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No. 13 Falcons blank Holy Trinity, 11-0

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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Madelyn Stutsman (19) connects for a single against Holy Trinity Tuesday in West Burlington. 13th ranked 3A Falcons downed Holy Trinity, 11-0.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Lauren Summers (6) catches an infield fly against Holy Trinity Tuesday in West Burlington. 13th ranked 3A Falcons downed Holy Trinity, 11-0.
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Holy Trinity Second Baseman Laura Mehmert (12) catches an infield fly against West Burlington Tuesday in West Burlington. 13th ranked 3A Falcons downed Holy Trinity, 11-0.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Lauren Summers (6) throws against Holy Trinity Tuesday in West Burlington. 13th ranked 3A Falcons downed Holy Trinity, 11-0.
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Holy Trinity Shortstop Anna Sobczak (6) catches a fly ball against West Burlington – Notre Dame Tuesday in West Burlington. 13th ranked 3A Falcons downed Holy Trinity, 11-0.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Logan Kelley (55) rounds the bases after hitting a solo homerun against Holy Trinity Tuesday in West Burlington. 13th ranked 3A Falcons downed Holy Trinity, 11-0.
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Holy Trinity Leftfielder Raquel Schneider (2) catches a fly ball deep in to left field against West Burlington – Notre Dame Tuesday in West Burlington. 13th ranked 3A Falcons downed Holy Trinity, 11-0.
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Lady Falcons’ Fantastic Season Ends at Regional Semifinal

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West Burlington’s Leah Collier (12) drives to the basket between Central Lee’s Kaylynn Summers (4) and Ella Sanders (44) in the Class 3A Region-7 semifinal Wednesday night in West Burlington. Central Lee won 42-36. West Burlington ended the season with a record of 18-wins and only 5-losses.
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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (10) shoots over Central Lee’s Kaylynn Summers (4) in the Class 3A Region-7 semifinal Wednesday night in West Burlington. Central Lee won 42-36. West Burlington ended the season with a record of 18-wins and only 5-losses.
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West Burlington’s Annaka Harris (2) and Natalie Vandenberg (4) block Central Lee’s Makayla Morrison (2) before crossing mid-court in the Class 3A Region-7 semifinal Wednesday night in West Burlington. Central Lee won 42-36. West Burlington ended the season with a record of 18-wins and only 5-losses.
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West Burlington’s Natalie Vandenberg (4) shoots over Central Lee’s Makayla Morrison (2) in the Class 3A Region-7 semifinal Wednesday night in West Burlington. Central Lee won 42-36. West Burlington ended the season with a record of 18-wins and only 5-losses.
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West Burlington Head Coach John Vandenberg talks strategy with the team during a timeout in the Class 3A Region-7 semifinal Wednesday night in West Burlington. Central Lee won 42-36. West Burlington ended the season with a record of 18-wins and only 5-losses.
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Notre Dame tops Holy Trinity, 62-49

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Notre Dame’s Mitchell Brent (2) delivers the ball to the basket against Holy Trinity Friday in Burlington. Notre Dame topped Holy Trinity, 62-49.
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Notre Dame’s Axel Tjaden (24) shoots over Holy Trinity’s Mike DiPrima (15) Friday in Burlington. Notre Dame topped Holy Trinity, 62-49.
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Notre Dame’s Josh Smith (20) takes the ball to the basket against Holy Trinity Friday in Burlington. Notre Dame topped Holy Trinity, 62-49.
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Holy Trinity’s Quentin Schneider (3) takes the ball to the basket against Notre Dame Friday in Burlington. Notre Dame topped Holy Trinity, 62-49.
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Notre Dame’s Matthew Johnson (3) takes the ball to the basket in front of Holy Trinity’s Quentin Schneider Friday in Burlington. Notre Dame topped Holy Trinity, 62-49.
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Notre Dame’s Sam Brueck (4) looks to the basket Friday in Burlington. Notre Dame topped Holy Trinity, 62-49.
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Notre Dame’s Brady Oleson (5) shoots from three point line against Holy Trinity Friday in Burlington. Notre Dame topped Holy Trinity, 62-49.
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Holy Trinity’s Matt Hellige (31) puts up a shot from the arc against Notre Dame Friday in Burlington. Notre Dame topped Holy Trinity, 62-49.
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No. 11 Nikes top Holy Trinity, 44-33

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Notre Dame’s Katy Stevens (20) looks for the basket between Holy Trinity’s Ashlyn Haas (13) and Avery Hopper (21) Friday in Burlington. Notre Dame (11th ranked 1A) topped Holy Trinity, 44-33.
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Notre Dame’s Gabriella Deery (22) puts up a basket against Holy Trinity Friday in Burlington. Notre Dame (11th ranked 1A) topped Holy Trinity, 44-33.
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Notre Dame’s Taylor Ackerman (10) looks to the basket against Holy Trinity Friday in Burlington. Notre Dame (11th ranked 1A) topped Holy Trinity, 44-33.
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Notre Dame’s Rylie Todd (4) tries to pass the ball off between Holy Trinity’s Ashlyn Haas (13) and Avery Hopper (21) Friday in Burlington. Notre Dame (11th ranked 1A) topped Holy Trinity, 44-33.
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Notre Dame Head Coach Jim Myers talks it over with the team during a timeout Friday in Burlington. Notre Dame (11th ranked 1A) topped Holy Trinity, 44-33.
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Notre Dame’s Hope Ward (30) grabs a rebound between Holy Trinity’s Ashlyn Haas (13) and Avery Hopper (21) Friday in Burlington. Notre Dame (11th ranked 1A) topped Holy Trinity, 44-33.
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Notre Dame’s Reagan Engberg (14) passes the ball off to a teammate Friday in Burlington. Notre Dame (11th ranked 1A) topped Holy Trinity, 44-33.
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Holy Trinity’s Claire Pothitakis (12) fields a pass in front of Notre Dame’s Taylor Ackerman (10) Friday in Burlington. Notre Dame (11th ranked 1A) topped Holy Trinity, 44-33.
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Holy Trinity’s Kassi Randolph (11) goes the basket Friday in Burlington. Notre Dame (11th ranked 1A) topped Holy Trinity, 44-33.
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Falcons fall to Hawks in Regional Opener, 3-1

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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (20) moves to block a shot by Central Lee’s Mya Merschman (8) Wednesday night in West Burlington. Central Lee defeated West Burlington, 20-25, 25-13, 26-24, 25-20.
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West Burlington Head Coach Corina Shipp (center) talks to the team during a timeout Wednesday night in West Burlington. Central Lee defeated West Burlington, 20-25, 25-13, 26-24, 25-20.
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West Burlington’s Raven Messamaker (5) sends the ball over the net against Central Lee Wednesday night in West Burlington. Central Lee defeated West Burlington, 20-25, 25-13, 26-24, 25-20.
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West Burlington Libero Lauren Summers (1) keeps the ball in play against Central Lee Wednesday night in West Burlington. Central Lee defeated West Burlington, 20-25, 25-13, 26-24, 25-20.
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West Burlington’s McKenna Marlow blocks a Central Lee shot Wednesday night in West Burlington. Central Lee defeated West Burlington, 20-25, 25-13, 26-24, 25-20.
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West Burlington’s Sophia Armstrong (23) sets the ball Wednesday night in West Burlington. Central Lee defeated West Burlington, 20-25, 25-13, 26-24, 25-20.
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West Burlington celebrates winning a point against Central Lee Wednesday night in West Burlington. Central Lee defeated West Burlington, 20-25, 25-13, 26-24, 25-20.
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West Burlngton’s Grace Hoenig (21) goes up to block a Central Lee shot Wednesday night in West Burlington. Central Lee defeated West Burlington, 20-25, 25-13, 26-24, 25-20.
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West Burlington’s Abigail Bence (27) tries to block the shot by Central Lee’s Kaylynn Summers (7) Wednesday night in West Burlington. Central Lee defeated West Burlington, 20-25, 25-13, 26-24, 25-20.
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Holy Trinity tops W.B., 3-0

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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (20) spikes the ball against Holy Trinity Tuesday night in West Burlington. Holy Trinity topped WB, 25-22, 25-23, 25-19.
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West Burlington’s Sophia Armstrong (23) keeps the ball in play against Holy Trinity Tuesday night in West Burlington. Holy Trinity topped WB, 25-22, 25-23, 25-19.
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West Burlington’s Grace Hoenig (21) bumps the ball in to play against Holy Trinity Tuesday night in West Burlington. Holy Trinity topped WB, 25-22, 25-23, 25-19.
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West Burlington’s McKenna Marlow (10) sends the ball over Holy Trinity’s Avery Hopper (14) Tuesday night in West Burlington. Holy Trinity topped WB, 25-22, 25-23, 25-19.
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West Burlington’s Abigail Bence (27) sets the ball Tuesday night in West Burlington. Holy Trinity topped WB, 25-22, 25-23, 25-19.
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West Burlington’s Lauryn Kent (11) keeps the ball in play against Holy Trinity Tuesday night in West Burlington. Holy Trinity topped WB, 25-22, 25-23, 25-19.
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West Burlington edges Central Lee, 3-1

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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (20) and Grace Hoenig (27) leap to block a Central Lee shot Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Central Lee, 25-20, 25-23, 22-25, 25-17.
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West Burlington’s Abigail Bence (8) and McKenna Marlow (10) go up to block a shot by Central Lee’s Abigail Wellman (16) Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Central Lee, 25-20, 25-23, 22-25, 25-17.
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West Burlington’s Sophia Armstrong (19) leaps to block a shot by Central Lee’s Kaylynn Summers (7) Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Central Lee, 25-20, 25-23, 22-25, 25-17.
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West Burlington’s Grace Hoenig (27) hits the ball over the net against Central Lee Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Central Lee, 25-20, 25-23, 22-25, 25-17.
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West Burlington’s Raven Messamaker (33) sends the ball over the net against Central Lee Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Central Lee, 25-20, 25-23, 22-25, 25-17.
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Ft. Madison downs WBND, 26-14

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Falcons stand for National Anthem before their game with Ft. Madison Friday in West Burlington.
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Falcons charge through banner to open their first home game of the season against Ft. Madison Friday in West Burlington. WBND fell to Ft. Madison, 26-14.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Quarterback Anthony Hoffman (13) runs for a touchdown against Ft. Madison Friday night in West Burlington. WBND fell to Ft. Madison, 26-14.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Quarterback Anthony Hoffman (13) celebrates with Center Drew Chiprez (56) after scoring against Ft. Madison Friday night in West Burlington. WBND fell to Ft. Madison, 26-14.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Running Back Jonah Fritz (27) leaps for a 2-point conversion against Ft. Madison Friday night in West Burlington. WBND fell to Ft. Madison, 26-14.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Hunter Reich (5) carries the ball against Ft. Madison Friday night in West Burlington. WBND fell to Ft. Madison, 26-14.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Fans cheer for the Falcons Friday night in West Burlington. WBND fell to Ft. Madison, 26-14.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Quarterback Hayden Vandenberg (12) carries the ball against Ft. Madison Friday night in West Burlington. WBND fell to Ft. Madison, 26-14.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Wide Receiver Caden Murphy (12) is tackled by Ft. Madison’s Calem Maclearn (24) Friday night in West Burlington. WBND fell to Ft. Madison, 26-14.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Wide Receiver Matt Johnson (42) catches a pass for a touchdown against Ft. Madison Friday night in West Burlington. WBND fell to Ft. Madison, 26-14.
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Falcons clip Hawks, 1-0

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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Morgan Flowers (37) and Addyson Kellen (9) celebrate after Flowers hit a bases loaded single in the bottom of the seventh to give the Falcons a 1-0 win over Central Lee Friday night in West Burlington.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Morgan Flowers (37) and Central Lee Shortstop Makenna Hall (9) both look for the call at second base Friday night in West Burlington. The call was safe. WBND defeated Central Lee, 1-0.
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An out called safe? West Burlington – Notre Dame First Baseman Alycia Jackson (25) appears to have the out against Central Lee’s Meghan Hopp (19) but the call was safe Friday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Central Lee, 1-0.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Riley Richards (11) slides safe at second beating the throw to Central Lee Shortstop Makenna Hall (9) Friday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Central Lee, 1-0.