Categories
Burlington Burlington Notre Dame Cross Country Iowa Sports West Burlington

ND-WB Nikes run at Tony Proctor Invitational Cross Country Meet

Photo by Dan Hockett
Notre Dame – West Burlington runners, Alex Abouassaly (1064), Sage Eggar (1066), Ryne Rogers (1065), Anthony Moad (1067), and Connor Bush (1068), start running at The Tony Proctor Cross Country Invitational Meet at the Burlington RecPlex Thursday afternoon. Coach Lee Lundvall looks on.
Categories
Burlington Burlington Notre Dame Education Financial Iowa Local Nature News Political Technology West Burlington

What’s Wrong with Wind and Solar?

Are wind, solar, and batteries the magical solutions to all our energy needs? Or do they come with too high a price? Mark Mills, Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, analyzes the true cost — both economic and environmental
Categories
Burlington Burlington Notre Dame Football Iowa Sports West Burlington

Falcons overpower Trojans, 42-12

Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington – Notre Dame Quarterback Hayden Vandenberg (16) leads the Falcons on the field for their game against Fairfield Friday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Fairfield, 42-14.
Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington – Notre Dame Running Back Travain Donaldson (18) carries the ball against Fairfield Friday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Fairfield, 42-14.
Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Kenyon Boyd (74) recovers a Fairfield fumble Friday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Fairfield, 42-14.
Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington – Notre Dame Tight End Marvion Jackson (80) catches a pass for 30-yards against Fairfield Friday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Fairfield, 42-14.
Categories
Burlington Burlington Notre Dame Football Iowa Sports West Burlington

West Burlington – Notre Dame Football Team 2020

Photo by Dan Hockett
Front (l-r): Cayson Dahl, Dawson Gach, David Gerstel, Christian Orth, Kenyon Boyd, Kendell Baker, Caden Murphy, Anthony Hoffman, Brady Oleson, Ethan Eilers, Matt Johnson, Dalton Whetstone. Second: Kenyon Baker, Kobe Twillie, Aiden Kniffen, Carson Chiprez, Tyler Burch, Jaevian Crow, Jackson Riley, Charles Mutchler, Noah Race, Evan Eilers. Third: Bobby Wildrick, Garret Palmer, Damion Snyder, Jack Spencer, Pierce Westerbeck, Caleb Wilkerson, Brockton Whitmore, Travain Donaldson, Alexander Etchison, Wayne Carruthers, Brian Newberry. Fourth: Mgr. Caitlyn Conlee, Brady Heuvelmann, Hayden Vandenberg, Kody Allen, Landon Whitmore, Zachary Webb, Xavier Jinkens, Braden Martin, Caden Schwenker, Sebastian Behne. Fifth: Mgr. Kelsey Orth, Reagan Van Niewaal, Jayden Kirby, Malachi Jackson, Jordan Nupp, Aidaen Pepin Perkins, Shaughnessey Jinkens, Mgr. Isabella Murphy. Back: Asst. Coaches; Chris Chiprez, Daren Orth, Joel Illian, Mike Gurius, Head Coach Jay Eilers, Asst. Coaches; Jackson Culp, Michah Oleson, John Vandenberg. Not Pictured: Marvion Jackson, Jackson Hamelton, Trevor Howell, Lyblie Christoferson, Lucas White, Kennick Christoferson, Lance Steinhoff.
Categories
Burlington Burlington Notre Dame Cross Country Iowa Sports West Burlington

Notre Dame – West Burlington Cross Country Team 2020

Photo by Dan Hockett
(From left) Asst. Coach Lauri Allen, Conner Bush, Sage Egger, Blake Westfall, Anthony Moad, Kennedy Ritter, Hadley Augustine, Head Coach Mike Moffitt. Not pictured: Landry Begner, Ryne Rogers.
Categories
Burlington Burlington Notre Dame Iowa Softball Sports West Burlington

2020 Falcons are SEISC – South Conference Champs

Photo by Dan Hockett
Front (l-r): Riley Richards, Madelyn Stutsman, Addyson Kellen, Reagan Engberg, Lauren Summers, Lauren Krieger. Back: Asst. Coach Lynette Van Scoy, Asst. Coach Lexy Davis, Anna Engberg, Raven Messamaker, Molly Johnson, Abigail Bence, Elise Oleson, Logan Kelley, Head Coach David Oleson.
Categories
Burlington Burlington Notre Dame Iowa Softball Sports West Burlington

Falcons struck by Comets, 3-0

Photo by Dan Hockett
West Liberty’s Macy Daufeldt (17) is all smiles after hitting a solo homerun in the sixth inning against West Burlington – Notre Dame in the Region-8 semifinal Friday at West Liberty. No. 7 West Liberty topped No. 14 West Burlington – Notre Dame, 3-0.
Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington – Notre Dame Centerfielder Addyson Kellen (9) fires the ball home trying to stop West Liberty from scoring on a sacrifice fly in the fifth inning of the Region-8 semifinal Friday at West Liberty. No. 7 West Liberty topped No. 14 West Burlington – Notre Dame, 3-0.
Photo by Dan Hockett
West Liberty’s Isabel Morrison (9) slides safe at home just beating the tag by West Burlington – Notre Dame Catcher Logan Kelley (55) in the fifth inning against West Burlington – Notre Dame in the Region-8 semifinal Friday at West Liberty. No. 7 West Liberty topped No. 14 West Burlington – Notre Dame, 3-0.
Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington – Notre Dame Leftfielder Abbey Bence (12) catches a West Liberty fly ball deep in left field in the Region-8 semifinal Friday at West Liberty. No. 7 West Liberty topped No. 14 West Burlington – Notre Dame, 3-0.
Categories
Burlington Burlington Notre Dame Central Lee Iowa Softball Sports West Burlington

No. 14 Falcons top Hawks in Regional Quarterfinal, 5-0

Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington – Notre Dame Assistant Coach Lexy Davis (left) and Anna Engberg (8) celebrate their win over Central Lee in the Region-8 Quarterfinal Thursday evening in West Burlington. No. 14 West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 5-0.
Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington – Notre Dame teammates celebrate their win over Central Lee in Region-8 Quarterfinal Thursday evening in West Burlington. No. 14 West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 5-0.
Photo by Dan Hockett
WBND Pitcher Lauren Summers (6) looks to the plate against Central Lee in Region-8 Quarterfinal Thursday evening in West Burlington. No. 14 West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 5-0.
Photo by Dan Hockett
Central Lee Third Baseman Daly Brisby (16) tags West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Lolo Krieger (17)out a third in the Region-8 Quarterfinal Thursday evening in West Burlington. No. 14 West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 5-0.
Photo by Dan Hockett
WBND Pitcher Lauren Summers (6) looks to the plate against Central Lee in Region-8 Quarterfinal Thursday evening in West Burlington. No. 14 West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 5-0.
Categories
Burlington Burlington Notre Dame Iowa Mt. Pleasant Softball Sports West Burlington

No. 14 Falcons top Panthers, 15-0

Photo by Dan Hockett
WBND Shortstop Reagan Engberg (22) catches a fly ball against Mt. Pleasant Monday in West Burlington. No. 14 West Burlington – Notre Dame downed Mt. Pleasant, 15-0, in 3-innings.
Photo by Dan Hockett
WBND’s Lauren Summers (6) is high-fived by Madelyn Stutsman (19) after hitting a 3-run homerun against Mt. Pleasant Monday in West Burlington. No. 14 West Burlington – Notre Dame downed Mt. Pleasant, 15-0, in 3-innings.
Photo by Dan Hockett
WBND’s Logan Kelley (55) makes contact against Mt. Pleasant Monday in West Burlington. No. 14 West Burlington – Notre Dame downed Mt. Pleasant, 15-0, in 3-innings.
Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Lauren Summers (6) sends one across the plate against Mt. Pleasant Monday in West Burlington. No. 14 West Burlington – Notre Dame downed Mt. Pleasant, 15-0, in 3-innings.
Photo by Dan Hockett
WBND’s Abbey Bence (12) rounds the bases after hitting her first of 2-homeruns against Mt. Pleasant Monday in West Burlington. No. 14 West Burlington – Notre Dame downed Mt. Pleasant, 15-0, in 3-innings.
Categories
Burlington Burlington Notre Dame Iowa Softball Sports West Burlington

No. 13 Falcons split with No. 14 Grayhounds, 1-2, 4-2

Photo by Dan Hockett
Burlington’s Lydia Allen-Barnes (4) slides safe at second base beating the tag by WBND Shortstop Reagan Engberg (22) in the first game of a doubleheader against Burlington Friday in Burlington. No. 13 (3A) West Burlington – Notre Dame split with No. 14 (4A) Burlington, 1-2, 4-2.
Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Lolo Krieger (17) catches a popup against Burlington in the first game of a doubleheader against Burlington Friday in Burlington. No. 13 (3A) West Burlington – Notre Dame split with No. 14 (4A) Burlington, 1-2, 4-2.
Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington – Notre Dame Third Baseman Madelyn Stutsman (19) catches a Burlington popup in the first game of a doubleheader against Burlington Friday in Burlington. No. 13 (3A) West Burlington – Notre Dame split with No. 14 (4A) Burlington, 1-2, 4-2.
Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Elise Oleson (13) makes contact in the second inning of the first game of a doubleheader against Burlington Friday in Burlington. No. 13 (3A) West Burlington – Notre Dame split with No. 14 (4A) Burlington, 1-2, 4-2.
Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Logan Kelly (55) is congratulated by teammate Elise Oleson (13) after hitting a solo homerun in the first game of a doubleheader against Burlington Friday in Burlington. No. 13 (3A) West Burlington – Notre Dame split with No. 14 (4A) Burlington, 1-2, 4-2.
Photo by Dan Hockett
Burlington’s Lydia Allen-Barnes (4) slides safe at second base beating the throw WBND Shortstop Reagan Engberg (22) in the first game of a doubleheader against Burlington Friday in Burlington. No. 13 (3A) West Burlington – Notre Dame split with No. 14 (4A) Burlington, 1-2, 4-2.
Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Abby Bence (12) throws to the plate in the second game of a doubleheader against Burlington Friday in Burlington. No. 13 (3A) West Burlington – Notre Dame split with No. 14 (4A) Burlington, 1-2, 4-2.