
Category: Burlington
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West Burlington’s Darian Johnson (24) tries to shoot over Notre Dame’s Mitchell Brent (2) Wednesday night in West Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 65-48.

Notre Dame’s Axel Tjaden (24) goes to the basket against West Burlington Wednesday night in West Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 65-48.

West Burlington’s Marvion Jackson (35) goes to the basket against Notre Dame Wednesday night in West Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 65-48.

Notre Dame’s Sam Brueck (4) takes the ball to the basket against West Burlington Wednesday night in West Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 65-48.

West Burlington’s Reece Richards (42) goes to the basket against Notre Dame Wednesday night in West Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 65-48.

Notre Dame’s Ryle Koenig (21) shoots in front of West Burlington’s Tanner Snodgrass (0) Wednesday night in West Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 65-48.

West Burlington’s Jonah Marlow (10) shoots in front of Notre Dame’s Rylie Koenig (21) Wednesday night in West Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 65-48.

Notre Dame’s Mitchell Brent (2) goes to the basket against West Burlington Wednesday night in West Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 65-48.

West Burlington’s Colton Sherwood (1) passes over Notre Dame’s Mitchell Brent (2) Wednesday night in West Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 65-48.

West Burlington’s Darian Johnson (24) lifts the ball to the basket against Notre Dame Wednesday night in West Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 65-48.

West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (10) drives between Notre Dame’s Abby Dowell (24) and Reagan Engberg (14) to take the ball to the basket Wednesday night in West Burlington. 14th ranked Class 3A West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 55-35.

West Burlington’s Annaka Harris (2) shoots over Notre Dame’s Molly Johnson (42) Wednesday night in West Burlington. 14th ranked Class 3A West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 55-35.

West Burlington’s Leah Collier (12) shoots a jumper against Notre Dame Wednesday night in West Burlington. 14th ranked Class 3A West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 55-35.

West Burlington’s Alexis Davis (14) looks to the basket against Notre Dame Wednesday night in West Burlington. 14th ranked Class 3A West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 55-35.

Notre Dame’s Reagan Engberg (14) passes the ball off in front of West Burlington’s Leah Collier (12) Wednesday night in West Burlington. 14th ranked Class 3A West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 55-35.

West Burlington’s Morgan Flowers (13) dribbles the ball past Notre Dame Defenders Wednesday night in West Burlington. 14th ranked Class 3A West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 55-35.
Photo by Dan Hockett
Iowa’s Class 3A, 14th ranked, West Burlington Falcons wear their specially made pink uniforms for the ‘Pink Out’ fight against cancer game with cross-town rivals Notre Dame Wednesday night in West Burlington.Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (10) and Notre Dame’s Kathryn Stephens (20) leap for a jump ball to start the game Wednesday night in West Burlington.Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (10) looks to the basket around Notre Dame Defenders Wednesday night in West Burlington.Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (10) is fouled going to the basket by Notre Dame’s Hope Ward (30) Wednesday night in West Burlington.Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (10) and Notre Dame’s Molly Johnson (42) fight for a loose ball Wednesday night in West Burlington.Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (10) shoots around Notre Dame’s Molly Johnson (42) Wednesday night in West Burlington.Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (10) shoots around Notre Dame’s Rylie Todd (32) Wednesday night in West Burlington.Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington’s Leah Collier (12) shoots a jumper against Notre Dame Wednesday night in West Burlington.Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington’s Annaka Harris (2) looks to the basket against Notre Dame Wednesday night in West Burlington.Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington’s Annaka Harris delivers the ball to the basket against Notre Dame Wednesday night in West Burlington.Photo by Dan Hockett
Notre Dame’s Reagan Engberg (14) drives in front of West Burlington’s Natalie Vandenberg (4) Wednesday night in West Burlington.Photo by Dan Hockett
Notre Dame’s Rylie Todd (32) looks to pass the ball against West Burlington Wednesday night in West Burlington.Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington’s Madelyn Stutsman (12) shoots over West Burlington’s Alexis Davis (14) Wednesday night in West Burlington.Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington’s Hope Ward (30) shoots a three against West Burlington Wednesday night in West Burlington.Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington’s Alexis Davis (14) drives to the basket against Notre Dame Wednesday night in West Burlington.Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (10) goes to the basket between Notre Dame’s Kathryn Stephens (20) and Molly Johnson (42) Wednesday night in West Burlington.Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington’s Annaka Harris (2) is fouled by Notre Dame’s Abby Dowell (24) Wednesday night in West Burlington.Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington’s Annaka Harris hits on a fast break against Notre Dame Wednesday night in West Burlington.
When two people share the same goals, they can disagree – even strongly disagree – and still have a productive discussion about how to reach those shared objectives. As comedian and author Owen Benjamin explains in this short 4-minute video, the problem with America today is we no longer share the same goals, and that’s tearing us apart.