6-0.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Centerfielder Addy Kellen (9) makes a diving catch on a New London fly ball Friday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated New London, 6-0.
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New London Second Baseman Camryn Blint (3) catches an infield fly against West Burlington – Notre Dame Friday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated New London, 6-0.
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New London’s Kara Krieger (15) is safe at first after West Burlington – Notre Dame Second Baseman Reagan Engberg struggles to corral the ball Friday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated New London, 6-0.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Centerfielder Addy Kellen (9) catches a New London fly ball Friday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated New London, 6-0.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Second Baseman Reagan Engberg stretches to catch a fly ball against New London Friday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated New London, 6-0.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Kenna Davis (80) beats the throw at home to New London Catcher Layney Loyd Friday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated New London, 6-0.
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New London’s Claire Jones (2) and Marah Hartrick (4) dance to the music between inning Friday night in West Burlington.
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New London Centerfielder Kara Krieger (15) catches a Falcon fly ball for the out Friday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated New London, 6-0.
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New London First Baseman Breanna Mettler (11) gets the out against WBND’s Sydney Marlow (42) Friday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated New London, 6-0.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Centerfielder Addy Kellen (9) catches a New London fly ball Friday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated New London, 6-0.
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New London Second Baseman Camryn Blint (3) gets the out at first against WBND Friday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated New London, 6-0.
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New London Right Fielder Sofie Reighard (8) snags a fly ball against WBND Friday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated New London, 6-0.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame First Baseman Kenna Davis secures the last out of the game against New London to seal the Southeast Iowa Super Conference – South Championship for West Burlington – Notre Dame Friday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated New London, 6-0.

WBND Girls & Boys Sweep 2018 Falcon Relays

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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Matt Johnson takes the baton from Colton Sherwood in the 4×800 final at the Falcon Relays Thursday night in West Burlington. WBND 4×800 Relay Team placed first.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Jonah Marlow takes the baton from Seth Estrada-Miller in the 4×800 final at the Falcon Relays Thursday night in West Burlington. WBND 4×800 Relay Team placed first.
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WBND’s Jordan Roberts runs in the 4×100 shuttle hurdle relay at the Falcon Relays Thursday night in West Burlington. Falcons placed second in the event.
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WBND’s Bryer Atwater competes in the 4×110 shuttle hurdle relay at the Falcon Relays Thursday night in West Burlington. Falcons took first place in the event.
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WBND’s Quinn Williams competes in the 4×110 shuttle hurdle relay at the Falcon Relays Thursday night in West Burlington. Falcons took first place in the event.
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Danville’s Kaley Eisenmann wins her heat in the 100-meter dash at the Falcon Relays Thursday night in West Burlington. Eisenmann placed seventh overall.
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WBND’s Sydney Marlow wins the 100-meter dash with a meet record time of 13.17-seconds at the Falcon Relays Thursday night in West Burlington.
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Mediapolis’ Jagger Gourley wins the 100-meter dash at the Falcon Relays Thursday night in West Burlington.
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Danville’s Drew Fox takes the baton from Emma Jarrett in the distance medley at the Falcon Relays Thursday night in West Burlington. Danville placed second in the event.
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WBND’s Jordan Roberts takes the baton from Cameron Mehaffy in the distance medley at the Falcon Relays Thursday night in West Burlington.
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New London’s Carson McSorley takes the baton from Savannah Sutherland in the distance medley at the Falcon Relays Thursday night in West Burlington. New London won the event with a meet record of 4:31.39.
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Danville’s Breanna Teel takes the baton from Drew Fox in the distance medley at the Falcon Relays Thursday night in West Burlington. Danville placed second in the event.
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WBND’s Hannah Gnann takes the baton from Jordan Roberts in the distance medley at the Falcon Relays Thursday night in West Burlington.
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WBND’s Drew Chiprez takes the baton from Quinn Williams in the distance medley at the Falcon Relays Thursday night in West Burlington.
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Danville’s Alyssa Pfadenhauer wins the 400-meter dash in a meet record time of 1:00.66 at the Falcon Relays Thursday night in West Burlington.
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WBND’s Katie Jackson places second the 400-meter dash at the Falcon Relays Thursday night in West Burlington.
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Danville’s Mckenzie Speer takes the baton from Alexis Bauer in the 4×200 relay at the Falcon Relays Thursday night in West Burlington. Danville won the event in a meet record time of 1:50.65.
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WBND’s Morgan Flowers takes the baton in the 4×200 relay at the Falcon Relays Thursday night in West Burlington. WBND took second in the event.
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WBND’s Jamar Lewis takes the baton from Brian Brem in the 4×200 relay at the Falcon Relays Thursday night in West Burlington. WBND won the event with a meet record time of 1:37.34.
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WBND’s Natalie Vandenberg competes in the 100-meter hurdles at the Falcon Relays Thursday night in West Burlington.
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WBND’s Samantha Dzawo competes in the 100-meter hurdles at the Falcon Relays Thursday night in West Burlington.
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WBND’s Axel Tjaden wins the 110-meter hurdles at the Falcon Relays Thursday night in West Burlington.

Falcons fall to Tigers in OT, 68-58

Basketball, Iowa, New London, Sports, West Burlington
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New London’s Grant Swanson (12) blocks a shot by West Burlington’s Dayton Johnson (13) Friday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 68-58.
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West Burlington’s Tanner Snodgrass (0) looks to the basket between New London’s Koby McBeth (5) and Alex Dentlinger (15) Friday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 68-58.
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West Burlington’s Jonah Marlow (10) shoots around New London’s Jalen Birdsill (20) Friday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 68-58.
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New London’s Issac McSorley (11) shoots around West Burlington’s Dayton Johnson (13) Friday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 68-58.
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New London’s Koby McBeth shoots between West Burlington’s Colton Sherwood (left) and Taylor Martin (right) Friday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 68-58.
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West Burlington’s Landen Greer (55) shoots over New London’s Grant Swanson (12) Friday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 68-58.
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West Burlington’s Colton Sherwood (3) shoots a three against New London Friday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 68-58.
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New London’s Keontae Luckett (23) looks to the basket against West Burlington Friday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 68-58.
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West Burlington’s Dayton Johnson (13) shoots a three against New London Friday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 68-58.

Falcons in the Pink for Cancer Fight

Basketball, Iowa, New London, Sports, West Burlington
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West Burlington Girls’ Basketball team wears pink uniforms in support of their fight against cancer during Friday’s game with New London. The team raised $1,400 with t-shirt sales, silent auction, and paper airplane throws. All proceeds will be donated to local charities in their fight against cancer.
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West Burlington Fans wear pink in support of fundraising efforts in the fight against cancer Friday night in West Burlington.
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West Burlington Fans try to land paper airplanes in a trash can as a fundraiser in the fight against cancer Friday night in West Burlington.

Falcons maul Tigers, 88-27

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West Burlington’s Alexis Davis (left) is fouled going to the basket by New London’s Savannah Sutherland (2) Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 88-27.
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West Burlington’s Illiyah Moore (left) shoots in front of New London’s Layney Loyd (12) Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 88-27.
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West Burlington’s Jerri Price (11) and Kyla Johnston (13) go up to grab a rebound against New London Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 88-27.
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West Burlington’s Savannah Swanson (24) looks to the basket against New London Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 88-27.
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West Burlington’s Jerri Price (11) tries to shoot around New London’s Kristen Rohdy (left) Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 88-27.
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West Burlington’s Annaka Harris (left) drives by New London’s Marah Hartick (5) Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 88-27.
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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (right) shoots around New London’s Hayley Krieger (left) Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 88-27.
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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (10) shoots against New London Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 88-27.
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West Burlington’s Kyla Johnston goes to the basket against New London Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 88-27.
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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (10) collides with New London’s Sydni Coleman (14) Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 88-27.
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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow passes the ball around New London’s Alexa Wenger (left) to her teammate Alexis Davis (14) Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 88-27.
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West Burlington’s Annaka Harris (2) looks to shoot around New London’s Layney Loyd (12) Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 88-27.
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West Burlington Teammates discuss strategy with Head Coach John Vandenberg Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 88-27.
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West Burlington’s Kyla Johnston (13) shoots over New London’s Kara Krieger (23) Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 88-27.
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New London’s Alexa Wenger (24) fights for a rebound against West Burlington Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 88-27.

Falcons Top Tigers, 8-4

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West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Adessa Brandenburg (11) throws to the plate against New London Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated New London, 8-4.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Shortstop Makenna Davis (80) tags New London’s Carson McSorley (5) out as she tries to reach second Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated New London, 8-4.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame First Baseman Olivia Baker (32) makes the out on New London Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated New London, 8-4.
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New London’s Breanna Mettler (11) rounds the bases after hitting a 2-run homer against West Burlington – Notre Dame Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated New London, 8-4.
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New London Leftfielder Carson McSorley (5) catches a WBND fly ball Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated New London, 8-4.
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New London Second Baseman Camryn Blint (3) catches a infield fly Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated New London, 8-4.
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New London Pitcher Chloe Heitmeier throws to plate against WBND Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated New London, 8-4.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Outfielders Morgan Flowers (left), Jashira Baylark (23), and Adriana Moad (7) joke around during a timeout Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated New London, 8-4.
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New London Centerfielder Kara Krieger (15) catches a fly ball Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated New London, 8-4.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Centerfielder Jashira Baylark (23) catches a fly ball Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated New London, 8-4.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame First Baseman Haley Rogers (22) secures the out against New London Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated New London, 8-4.

Obituaries this week

Burlington, Iowa, New London, Obituaries, West Burlington

Shirley Ann Augsburger, 81, Burlington died Thursday, June 1, 2017

Joani Kelso Sturms, 53, Keokuk, formerly Burlington, died Sunday, May 28, 2017

LaVerne Taylor, 61, Burlington, died Wednesday, June 1, 2017

Carl Leland Jackson, 80, West Burlington, died Saturday, May 28, 2017

Ruth Marie DeGrange, 89, Burlington died Sunday, June 4, 2017

Beverly Ann Dickenson, 79, Burlington, died Sunday, June 4, 2017

Daniel “Dan” K. O’Brien, 72, Burlington died Monday, June 5, 2017

Frances Cecelia Smyth, 101, New London, died Monday, June 5, 2017

Linda H. Balbort, 78, Burlington, died Tuesday, June 6, 2017

Sister Delores A. Pint, 84, West Burlington, died Tuesday, June 6, 2017

Falcons Sweep Conference Track Meet (Part-3)

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WBND’s Kassidy Rashid (2) competes in the 800-meter run at the SEISC-South Conference meet at WACO Thursday in Wayland. Rashid won the 800-meter run.
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WBND’s Lexy Davis competes in the 800-meter run at the SEISC-South Conference meet at WACO Thursday in Wayland. Davis placed sixth the 800-meter run.
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WBND’s Micah Gnann (9) competes in the 800-meter run at the SEISC-South Conference meet at WACO Thursday in Wayland.
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WBND’s Isaiah Trousil (center) runs away with the win in the 200-meter dash at the SEISC-South Conference meet at WACO Thursday in Wayland.
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WBND’s Jack Giannettino clears a hurdle in the 400-meter hurdles at the SEISC-South Conference meet at WACO Thursday in Wayland. Giannettino placed fourth in the 400-meter hurdles.
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WBND’s Anna Marino (1) and New London’s Lexi Brown (left) compete in the 1500-meter run at the SEISC-South Conference meet at WACO Thursday in Wayland. Brown finished first and Marino placed second.
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WBND’s Emma Todd (3) runs in the 1500-meter run at the SEISC-South Conference meet at WACO Thursday in Wayland. Todd placed fourth in 1500-meter run.
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WBND’s CJ Dupuis competes in the 1600-meter run at the SEISC-South Conference meet at WACO Thursday in Wayland. Dupuis placed second in the 1600-meter run.

Falcons Sweep Conference Track Meet (Part-4)

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WBND’s Seth Estrada-Miller competes in the 1600-meter run at the SEISC-South Conference meet at WACO Thursday in Wayland.
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WBND’s Jazmine Taylor runs the 4×100-meter relay at the SEISC-South Conference meet at WACO Thursday in Wayland. WBND won the 4×100-meter relay.
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WBND’s Isaiah Trousil (center) runs the anchor leg for the win in the 4×100-meter relay at the SEISC-South Conference meet at WACO Thursday in Wayland.
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WBND’s Johanna Myers (left) takes the baton from Kassidy Rashid in the 4×400-meter relay at the SEISC-South Conference meet at WACO Thursday in Wayland. WBND won the 4×400-meter relay.
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WBND’s Kelyin Chng (left) ) takes the baton from Johanna Myers in the 4×400-meter relay at the SEISC-South Conference meet at WACO Thursday in Wayland. WBND won the 4×400-meter relay.
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WBND’s Tanner Snodgrass (right) hands the baton to Jett Tjaden in the 4×400-meter relay at the SEISC-South Conference meet at WACO Thursday in Wayland. WBND won the 4×400-meter relay.
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WBND’s Jayden Zurita (left) takes the baton from Jett Tjaden in the 4×400-meter relay at the SEISC-South Conference meet at WACO Thursday in Wayland. WBND won the 4×400-meter relay.
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WBND’s Rooks DeRosear (left) takes the baton from Jayden Zurita in the 4×400-meter relay at the SEISC-South Conference meet at WACO Thursday in Wayland. WBND won the 4×400-meter relay.