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Falcons edge Bulldogs, 44-41

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West Burlington’s Cayson Brown (11) takes it to the basket.
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West Burlington Falcon teammates celebrate their win over Mediapolis Bulldogs.
WB Sam Dzawo (4)
WB Silas Lotzow (12)
WB Silas Lotzow (12), M William Worrall (21)
WB Silas Lotzow (12), M William Worrall (21)
WB Prior Bowen (2)
WB Ari Jannings (1)
WB Prior Bowen (2)
WB Prior Bowen (2)
WB Silas Lotzow (12), M Brock Spears (23)
Prep Basketball: Mediapolis Bulldogs v West Burlington Falcons Tuesday January 13, 2026 at West Burlington, Iowa. West Burlington defeated Mepo 44-41.
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#10 Mepo downs Falcons, 57-20

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West Burlington’s Kaylee Webb looks for two as Mepo’s Grace Holsteen defends.
M Grace Holsteen (5)
WB Kaylee Webb (15), M Ellah Wagenbach (10)
WB Kaylee Webb (15), M Ellah Wagenbach (10)
WB Jemma Bowman (0), M Ellah Wagenbach (10)
WB Jemma Bowman (0)
WB Adley Mundth (11)
WB Jemma Bowman (0), M Madden Thie (2)
WB Lydia Armstrong (4)
WB Lydia Armstrong (4)
M Lauren Steiner (21), WB Lydia Armstrong (4)
Official Tobias
WB Kaylee Webb (15)
WB Lacie Felkins (10), M Addi Steffener (3)
Prep Basketball: #10 Mediapolis Bullets v West Burlington Falcons at West Burlington, Iowa. Mepo defeated West Burlington, 57-20. Photos by Dan Hockett
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Bulldogs spoil Falcon Homecoming, 28-21

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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Sam Dzawo (6) blocks the kick of Mediapolis punter Grant Konecne (23).
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Sam Dzawo (6) celebrates the blocked punt.
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West Burlington / Notre Dame Running-back Jayden Nanthan (1) carries the ball.
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Mediapolis Running Back Parker Holsteen (31) carries the ball.
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Falcon Quarterback Kellan Porter (5) looks for receiver, Jayden Nanthan (1).
Prep Football: Falcon Homecoming: Mediapolis Bulldogs v West Burlington / Notre Dame Falcons, at Bill Nelson Field, West Burlington, Iowa, Friday, September 19, 2025. Mediapolis Bulldogs defeated WBND Falcons, 28-21.
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Falcons top Bulldogs, 86-59

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West Burlington’s Quincy Collins (12) dunks for two against Mediapolis. WB won 86-59.
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West Burlington’s Quincy Collins (12) dunks for two against Mediapolis. WB won 86-59.
WB’s Bo Begner (1)
WB’s Trevon Gayles (11)
WB’s Trevon Gayles (11)
WB’s Brock Thuleen (14), M’s Lance Ludens (14)
WB’s Quincy Collins (12)
WB’s Ayden Figuerreo (3)
WB’s Quincy Collins (14)
WB’s Bo Begner (1)
WB’s Bo Begner (1)
WB’s Bo Begner (1)
WB’s Auden Figuereo (3)
WB’s Bo Begner (1)
WB’s Quincy Collins (12), M’s William Worrall (21)
WB’s Quincy Collins (12), M’s William Worrall (21)
WB’s Quincy Collins (12)
WB’s Mason Watkins (24), M’s Gannon Gunn (3)
WB’s Mason Watkins (24), M’s Gannon Gunn (3)
WB’s Quincy Collins (12)
WB’s Mason Watkins (24). M’s Max Griffin (0).
WB’s Quincy Collins (12)
WB’s Quincy Collins (12)
WB’s Mason Watkins (24)
WB’s Trevon Gayles (11)
WB’s Brock Thuleen (14)
WB’s Quincy Collins (12)
WB’s Kobe Davis (0)
WB’s Kobe Davis (0)
Mediapolis Bulldogs v. West Burlington Falcons, Friday December 6, 2024 at West Burlington, Iowa. West Burlington defeated Mediapolis, 86-59. Photos by Dan Hockett

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Mepo downs WB, 85-19

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West Burlington’s Lydia Armstrong (4) drives to the lane against Mediapolis, Friday November 26, 2024 at West Burlington, Iowa. Mediapolis 85, West Burlington 19.
WB’s Lydia Armstrong (4)
WB’s Lydia Armstrong (4)
WB’s Lily Gadau (21)
WB’s Lydia Armstrong (4)
WB’s Lily Gadau (21), M’s Kenna Jankowski (24)
WB’s Lydia Armstrong (4)
M’s Josie Hutcheson (1), WB’s Lydia Armstrong (4)
WB’s Coach Bowman
WB’s Isabella Callison (22)
WB’s Isabella Callison (22), M’s Josie Hutcheson (1)
WB’s Isabella Callison (22)
WB’s Lydia Armstrong (4)
WB’s Isabella Callison (22), M’s Bryn Wright (30)
WB’s Isabella Callison (22), M’s Bryn Wright (30)
WB’s Madelyn Thomas (5)
WB’s Madelyn Thomas (5)
M’s Josie Hutcheson (1)
WB’s Chloee Anderson (13)
M’s Amelia Grier (20)
M’s Payton Harris (32), WB’s Madelyn Thomas (5)
WB’s Lydia Armstrong (4)
WB’s Lydia Armstrong (4)
WB’s Chloee Anderson (13)
WB’s Chloee Anderson (13)
WB’s Chloee Anderson (13)
WB’s Chloee Anderson (13)
WB’s Lyndsey Kelley (14)
WB’s Chloee Anderson (13)
WB’s Lily Gaudau (21)
WB’s Lily Gaudau (21)
WB’s Kyleigh Applegate (12)
Mediapolis Bullets v. West Burlington Falcons, Friday November 26, 2024 at West Burlington, Iowa. Mediapolis 85, West Burlington 19. Photos by Dan Hockett

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Falcons spoil Mepo Homecoming, 21-19

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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Jayden Nanthan (26) straight arms Mediapolis’ Nathan Schmidgall (28) on a kick return Friday, September 27, 2024 at Mediapolis. WBND edged Mediapolis, 21-19.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame quarterback Landry Haberichter (3) straight arms Mediapolis’ Alton Wonderlich (32) at Mediapolis, Friday, September 27, 2024. WBND edged Mediapolis, 21-19.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame running back Quincy Collins (6) reaches for the goal line pylon for a touchdown Friday, September 27, 2024 at Mediapolis. WBND edged Mediapolis, 21-19.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Quincy Collins (6) celebrates after scoring touchdown against Mediapolis, Friday, September 27, 2024. WBND edged Mediapolis, 21-19.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame cornerback Levi Fletcher-Bate (7) intercepts a pass intended for Mediapolis’ Braeden Oliver (16) at Mediapolis, Friday, September 27, 2024. WBND edged Mediapolis, 21-19.
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Mediapolis running back Noah Schmidgall (4) advances the ball behind blocking by quarterback Reese Campbell (1) at Mediapolis, Friday, September 27, 2024.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Maddox Diewold (2) returns a kickoff at Mediapolis, Friday, September 27, 2024. WBND edged Mediapolis, 21-19.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Sam Dzawo (4) and Lagan Hamma (28) tackle Mediapolis running back Noah Schmidgall (4) at Mediapolis, Friday, September 27, 2024. WBND edged Mediapolis, 21-19.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame running back Quincy Collins (6) runs against Mediapolis Friday, September 27, 2024 at Mediapolis. WBND edged Mediapolis, 21-19.
WBND’s Quincy Collins (6), Mepo’s Nathan Schmidgall (28)
WBND’s Levi Fletcher-Bates (7), Garret Bence (55)
WBND’s Quincy Collins (6), Liam Stensgard (21)
WBND’s Quincy Collins (6), CJ Davis (8).
WBND’s Taylor Lundgren (22), CJ Davis (8).
Mepo’s Noah Schmidgall (4)
Mepo’s Braeden Oliver (16), WBND’s Emry Watson (69)
Mepo’s Reese Campbell (1)
WBND’s Sam Dzawo (4) and Lagan Hamma (28). Mepo’s Noah Schmidgall (4)
WBND’s Landry Haberichter (3), Mepo’s Alton Wonderlich (32)
WBND’s Landry Haberichter (3), Mepo’s Alton Wonderlich (32)
WBND’s Jayden Nanthan (26)
WBND’s Quincy Collins (6)
WBND’s Quincy Collins (6), Colby Booten (11)
West Burlington – Notre Dame Falcons v Mediapolis Bulldogs, Friday, September 27, 2024, at Mediapolis, Iowa. West Burlington – Notre Dame Falcons 21, Mediapolis Bulldogs 19. Photos by Dan Hockett
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WB/ND Advances over Mepo, 14-2

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West Burlington – Notre Dame third baseman Shona Andersen (30) tags Mediapolis’ Avery Bandy (9) out trying to steal third during Iowa Class 3A Region-8 quarterfinal at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Thursday, July 11, 2024. West Burlington – Notre Dame won 14-2.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame right-fielder Isabella Blaufuss (18) catches a flyball hit deep to right during Iowa Class 3A Region-8 quarterfinal at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Thursday, July 11, 2024. West Burlington – Notre Dame won 14-2.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame short stop Logan Kelley (55) dives to catch a line drive for a Mepo out during Iowa Class 3A Region-8 quarterfinal at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Thursday, July 11, 2024. West Burlington – Notre Dame won 14-2.
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West Burlington – Notre Dames’ Anna Engberg (2) slides safe at second under Mediapolis shortstop Avery Crear (1) during Iowa Class 3A Region-8 quarterfinal at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Thursday, July 11, 2024. West Burlington – Notre Dame won 14-2.
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West Burlington – Notre Dames second baseman Lauren Krieger (17) looks to first during Iowa Class 3A Region-8 quarterfinal against Mediapolis at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Thursday, July 11, 2024. West Burlington – Notre Dame won 14-2.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame pitcher Madelyn Thomas (7) held Mediapolis to a pair of runs during Iowa Class 3A Region-8 quarterfinal against Mediapolis at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Thursday, July 11, 2024. West Burlington – Notre Dame won 14-2.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Coach David Oleson looks pleased with the Falcons performance against Mediapolis during the Iowa Class 3A Region-8 quarterfinal against Mediapolis at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Thursday, July 11, 2024. West Burlington – Notre Dame won 14-2.
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West Burlington – Notre Dames’ Madelyn Thomas (7) smashes a grand slam homerun during the Iowa Class 3A Region-8 quarterfinal against Mediapolis at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Thursday, July 11, 2024. West Burlington – Notre Dame won 14-2.
Falcon Softball Team
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Anna Engberg (2) Olivia Whitaker (8)
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Anna Engberg (2), Avery Crear (1)
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Anna Engberg (2), Avery Crear (1)
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Lauren Krieger (17)
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Isabella Blaufuss (18)
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Anna Engberg (2), Logan Kelley (55)
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Logan Kelley (55)
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Lauren Krieger (17)
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Madelyn Thomas (7)
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Madalynn Knapp (3)
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Lauren Krieger (17)
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Softball Team
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Olivia Whitaker (8), Anna Engberg (2), Lexy Davis
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Lauren Krieger (17), Kenna Jankowski (23)
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Mediapolis Bullettes v West Burlington – Notre Dame Falcons in the Iowa Class 3A Region-8 quarterfinal against Mediapolis at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Thursday, July 11, 2024. West Burlington – Notre Dame won 14-2.
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Bulldogs end Falcons’ Season, 8-0

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Mediapolis’ Lance Ludens (12) tags out West Burlington’s Preyton Doty (24) trying to steal second during Iowa High School Class 2A Substate 5, District 10 quarterfinal game at Mediapolis, Iowa Saturday, July 6, 2024. Mediapolis Bulldogs defeated West Burlington Falcons, 8-0.
Lance Ludens (12)
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Lance Ludens (12)
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Conner Bush (15)
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Conner Bush (15)
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West Burlington Falcons Baseball
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Conner Bush (15)
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WB Falcon Baseball
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Ayden Figuereo (99)
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Caleb Bush (5)
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Conner Bush (15), Kamden Stotlar (2)
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Brock Thuleen (27)
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Brock Thuleen (27)
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Preyton Doty (24)
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Lance Ludens (12), Preyton Doty (24)
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Lance Ludens (12), Preyton Doty (24)
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West Burlington Falcons v Mediapolis Bulldogs in Iowa High School Class 2A Substate 5, District 10 quarterfinal game at Mediapolis, Iowa Saturday, July 6, 2024. Mediapolis Bulldogs defeated West Burlington Falcons, 8-0.
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