Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington High School Senior Machaela Diaz (center) signs to play softball with Southeastern Community College. Diaz played on West Burlington / Notre Dame’s 2011 Softball State Runner-Up Team and the 2014 State 8th Place Team. Her father, Mickey Diaz (left) and SCC Softball Coach Melissa Flores looks on.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Riley Hale consoles the Falcon’s only senior, Brandall Diaz, after falling to Spirit Lake, 3-2, in the State Softball Consolation Runner-up game Wednesday. Spirit Lake won by scoring a run after International Tiebreaker Rules were implemented to end the game.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Lady Falcons pose with trophy after their game with Spirit Lake. Front (l-r): Addison Hohenthaner, Richelle Weeks, Sydney Huddleston, Jashira Baylark. Middle (l-r): Shayleigh Abbott, Hailey Blythe, Kiera Brown, Brandall Diaz, Kelci Hill, Courtney Coffin, Riley Hale. Back (l-r): Jayla Kreiss, Kori Mesecher, Reagan Rogerson, Kamaryn Atwater, Machaela Diaz.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame teammates banter with senior Brandall Diaz (center) prior to the start of her last game as a Lady Falcon Wednesday against Spirit Lake in Fort Dodge.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Players and Coaches lineup for the National Anthem before the start of the State Softball Consolation Runner-up game Wednesday in Fort Dodge.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Third Baseman Machaela Diaz (right) congratulates Pitcher Kori Mesecher (left) after striking out a Spirit Lake batter in the State Softball Consolation Runner-up game Wednesday in Fort Dodge.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Catcher Kelci Hill stops the ball past Spirit Lake Batter Bailey Newman , in the State Softball Consolation Runner-up game Wednesday at Fort Dodge.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Left Fielder Richelle Weeks signals one out against Spirit Lake during the State Softball Consolation Runner-up game Wednesday in Fort Dodge.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Reagan Rogerson makes contact in front of Spirit Lake Catcher Whitlee Reitz in the State Softball Consolation Runner-up game Wednesday in Fort Dodge.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Second Baseman Riley Hale catches the ball barehanded in an attempt to put out Spirit Lake’s Caitlyn Roberts at second base in the State Softball Consolation Runner-up game Wednesday in Fort Dodge.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Outfielders Reagan Rogerson (right) and Courtney Coffin (left) bump fists during a timeout on the field during the State Softball Consolation Runner-up game against Spirit Lake Wednesday in Fort Dodge.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Brandall Diaz bunts the ball in front of Spirit Lake Catcher Whitlee Reitz in the State Softball Consolation Runner-up game Wednesday in Fort Dodge.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Kiera Brown tags second base against Spirit Lake during the State Softball Consolation Runner-up game Wednesday in Fort Dodge.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Richelle Weeks makes contact in front of Spirit Lake Catcher Whitlee Reitz in the State Softball Consolation Runner-up game Wednesday in Fort Dodge.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Machaela Diaz swings at a pitch in the State Softball Consolation Runner-up game Wednesday in Fort Dodge.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Kori Mesecher makes contact in front of Spirit Lake Catcher Whitlee Reitz in the State Softball Consolation Runner-up game Wednesday in Fort Dodge.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Courtney Coffin bunts the ball against Spirit Lake in the State Softball Consolation Runner-up game Wednesday in Fort Dodge.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Richelle Weeks catches in the 3rd and 4th innings after starting Catcher Kelci Hill tended to an injury in the dugout at the State Softball Consolation Runner-up game Wednesday in Fort Dodge. Spirit Lake Batter is Bailee Newman.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Sydney Huddleston (31) hits the ball in front of Spirit Lake Catcher Whitlee Reitz in the State Softball Consolation Runner-up game Wednesday in Fort Dodge.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Reagan Rogerson displays her dissatisfaction after suffering the last strike out of this season against Spirit Lake in the State Softball Consolation Runner-up game Wednesday in Fort Dodge.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Kori Mesecher is ready to hand the State Softball 8th Place trophy to senior Brandall Diaz (tearing up) at the conclusion of the State Softball Consolation Runner-up game against Spirit Lake Wednesday in Fort Dodge.
WBND to Face Spirit Lake Wednesday in Consolation Runner-up game
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame teammates find time for a lighter moment after falling to Mid-Prairie, 5-2, in the State Softball Consolation round Tuesday morning at Fort Dodge. Left to right: Kori Mesecher, Kelci Hill, Riley Hale, Kiera Brown, Sydney Huddleston.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Kori Mesecher looks to the plate against Mid-Prairie in the Consolation game Tuesday morning in Fort Dodge. WBND fell to Mid-Prairie, 5-2.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Left-Fielder Shayleigh Abbott throws back to the infield against Mid-Prairie in the Consolation game Tuesday morning in Fort Dodge. WBND fell to Mid-Prairie, 5-2.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Machaela Diaz makes contact in front of Mid-Prairie Catcher Ali Naylor Tuesday morning in Fort Dodge. WBND fell to Mid-Prairie, 5-2.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Catcher Kelci Hill stops the ball sent past Mid-Prairie batter Chelsea Kral by Pitcher Kori Mesecher Tuesday morning in Fort Dodge. WBND fell to Mid-Prairie, 5-2.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame leadoff hitter Riley Hale makes contact in front of Mid-Prairie Catcher Ali Naylor Tuesday morning in Fort Dodge. WBND fell to Mid-Prairie, 5-2.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Relief Pitcher Reagan Rogerson fires one to the plate against Mid-Prairie Tuesday morning in Fort Dodge. WBND fell to Mid-Prairie, 5-2.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Lady Falcons show their disappointment after losing to Bondurant – Farrar, 9-4, in the Class 3A State Quarterfinal Monday at Fort Dodge. Left to right: Kori Mesecher, Kelci Hill, Brandall Diaz, Reagan Rogerson, Kiera Brown.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Jayla Kreiss (24) slides safe at home after Bondurant – Farrar Catcher Annika Ekstam lost the ball in the sixth inning of the Class 3A State Quarterfinal Monday at Fort Dodge. Bondurant – Farrar defeated West Burlington – Notre Dame, 9-4.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame base runner Jashira Baylark and Bondurant – Farrar Third Baseman Kenzie Adkins look for the call in the sixth inning of the Class 3A State Quarterfinal Monday at Fort Dodge. Baylark was called out. Bondurant – Farrar defeated West Burlington – Notre Dame, 9-4.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame First Baseman Brandall Diaz makes the tag from a throw by Pitcher Kori Mesecher against Bondurant – Farrar in the Class 3A State Quarterfinal Monday at Fort Dodge. Bondurant – Farrar defeated West Burlington – Notre Dame, 9-4.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Center Fielder Courtney Coffin catches a fly-ball against Bondurant – Farrar in the Class 3A State Quarterfinal Monday at Fort Dodge. Bondurant – Farrar defeated West Burlington – Notre Dame, 9-4.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Reagan Rogerson fires one over the plate against Bondurant – Farrar in the Class 3A State Quarterfinal Monday at Fort Dodge. Bondurant – Farrar defeated West Burlington – Notre Dame, 9-4.
Photo by Dan Hockett Last minute packing, hugs, and photos as the West Burlington – Notre Dame Softball Team heads to the State Tournament in Fort Dodge Sunday afternoon. The Lady Falcons will face Bondurant – Farrar Monday at 1p.m. in Class 3A State Quarterfinal.Photo by Dan Hockett Parents and fans take last minute photos before the van doors close as the West Burlington – Notre Dame Lady Falcons journey to the State Softball Tournament in Fort Dodge Sunday afternoon.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame First Baseman Brandall Diaz (3) celebrates with Second Baseman Riley Hale (hugger) and Pitcher Kori Mesecher (10) after Diaz made the tag at first base on PCM’s Makenna Van Veen (24) to win the Region-7 Final in Ottumwa. WBND Head Coach David Oleson raises his hands in celebration (back right). West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated PCM, 6-4. WBND (23-12) will face Bondurant-Farrar (20-13) Monday at 1pm in Fort Dodge.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Courtney Coffin is tagged out at home by PCM Catcher Abigail Gilson during the Region-7 Final in Ottumwa Monday night. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated PCM, 6-4.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Richelle Weeks takes a practice swing before stepping back in box during the Region-7 Final in Ottumwa Monday night. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated PCM, 6-4.Photo by Dan Hockett It’s a swing and a miss by PCM’s Kayla Jennings as West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Kori Mesecher throws another strike to Catcher Kelci Hill during the Region-7 Final in Ottumwa Monday night. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated PCM, 6-4.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Assistant Coach Miranda Kramer (front) watches the action on field with Sydney Huddleston (back left) and Brandall Diaz (back right) from the dugout during the Region-7 Final in Ottumwa Monday night. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated PCM, 6-4.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Second Baseman Riley Hale makes the play at first against PCM’s Krystal Pendroy during the Region-7 Final in Ottumwa Monday night. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated PCM, 6-4.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Batter Machaela Diaz looks over a pitch from PCM’s Racheal Freland to Catcher Abigail Gilson during the Region-7 Final in Ottumwa Monday night. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated PCM, 6-4.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Kori Mesecher sends one to the plate against PCM during the Region-7 Final in Ottumwa Monday night. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated PCM, 6-4.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Riley Hale studies the pitches while on-deck waiting her turn at bat against PCM during the Region-7 Final in Ottumwa Monday night. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated PCM, 6-4.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Kori Mesecher (left) is congratulated after a strikeout by Second Baseman Riley Hale (center) and First Baseman Brandall Diaz (right) during the Region-7 Final in Ottumwa Monday night. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated PCM, 6-4.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Reagan Rogerson is ready to run to third in the seventh-inning in what will be the deciding run against PCM during the Region-7 Final in Ottumwa Monday night. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated PCM, 6-4.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Head Coach David Oleson congratulates the team after their win over PCM in the Region-7 Final at Ottumwa Monday night. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated PCM, 6-4.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Lady Falcons pose with their “2014 Softball State Qualifier” banner Monday night in Ottumwa.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame First Baseman Brandall Diaz celebrates the win over Albia after catching a popup for the final out of the Regional Semifinal Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Albia, 6-4. WBND will play PCM Monroe in the Regional Final Monday night at Ottumwa.Photo by Dan Hockett An Albia homerun is instantly converted to an out as West Burlington – Notre Dame Centerfielder Courtney Coffin reaches over the fence to catch a ball hit deep by Albia’s Taegen Bossard in the fourth inning. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Albia, 6-4. WBND will play PCM Monroe in the Regional Final Monday night at Ottumwa.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Kori Mesecher (10) beats the throw to Albia First Baseman Hannah Isley in the Regional Semifinal Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Albia, 6-4. WBND will play PCM Monroe in the Regional Final Monday night at Ottumwa.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Sydney Huddleston (31) celebrates her homerun with her teammates at home plate during the Regional Semifinal Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Albia, 6-4. WBND will play PCM Monroe in the Regional Final Monday night at Ottumwa.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Riley Hale (right) shares a smile at first base with Assistant Coach Shannon Dameron after she was hit by an Albia pitch in the Regional Semifinal Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Albia, 6-4. WBND will play PCM Monroe in the Regional Final Monday night at Ottumwa.
Tigers defeat Harmony, 10-0, in Region-4 Quarterfinal
Photo by Dan Hockett New London Pitcher Morgan Christner winds up before sending one over the plate during Wednesday night’s Region-4 Semifinal at West Burlington. New London defeated Harmony, 10-0 in 5-innings.Photo by Dan Hockett New London’s Sami Koontz bunts in front of Harmony Catcher Taylor Diephus during Wednesday night’s Region-4 Semifinal at West Burlington. New London defeated Harmony, 10-0 in 5-innings.Photo by Dan Hockett New London Catcher Emily Parks looks to the dugout for a signal against Harmony during Wednesday night’s Region-4 Semifinal at West Burlington. New London defeated Harmony, 10-0 in 5-innings.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Lady Falcons are all smiles after defeating Mediapolis, 7-0, in the Region-7 quarterfinal Tuesday night in West Burlington. WBND will meet Albia in the semifinal Friday night in West Burlington. Left to right: Machaela Diaz, Kelci Hill, Brandall Diaz, Kori Mesecher, Reagan Rogerson, Sydney Huddleston, Jashira Baylark.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Kori Mesecher smacks a 3-run homer in the first inning of the Region-7 Quarterfinal against Mediapolis Tuesday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Mediapolis, 7-0.Photo by Dan Hockett Mediapolis’ Ally Vantiger slides safe to third base as the ball goes by West Burlington – Notre Dame Third Baseman Machaela Diaz Tuesday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Mediapolis, 7-0.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame First Baseman Brandall Diaz makes the play against Mediapolis Tuesday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Mediapolis, 7-0.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Shortstop Jashira Baylark fields an infield fly against Mediapolis Tuesday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Mediapolis, 7-0.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Right-fielder Reagan Rogerson catches a fly ball hit deep to right field by Mediapolis Tuesday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Mediapolis, 7-0.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Kori Mesecher (left) and Catcher Kelci Hill (right) reassure each other during a timeout in their game against Mount Pleasant Wednesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Mount Pleasant, 5-4 in first game of a doubleheader.
