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WB’s Diaz Signs with SCC Softball

Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington High School Senior Machaela Diaz (center) signs to play softball with Southeastern Community College. Diaz played on West Burlington / Notre Dame’s 2011 Softball State Runner-Up Team and the 2014 State 8th Place Team. Her father, Mickey Diaz (left) and SCC Softball Coach Melissa Flores looks on.
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West Burlington High School Senior Machaela Diaz (center) signs to play softball with Southeastern Community College. Diaz played on West Burlington / Notre Dame’s 2011 Softball State Runner-Up Team and the 2014 State 8th Place Team. Her father, Mickey Diaz (left) and SCC Softball Coach Melissa Flores looks on.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame – Danville Wrestling

Photo by Dan Hockett Front (l-r): Tristan Garcia, Dylan Willey, Noah Graham, Kenji Yohena, Wayne Briggs. Back (l-r): Rodrigo Ramos, Luke Shipley, Coleton Masterson, Gage Jarrett, Sam Banks. Not pictured: Ryan McElderry.
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Front (l-r): Tristan Garcia, Dylan Willey, Noah Graham, Kenji Yohena, Wayne Briggs.
Back (l-r): Rodrigo Ramos, Luke Shipley, Coleton Masterson, Gage Jarrett, Sam Banks.
Not pictured: Ryan McElderry.
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West Burlington Wrestling Cheerleaders

Photo by Dan Hockett L-R: Lydia Vance, Timber Newman, Athena Moad, Tessa Piper, Kinnedi Springsteen Brown.
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L-R: Lydia Vance, Timber Newman, Athena Moad, Tessa Piper, Kinnedi Springsteen Brown.
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Long Range Nike Missiles Shoot down Falcons, 100-38

Top ranked Notre Dame hits 15 three-pointers in rout

Photo by Dan Hockett Notre Dame’s Taylor Hickey (32) is fouled by West Burlington’s Aubrey Schmitt going to the basket Friday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 100-38.
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Notre Dame’s Taylor Hickey (32) is fouled by West Burlington’s Aubrey Schmitt going to the basket Friday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 100-38.
Photo by Dan Hockett Notre Dame’s Johanna Myers (12) shoots over West Burlington’s Jerri Price (31) Friday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 100-38.
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Notre Dame’s Johanna Myers (12) shoots over West Burlington’s Jerri Price (31) Friday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 100-38.
Photo by Dan Hockett Notre Dame’s Courtney Coffin hits a layup against West Burlington Friday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 100-38.
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Notre Dame’s Courtney Coffin hits a layup against West Burlington Friday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 100-38.
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Notre Dame Tops West Burlington, 63-54

Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Neiko Selman goes to the basket against Notre Dame Friday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 63-54.
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West Burlington’s Neiko Selman goes to the basket against Notre Dame Friday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 63-54.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Da’shon Johnson (23) drives the baseline against Notre Dame Friday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 63-54.
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West Burlington’s Da’shon Johnson (23) drives the baseline against Notre Dame Friday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 63-54.
Photo by Dan Hockett Notre Dame’s Xavior Williams (1) drives to the lane while guarded by West Burlington’s Jarod Fogle Friday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 63-54.
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Notre Dame’s Xavior Williams (1) drives to the lane while guarded by West Burlington’s Jarod Fogle Friday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 63-54.
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WB Quad Wrestling Match

Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington/Notre Dame/Danville’s Rodrigo Ramos cradles New London’s Justin Carter before pinning Carter in 145lb match Thursday night in West Burlington.
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West Burlington/Notre Dame/Danville’s Rodrigo Ramos cradles New London’s Justin Carter before pinning Carter in 145lb match Thursday night in West Burlington.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington/Notre Dame/Danville’s Dillion Willey cradles Van Buren’s Darian Petersen in 138lb match Thursday night in West Burlington. Willey pinned Petersen.
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West Burlington/Notre Dame/Danville’s Dillion Willey cradles Van Buren’s Darian Petersen in 138lb match Thursday night in West Burlington. Willey pinned Petersen.
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Bulldogs nip Falcons, 38-33

Photo by Dan Hockett The West Burlington / Notre Dame Falcons charge onto Bill Nelson Field Friday night to clash with the Mediapolis Bulldogs. The game turned into an epic battle between two Southeast Iowa Teams with playoff ramifications.
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The West Burlington / Notre Dame Falcons charge onto Bill Nelson Field Friday night to clash with the Mediapolis Bulldogs. The game turned into an epic battle between two Southeast Iowa Teams with playoff ramifications.
Photo by Dan Hockett Mediapolis Running Back Steven Holloway carries the ball against West Burlington / Notre Dame Friday night in West Burlington. Mediapolis defeated WBND, 38-33.
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Mediapolis Running Back Steven Holloway carries the ball against West Burlington / Notre Dame Friday night in West Burlington. Mediapolis defeated WBND, 38-33.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington / Notre Dame Defensive Back Xavior Williams (1) knocks the ball loose from Mediapolis Running Back Cole Erickson Friday night in West Burlington. WBND recovered the fumble.  Mediapolis defeated WBND, 38-33.
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West Burlington / Notre Dame Defensive Back Xavior Williams (1) knocks the ball loose from Mediapolis Running Back Cole Erickson Friday night in West Burlington. WBND recovered the fumble. Mediapolis defeated WBND, 38-33.
Photo by Dan Hockett Mediapolis Quarterback Arthur Brown carries the ball down the right side against West Burlington / Notre Dame Friday night in West Burlington. Mediapolis defeated WBND, 38-33.
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Mediapolis Quarterback Arthur Brown carries the ball down the right side against West Burlington / Notre Dame Friday night in West Burlington. Mediapolis defeated WBND, 38-33.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington / Notre Dame Tight End Clay Siefken catches a touchdown pass from Quarterback Brant Wrede with 5-seconds remaining before halftime Friday night in West Burlington. Mediapolis defeated WBND, 38-33.
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West Burlington / Notre Dame Tight End Clay Siefken catches a touchdown pass from Quarterback Brant Wrede with 5-seconds remaining before halftime Friday night in West Burlington. Mediapolis defeated WBND, 38-33.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington / Notre Dame’s Xavior Williams (1), Isaiah Trousil (28), Aaron Garrison (75), celebrate Tim Williams (back) 98-yard touchdown run in the third quarter against Mediapolis Friday night in West Burlington. Mediapolis defeated WBND, 38-33.
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West Burlington / Notre Dame’s Xavior Williams (1), Isaiah Trousil (28), Aaron Garrison (75), celebrate Tim Williams (back) 98-yard touchdown run in the third quarter against Mediapolis Friday night in West Burlington. Mediapolis defeated WBND, 38-33.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington / Notre Dame’s Isaiah Trousil (28), Jacob Hostetter (55), Hayden Wilson (14) celebrate Xavior Williams (center back) return of the Mediapolis punt for a touchdown in the third quarter against Mediapolis Friday night in West Burlington. Mediapolis defeated WBND, 38-33.
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West Burlington / Notre Dame’s Isaiah Trousil (28), Jacob Hostetter (55), Hayden Wilson (14) celebrate Xavior Williams (center back) return of the Mediapolis punt for a touchdown in the third quarter against Mediapolis Friday night in West Burlington. Mediapolis defeated WBND, 38-33.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington / Notre Dame Fans cheer for their Falcons Friday night in West Burlington.
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West Burlington / Notre Dame Fans cheer for their Falcons Friday night in West Burlington.
Photo by Dan Hockett Mediapolis Running Back Josh Osborne carries the ball against West Burlington / Notre Dame Friday night in West Burlington. Mediapolis defeated WBND, 38-33.
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Mediapolis Running Back Josh Osborne carries the ball against West Burlington / Notre Dame Friday night in West Burlington. Mediapolis defeated WBND, 38-33.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington / Notre Dame Teammates raise helmets to thank fans after their game against Mediapolis Friday night in West Burlington. Mediapolis defeated WBND, 38-33.
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West Burlington / Notre Dame Teammates raise helmets to thank fans after their game against Mediapolis Friday night in West Burlington. Mediapolis defeated WBND, 38-33.
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WBND defeats West Liberty, 28-7

Photo by Dan Hockett A ‘Pick-6’ puts the Falcons on the scoreboard first! West Burlington – Notre Dame Defensive Back Xavier Williams (1) returns an intercepted pass for a touchdown against West Liberty in the second quarter Friday night in West Liberty. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated West Liberty, 28-7.
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A ‘Pick-6’ puts the Falcons on the scoreboard first! West Burlington – Notre Dame Defensive Back Xavier Williams (1) returns an intercepted pass for a touchdown against West Liberty in the second quarter Friday night in West Liberty. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated West Liberty, 28-7.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Spencer Ferguson carries the ball against West Liberty Friday night in West Liberty. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated West Liberty, 28-7.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Spencer Ferguson carries the ball against West Liberty Friday night in West Liberty. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated West Liberty, 28-7.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Running Back Tim Williams (21) advances the ball before being tackled by West Liberty’s Chris McMichael (34) Friday night in West Liberty. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated West Liberty, 28-7.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Running Back Tim Williams (21) advances the ball before being tackled by West Liberty’s Chris McMichael (34) Friday night in West Liberty. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated West Liberty, 28-7.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Isaiah Trousil (28) tips the ball away from West Liberty Receiver Joe Baker (4) Friday night in West Liberty. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated West Liberty, 28-7.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Isaiah Trousil (28) tips the ball away from West Liberty Receiver Joe Baker (4) Friday night in West Liberty. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated West Liberty, 28-7.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Offense lines up against West Liberty’s Defense Friday night in West Liberty. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated West Liberty, 28-7.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Offense lines up against West Liberty’s Defense Friday night in West Liberty. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated West Liberty, 28-7.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Jacob Smith carries the ball against West Liberty Friday night in West Liberty. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated West Liberty, 28-7.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Jacob Smith carries the ball against West Liberty Friday night in West Liberty. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated West Liberty, 28-7.
Photo by Dan Hockett West  Burlington – Notre Dame’s Tyson Abbott (15) advances the ball against West Liberty Friday night in West Liberty. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated West Liberty, 28-7.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Tyson Abbott (15) advances the ball against West Liberty Friday night in West Liberty. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated West Liberty, 28-7.
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NBC: Artificial Turf May Cause Cancer

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The Real Story About What Ended the Great Depression (Hint: It Wasn’t the New Deal)

Click here: The cruel irony of the New Deal is that the liberals’ honorable intentions to help the poor and the unemployed caused more human suffering than any other set of ideas in the past century.
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