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Falcons down Hawks, 13-1

Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Softball teammates wear retro 1980s uniforms to celebrate fifty-years of Lady Falcon Softball Thursday night game against Central Lee in West Burlington.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Softball teammates wear retro 1980s uniforms to celebrate fifty-years of Lady Falcon Softball Thursday night game against Central Lee in West Burlington.
Photo by Dan Hockett Central Lee’s Anna Krehbiel lays on third base beating the tag from West Burlington – Notre Dame Third Baseman Machaela Diaz Thursday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Central Lee, 13-1, in 4-innings.
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Central Lee’s Anna Krehbiel lays on third base beating the tag from West Burlington – Notre Dame Third Baseman Machaela Diaz Thursday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Central Lee, 13-1, in 4-innings.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Teammates share a laugh during a break in their game against Central Lee Thursday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Central Lee, 13-1, in 4-innings.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Teammates share a laugh during a break in their game against Central Lee Thursday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Central Lee, 13-1, in 4-innings.
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Lady Falcons mark 50-years of Softball

Photo by Dan Hockett Lady Falcon Softball Players, both past (right) and present (left), line the infield of Barb Carter Field to mark 50-years of softball in West Burlington Thursday night.
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Lady Falcon Softball Players, both past (right) and present (left), line the infield of Barb Carter Field to mark 50-years of softball in West Burlington Thursday night.
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Falcons Top Bears, 9-7

Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Adriana Moad slides safe in to second beating the tag of Danville Short Stop Natalie German Wednesday night in Danville. WBND defeated Danville, 9-7.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Adriana Moad slides safe in to second beating the tag of Danville Short Stop Natalie German Wednesday night in Danville. WBND defeated Danville, 9-7.
Photo by Dan Hockett Danville Right Fielder Ashley Pfadenhouer catches West Burlington-Notre Dame fly ball Wednesday night in Danville. WBND defeated Danville, 9-7.
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Danville Right Fielder Ashley Pfadenhouer catches West Burlington-Notre Dame fly ball Wednesday night in Danville. WBND defeated Danville, 9-7.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Short Stop Jashira Baylark tags Danville’s Ashley Pfadenhouer out at second Wednesday night in Danville. WBND defeated Danville, 9-7.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Short Stop Jashira Baylark tags Danville’s Ashley Pfadenhouer out at second Wednesday night in Danville. WBND defeated Danville, 9-7.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Kori Mesecher smiles as she heads for home after hitting her first of two homeruns Wednesday night in Danville. WBND defeated Danville, 9-7.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Kori Mesecher smiles as she heads for home after hitting her first of two homeruns Wednesday night in Danville. WBND defeated Danville, 9-7.
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Falcons Sweep Cardinal, 4-1, 9-1

Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Reagan Rogerson (left) and Second Baseman Riley Hale (right) celebrate after winning the first game of a doubleheader against Cardinal Tuesday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Cardinal, 4-1, 9-1.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Reagan Rogerson (left) and Second Baseman Riley Hale (right) celebrate after winning the first game of a doubleheader against Cardinal Tuesday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Cardinal, 4-1, 9-1.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Kelsi Hill looks for the next pitch from Cardinal in the first game of a doubleheader Tuesday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Cardinal, 4-1, 9-1.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Kelsi Hill looks for the next pitch from Cardinal in the first game of a doubleheader Tuesday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Cardinal, 4-1, 9-1.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Kori Mesecher is ready to send one to the plate in the second game of a doubleheader against Cardinal Tuesday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Cardinal, 4-1, 9-1.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Kori Mesecher is ready to send one to the plate in the second game of a doubleheader against Cardinal Tuesday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Cardinal, 4-1, 9-1.
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Falcons fall to Nikes, 6-1

Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Clay Siefken (13) is caught off base by Notre Dame First Baseman David Earhart (10) for the out Friday night in West Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 6-1.
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West Burlington’s Clay Siefken (13) is caught off base by Notre Dame First Baseman David Earhart (10) for the out Friday night in West Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 6-1.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington Catcher Tyson Abbott tags Notre Dame’s Adam Johs (2) at home for the out Friday night in West Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 6-1.
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West Burlington Catcher Tyson Abbott tags Notre Dame’s Adam Johs (2) at home for the out Friday night in West Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 6-1.
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Nikes top Falcons in extra innings, 15-13

Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington Catcher Cameron Guihan tags Notre Dame’s Logan Hoschek (23) out at the plate during the Community Field Tournament Saturday in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 15-13 in 9-innings.
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West Burlington Catcher Tyson Abbott tags Notre Dame’s Logan Hoschek (23) out at the plate during the Community Field Tournament Saturday in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 15-13 in 9-innings.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington Right Fielder Daniel Crooks catches a Nike fly ball for an out during the Community Field Tournament Saturday in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 15-13 in 9-innings.
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West Burlington Right Fielder Daniel Crooks catches a Nike fly ball for an out during the Community Field Tournament Saturday in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 15-13 in 9-innings.
Photo by Dan Hockett Notre Dame Second Baseman Jay Orth tags West Burlington’s Clay Siefken out at second during the Community Field Tournament Saturday in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 15-13 in 9-innings.
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Notre Dame Second Baseman Jay Orth tags West Burlington’s Clay Siefken out at second during the Community Field Tournament Saturday in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 15-13 in 9-innings.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington Pitcher Jayden Zurita looks to throw a strike against Notre Dame during the Community Field Tournament Saturday in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 15-13 in 9-innings.
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West Burlington Pitcher Jayden Zurita looks to throw a strike against Notre Dame during the Community Field Tournament Saturday in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 15-13 in 9-innings.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Daniel Crooks slides safe at home in front of Notre Dame Catcher Spencer Ferguson during the Community Field Tournament Saturday in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 15-13 in 9-innings.
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West Burlington’s Daniel Crooks slides safe at home in front of Notre Dame Catcher Spencer Ferguson during the Community Field Tournament Saturday in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 15-13 in 9-innings.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington Shortstop Nathan Crooks tags Notre Dame’s Spencer Ferguson out after Ferguson lost contact with the bag during the Community Field Tournament Saturday in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 15-13 in 9-innings.
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West Burlington Shortstop Nathan Crooks tags Notre Dame’s Spencer Ferguson out after Ferguson lost contact with the bag during the Community Field Tournament Saturday in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 15-13 in 9-innings.
Photo by Dan Hockett Notre Dame Reliever Quinn Koelker sends the ball to the plate during the Community Field Tournament Saturday in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 15-13 in 9-innings.
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Notre Dame Reliever Quinn Koelker sends the ball to the plate during the Community Field Tournament Saturday in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 15-13 in 9-innings.
Photo by Dan Hockett Notre Dame Shortstop Kevin Klein tags West Burlington’s Jayden Zurita out during the Community Field Tournament Saturday in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 15-13 in 9-innings.
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Notre Dame Shortstop Kevin Klein tags West Burlington’s Jayden Zurita out during the Community Field Tournament Saturday in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 15-13 in 9-innings.
Photo by Dan Hockett Notre Dame Left Fielder Logan Hoschek catches a West Burlington fly ball for an out during the Community Field Tournament Saturday in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 15-13 in 9-innings.
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Notre Dame Left Fielder Logan Hoschek catches a West Burlington fly ball for an out during the Community Field Tournament Saturday in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 15-13 in 9-innings.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington Relief Pitcher Nathan Crooks looks for a sign Crooks catches a Nike fly ball for an out during the Community Field Tournament Saturday in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 15-13 in 9-innings.
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West Burlington Relief Pitcher Nathan Crooks looks for a sign during the Community Field Tournament Saturday in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 15-13 in 9-innings.
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Falcons fall to Highland, 4-2

Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Left Fielder Lexy Davis reaches over the fence to deny Highland’s Kaytlin Chalupa a homerun in the fourth inning of Friday night’s game in West Burlington. Highland defeated WBND, 4-2.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Left Fielder Lexy Davis reaches over the fence to deny Highland’s Kaytlin Chalupa a homerun in the fourth inning of Friday night’s game in West Burlington. Highland defeated WBND, 4-2.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Courtney Coffin looks for the call after being tagged out by Highland Shortstop Bridget Murphy at second in the sixth inning of Friday night’s game in West Burlington. Highland defeated WBND, 4-2.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Courtney Coffin looks for the call after being tagged out by Highland Shortstop Bridget Murphy at second in the sixth inning of Friday night’s game in West Burlington. Highland defeated WBND, 4-2.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Shortstop Jashira Baylark denies Highland’s Kaytlin Chalupa a base hit in the sixth inning of Friday night’s game in West Burlington. Highland defeated WBND, 4-2.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Shortstop Jashira Baylark denies Highland’s Kaytlin Chalupa a base hit in the sixth inning of Friday night’s game in West Burlington. Highland defeated WBND, 4-2.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Left Fielder Lexy Davis catches a Highland fly ball during Friday night’s game in West Burlington. Highland defeated WBND, 4-2.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Left Fielder Lexy Davis catches a Highland fly ball during Friday night’s game in West Burlington. Highland defeated WBND, 4-2.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Reagan Rogerson (left) and Catcher Kelsi Hill (right) talk it over during Friday night’s game against Highland in West Burlington. Highland defeated WBND, 4-2.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Reagan Rogerson (left) and Catcher Kelsi Hill (right) talk it over during Friday night’s game against Highland in West Burlington. Highland defeated WBND, 4-2.
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Softball Ninja

Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Machaela Diaz looks to throw the ball back to the coach during warm-ups before Friday night’s game against Highland in West Burlington.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Machaela Diaz looks to throw the ball back to the coach during warm-ups before Friday night’s game against Highland in West Burlington.
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New London Topples Falcons, 5-3

Photo by Dan Hockett New London’s Morgan Christner rounds third after hitting her second homerun of the game against West Burlington – Notre Dame Thursday night in West Burlington. New London defeated WBND, 5-3.
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New London’s Morgan Christner rounds third after hitting her second homerun of the game against West Burlington – Notre Dame Thursday night in West Burlington. New London defeated WBND, 5-3.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Left Fielder Lexy Davis can’t find the handle on a fly ball hit deep to left field by New London Thursday night in West Burlington. New London defeated WBND, 5-3.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Left Fielder Lexy Davis can’t find the handle on a fly ball hit deep to left field by New London Thursday night in West Burlington. New London defeated WBND, 5-3.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Shortstop Jashira Baylark fields a fly ball hit by New London’s Breanna Mettler in the seventh inning Thursday night in West Burlington. New London defeated WBND, 5-3.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Shortstop Jashira Baylark fields a fly ball hit by New London’s Breanna Mettler in the seventh inning Thursday night in West Burlington. New London defeated WBND, 5-3.
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Falcons split with Grayhounds, 2-6, 6-5

Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Second Baseman Riley Hale looks to throw to first for the double play after making the tag at second to put Burlington’s Mia Ruther out in the second game of Wednesday night’s doubleheader in West Burlington. WBND split with Burlington, 2-6, 6-5.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Second Baseman Riley Hale looks to throw to first for the double play after making the tag at second to put Burlington’s Mia Ruther out in the second game of Wednesday night’s doubleheader in West Burlington. WBND split with Burlington, 2-6, 6-5.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Reagan Rogerson slides safe to third ahead of the throw to Burlington Third Baseman Lexie Mendez in the first game of Wednesday night’s doubleheader in West Burlington. WBND split with Burlington, 2-6, 6-5.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Reagan Rogerson slides safe to third ahead of the throw to Burlington Third Baseman Lexie Mendez in the first game of Wednesday night’s doubleheader in West Burlington. WBND split with Burlington, 2-6, 6-5.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Centerfielder Courtney Coffin takes a homerun away from Burlington in the second game of Wednesday night’s doubleheader in West Burlington. WBND split with Burlington, 2-6, 6-5.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Centerfielder Courtney Coffin takes a homerun away from Burlington in the second game of Wednesday night’s doubleheader in West Burlington. WBND split with Burlington, 2-6, 6-5.
Photo by Dan Hockett Burlington First Baseman Gretchen Durbala gets the out against West Burlington in the first game of Wednesday night’s doubleheader in West Burlington. WBND split with Burlington, 2-6, 6-5.
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Burlington First Baseman Gretchen Durbala gets the out against West Burlington in the first game of Wednesday night’s doubleheader in West Burlington. WBND split with Burlington, 2-6, 6-5.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Reagan Rogerson fires the ball to the plate against Burlington in the first game of Wednesday night’s doubleheader in West Burlington. WBND split with Burlington, 2-6, 6-5.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Reagan Rogerson fires the ball to the plate against Burlington in the first game of Wednesday night’s doubleheader in West Burlington. WBND split with Burlington, 2-6, 6-5.
Photo by Dan Hockett Burlington Pitcher Makaylin Powers sends the ball to the plate against West Burlington – Notre Dame in the first game of Wednesday night’s doubleheader in West Burlington. WBND split with Burlington, 2-6, 6-5.
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Burlington Pitcher Makaylin Powers sends the ball to the plate against West Burlington – Notre Dame in the first game of Wednesday night’s doubleheader in West Burlington. WBND split with Burlington, 2-6, 6-5.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Batter Jayla Kreiss looks for the next pitch in the first game of Wednesday night’s doubleheader against Burlington in West Burlington. WBND split with Burlington, 2-6, 6-5.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Batter Jayla Kreiss looks for the next pitch in the first game of Wednesday night’s doubleheader against Burlington in West Burlington. WBND split with Burlington, 2-6, 6-5.