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Falcons win opener; drop second with Nikes, 8-1, 11-1

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West Burlington’s Gabe Zurita (24) looks over a throw by Notre Dame Pitcher Josh Smith (22) in the first game of a doubleheader Monday in West Burlington. West Burlington won the first game 8-1; Notre Dame won the second 11-1.
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West Burlington’s Brady Diewold (20) steals second beating the throw to Notre Dame Shortstop Caden Schwenker (1) in the first game of a doubleheader Monday in West Burlington. West Burlington won the first game 8-1; Notre Dame won the second 11-1.
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Notre Dame’s Carson Chiprez (2) steals third against West Burlington in the first game of a doubleheader Monday in West Burlington. West Burlington won the first game 8-1; Notre Dame won the second 11-1.
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Notre Dame’s Josh Smith (22) slides safe at second before the tag by West Burlington Second Baseman Jace Firuereo (99) Burlington in the first game of a doubleheader Monday in West Burlington. West Burlington won the first game 8-1; Notre Dame won the second 11-1.
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West Burlington’s Kendell Baker (11) steals second against Notre Dame in the first game of a doubleheader Monday in West Burlington. West Burlington won the first game 8-1; Notre Dame won the second 11-1.
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West Burlington Shortstop Jace Figuereo (99) makes the tag on Notre Dame’s Brady Oleson (13) in the second game of a doubleheader Monday night in West Burlington. West Burlington won the first game 8-1; Notre Dame won the second 11-1.
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West Burlington’s Mason Watkins (13) swings at pitch in the second game of a doubleheader Monday night in West Burlington. West Burlington won the first game 8-1; Notre Dame won the second 11-1.
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WB Falcon Varsity Baseball 2021

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Front (l-r): Kody Allen, Andrew Krantz, Brock Thuleen, Ryne Rogers, Mason Watkins. Middle: Hayden Vandenberg, Jace Figuereo, Brady Diewold, Gabe Zurita, Jack Spencer, Kaleb Allen. Back: Asst. Coach Tim Gall, Kendell Baker, Ty Hill, Austin Cox, Jaevian Crow, Head Coach Pat McKasson.
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WB Falcon JV Baseball 2021

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Front (l-r): Brian Newberry, Connor Etchison, Reagen Van Niewaal, Anthony Moad. Middle: Zachary Hite, Dalton Hammon, Zach Webb, Jayden Kirby, Lybile Christofferson. Back: Coach Tim Gall, Conner Bush, Preyton Doty, Kynnick Christofferson, Logan Benischek, Coach Pat McKasson.
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Falcons clip Bears, 9-8

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West Burlington’s Jace Figuereo (99) steals second beating the tag by Danville second baseman Jaden Bauer (12) Monday night at West Burlington. West Burlington topped Danville, 9-8.
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West Burlington’s Kody Allen (14) slides safe at third against Danville Monday night at West Burlington. West Burlington topped Danville, 9-8.
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West Burlington First Baseman Brock Thuleen (27) looks for the call after making the tag before Danville’s Drake Johnson (42) Monday night at West Burlington. West Burlington topped Danville, 9-8.
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WB’s Ty Hill Signs with Iowa Wesleyan

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West Burlington High School’s Ty Hill signs to play baseball with Iowa Wesleyan University, Monday afternoon in West Burlington. Joining Ty at signing are mother DeEtta Kniffen-Ross and father Tim Hill.
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West Burlington Varsity Baseball Coach Pat McKasson & Ty Hill
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Van Buren Tops WB, 5-2, in District Quarterfinal

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West Burlington sixth-grader Ruby Orr signs the National Anthem before the start of the West Burlington – Van Buren District-10 playoff game at Community Field in Burlington Saturday.
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West Burlington’s Dreyton LaVeine (11) hits the ball against Van Buren Saturday afternoon at Community Field in Burlington. Van Buren topped West Burlington, 5-2, in District-10 quarterfinal.
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Van Buren Right Fielder Wyatt Mertens (1) catches a West Burlington fly ball while Centerfielder Tony Davison (25) provides backup Saturday afternoon at Community Field in Burlington. Van Buren topped West Burlington, 5-2, in District-10 quarterfinal.
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New London edges WB, 1-0

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New London Pitcher Joshua Catala (3) held West Burlington scoreless Thursday in West Burlington. New London downed West Burlington, 1-0.
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New London First Baseman Carter Allen (18) secures an out against West Burlington Thursday in West Burlington. New London downed West Burlington, 1-0.
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West Burlington First Baseman Ty Hill (2) secures an out against New London Thursday in West Burlington. New London downed West Burlington, 1-0.
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New London Centerfielder Shae Summerfield (17) catches a fly ball against West Burlington Thursday in West Burlington. New London downed West Burlington, 1-0.
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New London’s Holvin Catala (6) rounds the bases after hitting a solo homerun in the sixth inning Thursday in West Burlington. New London downed West Burlington, 1-0.
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West Burlington Third Baseman Hayden Vandenberg (16) fields a ground ball against New London Thursday in West Burlington. New London downed West Burlington, 1-0.
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West Burlington Relief Pitcher Gabe Zurita (24) throws against New London Thursday in West Burlington. New London downed West Burlington, 1-0.
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Falcons top Bears at Community Field, 8-3

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West Burlington’s Dreyton LaVeine (11) pitches against Danville Monday night at Community Field in Burlington. West Burlington topped Danville, 8-3.
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West Burlington Centerfielder Tate Nelson (22) catches a Danville fly ball Monday night at Community Field in Burlington. West Burlington topped Danville, 8-3.
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West Burlington’s Ryne Rogers (37) slides safe at second in front of Danville Shortstop Tyler Hartman (17) and Second Baseman Ethan Unzicker (10) Monday night at Community Field in Burlington. West Burlington topped Danville, 8-3.
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Danville Centerfielder Cam Edle (13) catches a West Burlington fly ball Monday night at Community Field in Burlington. West Burlington topped Danville, 8-3.
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West Burlington’s Hayden Vandenberg (16) slides safe on put-back past Danville Second Baseman Ethan Unzicker (10) Monday night at Community Field in Burlington. West Burlington topped Danville, 8-3.
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Danville Pitcher Kolby May (23) throws against West Burlington Monday night at Community Field in Burlington. West Burlington topped Danville, 8-3.
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Lone Tree tops WB in lightning shorten game, 6-0

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West Burlington Leftfielder Riley Ruther (28) catches a Lone Tree fly ball Friday in West Burlington. Lone Tree topped West Burlington, 6-0; in lightning shorten 5-inning game.
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Lone Tree’s Keegan Edwards (5) beats the throw to West Burlington First Baseman Ty Hill (2) Friday in West Burlington. Lone Tree topped West Burlington, 6-0; in lightning shorten 5-inning game.
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West Burlington Right Fielder Tate Nelson (22) catches a Lone Tree fly ball Friday in West Burlington. Lone Tree topped West Burlington, 6-0; in lightning shorten 5-inning game.
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West Burlington Third Baseman Ty Hill (2) tags Lone Tree’s Adam Knock (2) out at third Friday in West Burlington. Lone Tree topped West Burlington, 6-0; in lightning shorten 5-inning game.
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West Burlington Shortstop Jace Figuereo (13) catches an infield fly against Lone Tree Friday in West Burlington. Lone Tree topped West Burlington, 6-0; in lightning shorten 5-inning game.
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West Burlington Leftfielder Riley Ruther (28) catches a Lone Tree fly ball Friday in West Burlington. Lone Tree topped West Burlington, 6-0; in lightning shorten 5-inning game.
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West Burlington Second Baseman Gabe Zurita (24) throws to third to run down Lone Tree’s Xavier Hayes (16) Friday in West Burlington. Lone Tree topped West Burlington, 6-0; in lightning shorten 5-inning game.
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Lone Tree’s Adam Knock (2) slides safe at second beating the throw to West Burlington Second Baseman Gabe Zurita (24) Friday in West Burlington. Lone Tree topped West Burlington, 6-0; in lightning shorten 5-inning game.
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West Burlington Pitcher Ty Hill (2) throws against Lone Tree Friday in West Burlington. Lone Tree topped West Burlington, 6-0; in lightning shorten 5-inning game.
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Falcons top Comets, 4-1

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Bob Christy grooms the infield before the Cardinal – West Burlington baseball game Tuesday in West Burlington.
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West Burlington Pitcher Dreyton LaVeine (11) throws against Cardinal Tuesday in West Burlington. West Burlington downed Cardinal, 4-1.
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Cardinal Shortstop Blaine Bryant (22) shows the ball after tagging West Burlington’s Riley Ruther (28) out at second Tuesday in West Burlington. West Burlington downed Cardinal, 4-1.
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West Burlington Shortstop Gabe Zurita (24) fields a Cardinal ground ball Tuesday in West Burlington. West Burlington downed Cardinal, 4-1.
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West Burlington Centerfielder Kaleb Allen (3) catches a Cardinal fly ball Tuesday in West Burlington. West Burlington downed Cardinal, 4-1.
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West Burlington Shortstop Gabe Zurita (24) catches an infield fly against Cardinal Tuesday in West Burlington. West Burlington downed Cardinal, 4-1.
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West Burlington’s Zach Krantz (5) meets with Coach McKasson during a timeout Tuesday in West Burlington. West Burlington downed Cardinal, 4-1.
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West Burlington Left-fielder Zach Krantz (5) catches a deep fly ball against Cardinal Tuesday in West Burlington. West Burlington downed Cardinal, 4-1.
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West Burlington Teammates tip their hats to Cardinal after the game Tuesday in West Burlington. Hat tip replaces an after game handshake during the pandemic. West Burlington downed Cardinal, 4-1