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WB’s Ty Hill Signs with Iowa Wesleyan

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Post date April 14, 2021

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West Burlington High School’s Ty Hill signs to play baseball with Iowa Wesleyan University, Monday afternoon in West Burlington. Joining Ty at signing are mother DeEtta Kniffen-Ross and father Tim Hill.

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West Burlington Varsity Baseball Coach Pat McKasson & Ty Hill

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West Burlington 2021 State Tournament Photos

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Post date April 10, 2021

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West Burlington Seniors, Sydney Marlow (10), Annaka Harris (2), Leah Collier (12), Natalie Vandenberg (4), and Lizzy Grobstitch (21) accept trophy for the Falcons first trip to the State Tournament since 1977 and first ever as a 5-player team. Monday March 1, 2021

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Iowa Girls State Basketball Tournament Class 3A Quarterfinal at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa, Monday March 1, 2021 Final score: West Burlington 30, West Lyon 52.

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West Burlington’s Annaka Harris (2) shoots over West Lyon’s Hayley Knoblock (4) during the Iowa Class 3A quarterfinal against West Lyon at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Monday March 1, 2021. West Burlington fell to West Lyon, 52-30.

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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (10) drives past West Lyon’s Randi Childress (40) during the Iowa Class 3A quarterfinal against West Lyon at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Monday March 1, 2021.

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West Burlington’s Leah Collier (12) shoots during the Iowa Class 3A quarterfinal against West Lyon at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Monday March 1, 2021.

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West Burlington’s Natalie Vandenberg (4) passes to Annaka Harris (2).

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West Burlington’s Abbey Bence (20) shoots over West Lyon’s Brooklyn Meyers (30)during the Iowa Class 3A quarterfinal against West Lyon at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Monday March 1, 2021.

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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (10) goes to the basket during the Iowa Class 3A quarterfinal against West Lyon at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Monday March 1, 2021.

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West Burlington’s McKenna Marlow (1) during the Iowa Class 3A quarterfinal against West Lyon at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Monday March 1, 2021.

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West Burlington’s Abbey Bence (20) drives the lane past West Lyon’s Brooklyn Meyers (30)during the Iowa Class 3A quarterfinal against West Lyon at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Monday March 1, 2021. .

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West Burlington’s Stacey Dzawo (11) during the Iowa Class 3A quarterfinal against West Lyon at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Monday March 1, 2021.

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West Burlington’s Elizabeth Grobstich (21) during the Iowa Class 3A quarterfinal against West Lyon at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Monday March 1, 2021.

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West Burlington’s Isabelle Ritter (22) during the Iowa Class 3A quarterfinal against West Lyon at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Monday March 1, 2021.

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West Burlington’s Trainer Erin Bush after the Iowa Class 3A quarterfinal against West Lyon at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Monday March 1, 2021.

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WB-ND Varsity Track 2021

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Post date March 27, 2021

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Front (l-r): Elise Oleson, Kennedy Ritter, Lauren Krogmeier, Jada Wiseman, Sydney Marlow, Kerrigan Belger, Kathryn Stephens, Josie Bentz. Second: Chloe Diewold, Abigail Bence, McKenna Marlow, Riley Richards, Lauren Summers, Logan Kelley, Brynn Logan, Hayley Miller. Third: Amiya Davis, Jenna Bentz, Amelia Schwenker, Nadiya Jones, Ava Parkins, Breck McVey, Rowan Willeford. Fourth: Hadley Augustine, Maisey Belger, Jia Qian Liu, Reyna Schafer, Kelli Orth, Ashi Pennaka, Isabella Blaufuss. Not pictured: Raigan Munson, Landry Begner. Back row: Asst. Coaches Josh Osborn & Corey Lamm, Head Coach Mike Gurius, Asst. Coaches Ryan Ritter & Jay Eilers.

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Front (l-r): Lucas Johnson, Caden Schwenker, Carson Chiprez, Alexander Etchison, Sage Eggar, Ryne Rogers. Second: Jace Figuereo, Alex Abouasaly, Travain Donaldson, Sam West, Kenyon Baker, Jackson Riley. Third: Dylan Kipp, Grant Boal, Brian Newberry, Kendell Baker, Anthony Hoffman, Brady Oleson, Zachary Webb. Fourth: Evan Eilers, Jordan Nupp, Ethan Eilers, Tyler Burch, Brady Heuvelmann, Josh Smith. Not pictured: Cole Bedenbender, Gediyon Boal, Dawson Gach, Noah Race, Kaysean Rice, Lance Steinhoff. Back row: Asst. Coaches Josh Osborn & Mike Gurius, Head Coach Corey Lamm, Asst. Coaches Ryan Ritter & Jay Eilers.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame Varsity Track Team for 2021

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Lee Boughton receives Sportsmanship Award

Post author By Falcon
Post date March 11, 2021

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Lee Boughton is recognized at the 2021 Girls’ State Basketball Tournament as a model of Sportsmanship for West Burlington High School and its community before the quarterfinal game between West Burlington and West Lyon, Monday March 1st at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.

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2021 WB Falcon State Tournament Team (21-2)

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Post date March 8, 2021

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Front (l-r): Lizzi Grobstitch (21), Annaka Harris (2), Sydney Marlow (10), Natalie Vandenberg (4), Leah Collier (12). Back: Asst. Coach Brendon Freeman, Stacey Dzawo (11), Isabelle Ritter (22), Riley Richards (13), McKenna Marlow (1), Logan Kelley (15), Kylee Logan (5), Abbey Bence (20), Head Coach John Vandenberg.

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West Burlington’s Natalie Vandenberg (4) looks to pass during the Iowa Class 3A quarterfinal against West Lyon at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Monday March 1, 2021. Vandenberg scored team high 10-points for the Falcons. West Burlington fell to West Lyon, 52-30.

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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (10) finds the lane filled with West Lyon defenders during the Iowa Class 3A quarterfinal against West Lyon at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Monday March 1, 2021. Marlow contributed 7-points for the Falcons. West Burlington fell to West Lyon, 52-30.

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West Burlington’s Annaka Harris (2) shoots over West Lyon’s Brooklyn Meyer (30) during the Iowa Class 3A quarterfinal against West Lyon at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Monday March 1, 2021. West Burlington fell to West Lyon, 52-30.

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West Burlington’s Logan Kelley (15) looks to the basket during the Iowa Class 3A quarterfinal against West Lyon at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Monday March 1, 2021. West Burlington fell to West Lyon, 52-30.

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West Burlington’s McKenna Marlow (1) looks to the basket during the Iowa Class 3A quarterfinal against West Lyon at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Monday March 1, 2021. West Burlington fell to West Lyon, 52-30.

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West Burlington’s Kendell Baker wins the BBQ wing eating contest during halftime of the West Burlington and West Lyon Class 3A State Tournament quarterfinal game in Des Moines, Monday, March 1, 2021.

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West Burlington’s Abbey Bence (20) goes to the basket over West Lyon’s Brooklyn Meyer (30) during the Iowa Class 3A quarterfinal against West Lyon at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Monday March 1, 2021. West Burlington fell to West Lyon, 52-30.

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West Burlington’s Leah Collier (12) sets up the play during the Iowa Class 3A quarterfinal against West Lyon at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Monday March 1, 2021. West Burlington fell to West Lyon, 52-30.

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West Burlington’s Kylee Logan (5) looks to pass during the Iowa Class 3A quarterfinal against West Lyon at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Monday March 1, 2021. West Burlington fell to West Lyon, 52-30.

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West Burlington’s Riley Richards (13) takes a look from three point range during the Iowa Class 3A quarterfinal against West Lyon at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Monday March 1, 2021. West Burlington fell to West Lyon, 52-30.

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WB Falcons heading to State Tournament

Post author By Falcon
Post date March 1, 2021

West Burlington will meet West Lyon in the Class 3A quarterfinal scheduled to start at 7:00pm Monday, March 1st, 2021 at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.

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West Burlington Falcon Class 3A State Tournament Team of 2021 receives keepsake basketballs from Farm Bureau Representative Laverne Neal Sunday afternoon, February 28th, before leaving for Des Moines.

Front (l-r): Lizzi Grobstitch, McKenna Marlow, Logan Kelley, Leah Collier, Stacey Dzawo, Isabelle Ritter Back: Farm Bureau Rep. Laverne Neal, Riley Richards, Annaka Harris, Natalie Vandenberg, Kylee Logan, Sydney Marlow, Abbey Bence.

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Falcons top Pekin in District Final, 74-59

Post author By Falcon
Post date February 24, 2021

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West Burlington’s Colton Sherwood (1) hits a three over Pekin’s Brady Millikin (11) during Tuesday night’s District final in Ottumwa. West Burlington defeated Pekin, 74-59. Falcons will meet Camanche in substate game Saturday at Muscatine. Winner of Saturday’s game will go to State Tournament in Des Moines.

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West Burlington’s Darian Johnson (24) takes it to the basket past Pekin’s Luke Long (23) during Tuesday night’s District final in Ottumwa. West Burlington defeated Pekin, 74-59. Falcons will meet Camanche in substate game Saturday at Muscatine. Winner of Saturday’s game will go to State Tournament in Des Moines.

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West Burlington’s Marvion Jackson (35) shoots over Pekin’s Luke Long (23) during Tuesday night’s District final in Ottumwa. West Burlington defeated Pekin, 74-59. Falcons will meet Camanche in substate game Saturday at Muscatine. Winner of Saturday’s game will go to State Tournament in Des Moines.

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West Burlington’s Kaysean Rice (23) grabs a rebound over Pekin’s Brady Millikin (11) during Tuesday night’s District final in Ottumwa. West Burlington defeated Pekin, 74-59. Falcons will meet Camanche in substate game Saturday at Muscatine. Winner of Saturday’s game will go to State Tournament in Des Moines.

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FALCONS GOING TO STATE! West Burlington edges West Liberty, 47-45

Post author By Falcon
Post date February 21, 2021

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West Burlington teammates celebrate a 47-45 win over West Liberty in the Class 3A Region-8 Championship Saturday night in Wapello.

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West Burlington teammates celebrate a 47-45 win over West Liberty in the Class 3A Region-8 Championship Saturday night in Wapello.

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West Burlington teammates celebrate with fans their 47-45 win over West Liberty in the Class 3A Region-8 Championship Saturday night in Wapello.

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Front (l-r): McKenna Marlow, Kylee Logan, Riley Richards, Elizabeth Grobstich. Back: Head Coach John Vandenberg, Stacey Dzawo, Annaka Harris, Sydney Marlow, Leah Collier, Natalie Vandenberg, Abigail Bence, Isabelle Ritter, Logan Kelley, Asst. Coach Brendon Freeman.

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Falcons down Hawks in District Semifinal, 78-61

Post author By Falcon
Post date February 18, 2021

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West Burlington’s Marvion Jackson (35) dunks the ball against Central Lee in the District-10 semifinal game Thursday night in West Burlington. Jackson scored 30-points for the night. West Burlington defeated Central Lee, 78-61.

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West Burlington’s Colton Sherwood (1) drives past Central Lee’s Kade Myhre in the District-10 semifinal game Thursday night in West Burlington. Sherwood scored 13-points for the night. West Burlington defeated Central Lee, 78-61.

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West Burlington’s Darian Johnson (24) goes to the basket over Central Lee’s Kade Myhre (1) & Bronson Sargent (11) in District-10 semifinal game Thursday night in West Burlington. Johnson scored 10-points for the Falcons. West Burlington defeated Central Lee, 78-61.

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West Burlington fans cheer their Falcons during Thursday night’s District semifinal game in West Burlington. Falcons won over Central Lee, 78-61.

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WB Advances, downs Central Lee, 49-38

Post author By Falcon
Post date February 17, 2021

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West Burlington teammates celebrate their Region-8 Semifinal win over Central Lee Wednesday night in West Burlington. #5 West Burlington defeated Central Lee, 49-38.

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West Burlington’s Logan Kelley (15) shoots over Central Lee Alivia Myhre (4) during the Region-8 Semifinal Wednesday night in West Burlington. #5 West Burlington defeated Central Lee, 49-38.

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West Burlington’s Abigail Bence (20) battles with Central Lee defenders for ball control during the Region-8 Semifinal Wednesday night in West Burlington. #5 West Burlington defeated Central Lee, 49-38

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West Burlington fans cheer when officials call a foul on Central Lee during the Region-8 Semifinal Wednesday night in West Burlington. #5 West Burlington defeated Central Lee, 49-38.

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