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West Burlington falls to New London, 70-57

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West Burlington’s Jackson Riley (11) hits a layup against New London Tuesday night in West Burlington. Riley scored 14-points for the Falcons. New London defeated West Burlington, 70-57.
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West Burlington’s Mason Watkins (24) shoots a jumper over New London’s Torren Riley (3) Tuesday night in West Burlington. Watkins scored 14-points for the Falcons. New London defeated West Burlington, 70-57.
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West Burlington’s Hayden Vandenberg (30) goes to the basket around New London’s TaShaun Donaldson (23) Tuesday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 70-57.
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West Burlington’s Jace Figuereo (3) finds the basket guarded by a trio of New London defenders, Kooper Schulte (5), Bowen Glaha (25) and Kade Benjamin (35) Tuesday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 70-57.
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West Burlington senior Parker Davis (23) warms up before their game with New London Tuesday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 70-57.
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Falcons flyover Tigers, 82-36

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West Burlington’s Taryn Havener (14) shoots over New London’s Natalie Burden (1) Tuesday night at West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 82-36.
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West Burlington’s Kyra Garr (3) and New London’s Sophie Malott (23) fight for a rebound Tuesday night at West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 82-36.
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West Burlington’s Kenna Marlow (1) and New London’s Lillie Gallup (14) go to floor for a loose ball Tuesday night at West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 82-36.
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West Burlington’s Abbey Bence (20) and New London’s Camryn Lair (20) reach for a rebound Tuesday night at West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 82-36.
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West Burlington’s Kenna Marlow (1) launches a half court shot against New London at the first quarter buzzer Tuesday night in West Burlington.
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Tigers top Nikes, 72-63

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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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Falcons Top Tigers, 68-32

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New London’s Ashlyn McSorley (3) and West Burlington’s Annaka Harris (2) fight for control of the ball Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington downed New London, 68-32.
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West Burlington’s Natalie Vandenberg (4) wrestles the ball away from New London’s Marah Hartrick (33) Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington downed New London, 68-32.
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West Burlington’s Kylee Logan (5) goes to the basket against New London Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington downed New London, 68-32.
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National Anthem

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West Burlington and New London Teams stand for the National Anthem before their match Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington downed New London, 25-22, 26-24, 23-25, 21-25, 15-8.
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Falcons top No. 10 Tigers, 3-2

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West Burlington teammates celebrate their win over 10th ranked (1A) New London Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington downed New London, 25-22, 26-24, 23-25, 21-25, 15-8.
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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (20) leaps to block a shot by New London’s Sofie Reighard (9) Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington downed New London, 25-22, 26-24, 23-25, 21-25, 15-8.
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West Burlington Sophomore Abbey Bence (26) is recognized for her 1,000th career assist with an autographed ball and balloons during a timeout Thursday night in West Burlington.
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New London’s Aliyah Christensen (2) keeps the ball in play against West Burlington Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington downed New London, 25-22, 26-24, 23-25, 21-25, 15-8.
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New London’s Marah Hartrick (33) bumps the ball in play against West Burlington Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington downed New London, 25-22, 26-24, 23-25, 21-25, 15-8.
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Players on New London’s bench sport masks during the COVID-19 pandemic to slow the spread during their match Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington downed New London, 25-22, 26-24, 23-25, 21-25, 15-8.
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New London’s Sofie Reighard (9) looks to keep the ball in play against West Burlington Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington downed New London, 25-22, 26-24, 23-25, 21-25, 15-8.

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Derecho Storm clouds rolled into area Monday afternoon

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The second wave of Derecho storm clouds rolled in about 4PM, Monday afternoon on August 10, 2020 looking west from Highway 34 near New London, Iowa.
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New London edges WB, 1-0

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New London Pitcher Joshua Catala (3) held West Burlington scoreless Thursday in West Burlington. New London downed West Burlington, 1-0.
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New London First Baseman Carter Allen (18) secures an out against West Burlington Thursday in West Burlington. New London downed West Burlington, 1-0.
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West Burlington First Baseman Ty Hill (2) secures an out against New London Thursday in West Burlington. New London downed West Burlington, 1-0.
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New London Centerfielder Shae Summerfield (17) catches a fly ball against West Burlington Thursday in West Burlington. New London downed West Burlington, 1-0.
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New London’s Holvin Catala (6) rounds the bases after hitting a solo homerun in the sixth inning Thursday in West Burlington. New London downed West Burlington, 1-0.
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West Burlington Third Baseman Hayden Vandenberg (16) fields a ground ball against New London Thursday in West Burlington. New London downed West Burlington, 1-0.
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West Burlington Relief Pitcher Gabe Zurita (24) throws against New London Thursday in West Burlington. New London downed West Burlington, 1-0.
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Don’t be so quick to throw out mail that looks like junk. A woman is warning others after finding her stimulus payment on a debit card in a plain envelope from ‘Money Network Cardholder Services.’
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New London downs WB, 78-59

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New London’s Grant Swanson (12) reaches to block a shot by West Burlington’s Marvion Jackson (35) Thursday night in West Burlington. New London won, 78-59.
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New London’s Kade Benjamin (35) hits a layup against West Burlington Thursday night in West Burlington. New London won, 78-59.
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West Burlington’s Ethan Eilers (53) goes to the basket around New London’s Kade Benjamin (35) Thursday night in West Burlington. New London won, 78-59.
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West Burlington’s Colton Sherwood (1) shoots a jumper against New London Thursday night in West Burlington. New London won, 78-59.
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West Burlington’s Marvion Jackson (35) shoots over New London’s Grant Swanson (12) Thursday night in West Burlington. New London won, 78-59.
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West Burlington’s Darian Johnson (23) shoots over New London’s Kade Benjamin (35) Thursday night in West Burlington. New London won, 78-59.
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New London’s Markel Luckett (23) sends the ball to basket against West Burlington Thursday night in West Burlington. New London won, 78-59.
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West Burlington High School Pep Band plays during a timeout.
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West Burlington’s Ty Hill (2) shoots a three over a New London defender Thursday night in West Burlington. New London won, 78-59.
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West Burlington’s Austin Applegate (33) shoots a three against New London Thursday night in West Burlington. New London won, 78-59.
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West Burlington’s Dylan McElderry (25) keeps the ball away from New London’s Jaxton Boyer (30) Thursday night in West Burlington. New London won, 78-59.
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West Burlington’s Max Slater (55) drives by New London’s Devin Swanson (24) Thursday night in West Burlington. New London won, 78-59.
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West Burlington’s Jace Figuereo (4) goes to the basket against New London Thursday night in West Burlington. New London won, 78-59.
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New London’s Kade Benjamin (35)