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Basketball Iowa Sports West Burlington

2021 WB Falcon State Tournament Team (21-2)

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Post date March 8, 2021

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Front (l-r): Lizzi Grobstitch (21), Annaka Harris (2), Sydney Marlow (10), Natalie Vandenberg (4), Leah Collier (12). Back: Asst. Coach Brendon Freeman, Stacey Dzawo (11), Isabelle Ritter (22), Riley Richards (13), McKenna Marlow (1), Logan Kelley (15), Kylee Logan (5), Abbey Bence (20), Head Coach John Vandenberg.

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West Burlington’s Natalie Vandenberg (4) looks to pass during the Iowa Class 3A quarterfinal against West Lyon at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Monday March 1, 2021. Vandenberg scored team high 10-points for the Falcons. West Burlington fell to West Lyon, 52-30.

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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (10) finds the lane filled with West Lyon defenders during the Iowa Class 3A quarterfinal against West Lyon at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Monday March 1, 2021. Marlow contributed 7-points for the Falcons. West Burlington fell to West Lyon, 52-30.

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West Burlington’s Annaka Harris (2) shoots over West Lyon’s Brooklyn Meyer (30) during the Iowa Class 3A quarterfinal against West Lyon at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Monday March 1, 2021. West Burlington fell to West Lyon, 52-30.

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West Burlington’s Logan Kelley (15) looks to the basket during the Iowa Class 3A quarterfinal against West Lyon at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Monday March 1, 2021. West Burlington fell to West Lyon, 52-30.

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West Burlington’s McKenna Marlow (1) looks to the basket during the Iowa Class 3A quarterfinal against West Lyon at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Monday March 1, 2021. West Burlington fell to West Lyon, 52-30.

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West Burlington’s Kendell Baker wins the BBQ wing eating contest during halftime of the West Burlington and West Lyon Class 3A State Tournament quarterfinal game in Des Moines, Monday, March 1, 2021.

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West Burlington’s Abbey Bence (20) goes to the basket over West Lyon’s Brooklyn Meyer (30) during the Iowa Class 3A quarterfinal against West Lyon at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Monday March 1, 2021. West Burlington fell to West Lyon, 52-30.

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West Burlington’s Leah Collier (12) sets up the play during the Iowa Class 3A quarterfinal against West Lyon at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Monday March 1, 2021. West Burlington fell to West Lyon, 52-30.

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West Burlington’s Kylee Logan (5) looks to pass during the Iowa Class 3A quarterfinal against West Lyon at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Monday March 1, 2021. West Burlington fell to West Lyon, 52-30.

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West Burlington’s Riley Richards (13) takes a look from three point range during the Iowa Class 3A quarterfinal against West Lyon at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Monday March 1, 2021. West Burlington fell to West Lyon, 52-30.

Basketball Iowa Sports West Burlington

WB Falcons heading to State Tournament

Post author By Falcon
Post date March 1, 2021

West Burlington will meet West Lyon in the Class 3A quarterfinal scheduled to start at 7:00pm Monday, March 1st, 2021 at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.

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West Burlington Falcon Class 3A State Tournament Team of 2021 receives keepsake basketballs from Farm Bureau Representative Laverne Neal Sunday afternoon, February 28th, before leaving for Des Moines.

Front (l-r): Lizzi Grobstitch, McKenna Marlow, Logan Kelley, Leah Collier, Stacey Dzawo, Isabelle Ritter Back: Farm Bureau Rep. Laverne Neal, Riley Richards, Annaka Harris, Natalie Vandenberg, Kylee Logan, Sydney Marlow, Abbey Bence.

Basketball Iowa Pekin Sports West Burlington

Falcons top Pekin in District Final, 74-59

Post author By Falcon
Post date February 24, 2021

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West Burlington’s Colton Sherwood (1) hits a three over Pekin’s Brady Millikin (11) during Tuesday night’s District final in Ottumwa. West Burlington defeated Pekin, 74-59. Falcons will meet Camanche in substate game Saturday at Muscatine. Winner of Saturday’s game will go to State Tournament in Des Moines.

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West Burlington’s Darian Johnson (24) takes it to the basket past Pekin’s Luke Long (23) during Tuesday night’s District final in Ottumwa. West Burlington defeated Pekin, 74-59. Falcons will meet Camanche in substate game Saturday at Muscatine. Winner of Saturday’s game will go to State Tournament in Des Moines.

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West Burlington’s Marvion Jackson (35) shoots over Pekin’s Luke Long (23) during Tuesday night’s District final in Ottumwa. West Burlington defeated Pekin, 74-59. Falcons will meet Camanche in substate game Saturday at Muscatine. Winner of Saturday’s game will go to State Tournament in Des Moines.

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West Burlington’s Kaysean Rice (23) grabs a rebound over Pekin’s Brady Millikin (11) during Tuesday night’s District final in Ottumwa. West Burlington defeated Pekin, 74-59. Falcons will meet Camanche in substate game Saturday at Muscatine. Winner of Saturday’s game will go to State Tournament in Des Moines.

Basketball Iowa Sports West Burlington

FALCONS GOING TO STATE! West Burlington edges West Liberty, 47-45

Post author By Falcon
Post date February 21, 2021

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West Burlington teammates celebrate a 47-45 win over West Liberty in the Class 3A Region-8 Championship Saturday night in Wapello.

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West Burlington teammates celebrate a 47-45 win over West Liberty in the Class 3A Region-8 Championship Saturday night in Wapello.

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West Burlington teammates celebrate with fans their 47-45 win over West Liberty in the Class 3A Region-8 Championship Saturday night in Wapello.

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Front (l-r): McKenna Marlow, Kylee Logan, Riley Richards, Elizabeth Grobstich. Back: Head Coach John Vandenberg, Stacey Dzawo, Annaka Harris, Sydney Marlow, Leah Collier, Natalie Vandenberg, Abigail Bence, Isabelle Ritter, Logan Kelley, Asst. Coach Brendon Freeman.

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Basketball Central Lee Iowa Sports West Burlington

Falcons down Hawks in District Semifinal, 78-61

Post author By Falcon
Post date February 18, 2021

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West Burlington’s Marvion Jackson (35) dunks the ball against Central Lee in the District-10 semifinal game Thursday night in West Burlington. Jackson scored 30-points for the night. West Burlington defeated Central Lee, 78-61.

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West Burlington’s Colton Sherwood (1) drives past Central Lee’s Kade Myhre in the District-10 semifinal game Thursday night in West Burlington. Sherwood scored 13-points for the night. West Burlington defeated Central Lee, 78-61.

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West Burlington’s Darian Johnson (24) goes to the basket over Central Lee’s Kade Myhre (1) & Bronson Sargent (11) in District-10 semifinal game Thursday night in West Burlington. Johnson scored 10-points for the Falcons. West Burlington defeated Central Lee, 78-61.

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West Burlington fans cheer their Falcons during Thursday night’s District semifinal game in West Burlington. Falcons won over Central Lee, 78-61.

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Basketball Central Lee Iowa Sports West Burlington

WB Advances, downs Central Lee, 49-38

Post author By Falcon
Post date February 17, 2021

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West Burlington teammates celebrate their Region-8 Semifinal win over Central Lee Wednesday night in West Burlington. #5 West Burlington defeated Central Lee, 49-38.

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West Burlington’s Logan Kelley (15) shoots over Central Lee Alivia Myhre (4) during the Region-8 Semifinal Wednesday night in West Burlington. #5 West Burlington defeated Central Lee, 49-38.

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West Burlington’s Abigail Bence (20) battles with Central Lee defenders for ball control during the Region-8 Semifinal Wednesday night in West Burlington. #5 West Burlington defeated Central Lee, 49-38

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West Burlington fans cheer when officials call a foul on Central Lee during the Region-8 Semifinal Wednesday night in West Burlington. #5 West Burlington defeated Central Lee, 49-38.

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Basketball Iowa Sports West Burlington

No. 5 Falcons advance to Regional Semifinal

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Post date February 15, 2021

WB downs Albia in quarterfinal, 62-27

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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (10) wins the opening jump ball over Albia’s Allison Major (33) during the Class 3A – Region 8 quarterfinal Saturday afternoon in West Burlington. Fifth-ranked West Burlington downed Albia, 62-27.

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West Burlington’s Annaka Harris (2) drives past Albia’s Danica Workman during the Class 3A – Region 8 quarterfinal Saturday afternoon in West Burlington. Fifth-ranked West Burlington downed Albia, 62-27.

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Photo by Dan Hockett

Basketball Iowa Sports West Burlington

WB’s Leah Collier signs with Evangel University

Post author By Falcon
Post date February 14, 2021

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West Burlington High School Senior Leah Collier (center) signs letter of intent to play basketball with Evangel University in Springfield, Missouri Wednesday afternoon in West Burlington. Joining Leah are parents Char Collier (left) and Scott Collier (right).

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Basketball Iowa Sports West Burlington

WB Crowns Homecoming King & Queen for 2021

Post author By Falcon
Post date February 10, 2021

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Sydney Marlow and Kendell Baker are crowned West Burlington Homecoming Queen and King for 2021 during halftime of Tuesday night’s basketball game between Keokuk and West Burlington.

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Basketball Burlington Iowa New London Notre Dame Sports

Tigers top Nikes, 72-63

Post author By Falcon
Post date February 8, 2021

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New London’s Blaise Porter (21) takes it to the hoop against Notre Dame Friday night in Burlington. New London defeated Notre Dame, 72-63.

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Notre Dame’s Sam Brueck (4) shoots over New London’s Blaise Porter (21) and Kade Benjamin (35) Friday night in Burlington. New London defeated Notre Dame, 72-63.

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New London’s Kade Benjamin (35) delivers the ball to the basket against Notre Dame Friday night in Burlington. New London defeated Notre Dame, 72-63.

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New London’s Caydin Wahls (11) looks to pass around Notre Dame’s Mathew Johnson (3) Friday night in Burlington. New London defeated Notre Dame, 72-63.

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Photo by Dan Hockett