Category Archives: Baseball

Falcons top Lions, 11-1

June 19, 2018Baseball, Iowa, Sports, West BurlingtonFalcon

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West Burlington Brice Mennen (27) is all smiles rounding the bases after hitting his second two-run homer of the game against Lone Tree Monday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Lone Tree, 11-1.

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West Burlington’s Masin Shullaw (23) beats the throw to Lone Tree First Baseman Payton Lorack Monday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Lone Tree, 11-1.

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West Burlington’s Austin Mixer (52) slides safe in to second after an errant throw to Lone Tree Second Baseman Wesley Hotz (9) Monday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Lone Tree, 11-1.

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Lone Tree’s Brady Dauber (21) makes it safe to second beating the throw to West Burlington Second Baseman Masin Shullaw (23) Monday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Lone Tree, 11-1.

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West Burlington Leftfielder Taylor Martin (9) catches a Lone Tree long fly ball for the out Monday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Lone Tree, 11-1.

Falcons pop Nikes, 8-2

June 12, 2018Baseball, Burlington, Iowa, Notre Dame, Sports, West BurlingtonFalcon

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West Burlington Pitcher Daniel Crooks sends it to the plate against Notre Dame Monday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 8-2.

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Notre Dame Pitcher Brady Oleson aims for the plate against West Burlington Monday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 8-2.

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West Burlington’s Tyler Dameron secures the out against Notre Dame Monday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 8-2.

WB Varsity Baseball 2018

June 10, 2018Baseball, Iowa, Sports, West BurlingtonFalcon

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Front (l-r): Tate Nelson, Bret Masters, Riley Ruther, Kody Payne.
Middle: Ty Hill, Bryer Atwater, Austin Mixer, Cordell Scarborough, Dreyton LaVeine, Tyler Dameron.
Back: Head Coach Pat McKasson, Taylor Martin, Jacob Fritz, Brice Mennen, Colten Hohenthaner, Daniel Crooks, Masin Shullaw, Asst. Coach Ethan Siebers.
Not pictured: Gabe Zurita.

WB JV Baseball 2018

June 10, 2018Baseball, Iowa, Sports, West BurlingtonFalcon

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Front (l-r): Austin Mixer, Zack Krantz, Bret Masters, Kendell Baker.
Middle: Cordell Scarborough, Bryer Atwater, Dylan McElderry, Hunter Reich, Jonah Fritz, Ty Hill.
Back: Kody Payne, Tate Nelson, Riley Ruther, Erick Daly, Elijah Vance, Head Coach Ethan Siebers.

WB 8th Grade Baseball 2018

June 10, 2018Baseball, Iowa, Sports, West BurlingtonFalcon

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Front (l-r): Dalton Hammond, Kaysean Rice, Damion Snyder, Kenyon Baker, Jay Felix.
Back: Asst. Coach John Vandenberg, Joey Brown, Andrew Krantz, Kaleb Allen, Asst. Coach Matt Rascon, Head Coach Shawn Allen.

WB 7th Grade Baseball 2018

June 10, 2018Baseball, Iowa, Sports, West BurlingtonFalcon

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Front (l-r): Austin Gerdner, Lyblie Christofferson, Brian Newberry.
Middle: Hayden Vanderberg, Trevor Howell, Zachary Webb, Collin Greco, Charles Mutchler, Brady Diewold.
Back: Asst. Coach John Vandenberg, Cenio Felix, Micah Mixer, Ryne Rogers, Jayden Kirby, Kody Allen, Head Coach Shawn Allen

Falcons top Crusaders, 16-8

June 7, 2018Baseball, Fort Madison, Iowa, Sports, West BurlingtonFalcon

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West Burlington’s Colton Hohenthaner (21) celebrates with teammates at the plate after hitting a homerun against Holy Trinity Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Holy Trinity, 16-8.

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West Burlington’s Masin Shullaw (23) slides safe at second beating the tag by Holy Trinity Shortstop Jason Thurman Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Holy Trinity, 16-8.

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West Burlington Second Baseman Tyler Dameron (20) catches an infield fly against Holy Trinity Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Holy Trinity, 16-8.

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West Burlington First Baseman Brice Mennen (27) makes the play against Holy Trinity Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Holy Trinity, 16-8.

Hawks down Falcons, 11-2

June 3, 2018Baseball, Fort Madison, Iowa, Sports, West BurlingtonFalcon

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West Burlington Shortstop Masin Shullaw (23) tags Central Lee’s Jake Fraise (13) out at second Friday night in West Burlington. Central Lee defeated West Burlington, 11-2.

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Central Lee’s Tyler Hopp (20) scores at home by beating the throw to West Burlington Catcher Dreyton LaVeine Friday night in West Burlington. Central Lee defeated West Burlington, 11-2.

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West Burlington Pitcher Jacob Fritz (22) throws against Central Lee Friday night in West Burlington. Central Lee defeated West Burlington, 11-2.

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West Burlington Shortstop Colton Hohenthaner catches a Central Lee popup Friday night in West Burlington. Central Lee defeated West Burlington, 11-2.

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West Burlington’s Brice Mennen rounds the bases after hitting a solo homerun against Central Lee Friday night in West Burlington. Central Lee defeated West Burlington, 11-2.

VIDEO: Trophies are for Winning

January 3, 2018Baseball, Basketball, Burlington, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Health, Iowa, Local, News, Soccer, Softball, Sports, Swimming, Tennis, Track, Volleyball, West Burlington, WrestlingFalcon

Should kids be given trophies for playing sports, even when they don’t win? Are participation trophies a good or bad thing for young athletes? Former Olympian and LA Galaxy soccer star Cobi Jones shares his thoughts.

Falcons fall to Mid-Prairie in District Semi, 6-2 (Part-1)

July 14, 2017Baseball, Iowa, Sports, West BurlingtonFalcon

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West Burlington Teammates are disappointed after losing to Mid-Prairie in District-10 Semifinal Wednesday night in Iowa City. Mid-Prairie defeated West Burlington, 6-2.

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West Burlington Pitcher Jayden Zurita looks to plate in the District-10 Semifinal against Mid-Prairie Tuesday night in Iowa City. The rain delayed game was completed Wednesday. Mid-Prairie defeated West Burlington, 6-2.

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West Burlington’s Daniel Crooks makes contact with the ball in the District-10 Semifinal against Mid-Prairie Tuesday night in Iowa City. The rain delayed game was completed Wednesday. Mid-Prairie defeated West Burlington, 6-2.

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West Burlington First Baseman Brice Mennen secures the out in the District-10 Semifinal against Mid-Prairie Tuesday night in Iowa City. The rain delayed game was completed Wednesday. Mid-Prairie defeated West Burlington, 6-2.

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West Burlington’s Daniel Crooks celebrates after hitting a 2-run homer in fourth inning to momentarily tie it up with Mid-Prairie in the District-10 Semifinal Wednesday night in Iowa City. Mid-Prairie defeated West Burlington, 6-2.

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West Burlington Head Coach Pat McKasson (00) congratulates Daniel Crooks for hitting a 2-run homer in fourth inning to momentarily tie it up with Mid-Prairie in the District-10 Semifinal Wednesday night in Iowa City. Mid-Prairie defeated West Burlington, 6-2.

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West Burlington’s Dalton Machholz (13) dives safely back to first as Mid-Prairie Pitcher Ashton Bush throws the put-back to First Baseman Jared Miller (17) in the District-10 Semifinal Wednesday night in Iowa City. Mid-Prairie defeated West Burlington, 6-2.