Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington HS Senior Taryn Havener signs letter of intent Wednesday, November 8th, 2023 to play volleyball for the SCC Blackhawks. From left: SCC Volleyball Coach Michelle Glass, Danielle Havener (mother), Taryn Havener, Todd Havener (father), and Teague Havener (bother).
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington HS Senior Kennedy Ritter signs letter of intent Wednesday, November 8th, 2023 to run Cross Country for the SCC Blackhawks. From left: Olivia Ritter (sister), Ryan Ritter (father), Kennedy Ritter, Jacque Ritter (mother), Hannah Ritter (sister) and SCC Cross Country Coach Lucas Keifer.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington HS Senior Logan Kelley signs letter of intent Wednesday, November 8th, 2023 to play softball for Drake University Bulldogs. From left: Garrel Kelley (father), Logan Kelley, Minh Kelley (mother).
Photo by Dan Hockett Julianna Hill signs letter of intent Wednesday, November 8th, 2023 to play soccer for Northern Illinois University. From left: Notre Dame West Burlington Soccer Coach Todd Ackerman, Jayne Hill (mother), Julianna Hill, Dan Hill (father), JohnPaul Hill (brother), and Club Coach Jordan Burns.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Brenna Beggs (7) sends the ball over Grundy Center’s Ellery Luhring (1) during Regional Final Wednesday night at Williamsburg. 3rd – ranked Grundy Center ended West Burlington’s season in three straight sets, 25-19, 25-19, 25-15. Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Taryn Havener (28) goes up to block a shot by Grundy Center’s Carlie Willis (9) during Regional Final Wednesday night at Williamsburg. 3rd – ranked Grundy Center ended West Burlington’s season in three straight sets, 25-19, 25-19, 25-15. Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Isabella Blaufuss (18) digs to keep the ball in play against 3rd – ranked Grundy Center during Region-8 Final Wednesday night at Williamsburg. 3rd – ranked Grundy Center ended West Burlington’s season in three straight sets, 25-19, 25-19, 25-15. Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington Libero Carli Cline (33) digs to keep the ball in play against 3rd – ranked Grundy Center during Region-8 Final Wednesday night at Williamsburg. 3rd – ranked Grundy Center ended West Burlington’s season in three straight sets, 25-19, 25-19, 25-15. Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Taryn Snodgrass (16) goes up to block a shot by Grundy Center’s Shirley Monaghan (18) during Regional Final Wednesday night at Williamsburg. 3rd – ranked Grundy Center ended West Burlington’s season in three straight sets, 25-19, 25-19, 25-15. Grundy Center’s Shirley Monaghan (18) attacks over the net as West Burlington’s Brenna Beggs (7) and Brooke Long (17) defend during Regional Final Wednesday night at Williamsburg. 3rd – ranked Grundy Center ended West Burlington’s season in three straight sets, 25-19, 25-19, 25-15.Photo by Dan Hockett Grundy Center’s Shirley Monaghan (18) attacks over the net as West Burlington’s Brenna Beggs (7) and Isabella Callison (22) defend during Regional Final Wednesday night at Williamsburg. 3rd – ranked Grundy Center ended West Burlington’s season in three straight sets, 25-19, 25-19, 25-15. Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Baylee Woodsmall (11) serves during Regional Final Wednesday night at Williamsburg. 3rd – ranked Grundy Center ended West Burlington’s season in three straight sets, 25-19, 25-19, 25-15. Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington Head Coach Maureen Heath huddles with the team during a timeout in the Region-8 Final Wednesday night at Williamsburg. 3rd – ranked Grundy Center ended West Burlington’s season in three straight sets, 25-19, 25-19, 25-15. Iowa Class 2A’s 13th – ranked West Burlington Falcons v 3rd – ranked Grundy Center Spartans in Region-8 Final Wednesday October 25, 2023 at Williamsburg, Iowa. 3rd – ranked Grundy Center ended West Burlington’s season in three straight sets, 25-19, 25-19, 25-15. Photos by Dan Hockett
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington celebrates a sweep of Wilton in the Region-8 semifinal Monday night in West Burlington. Class 2A’s 13th ranked West Burlington topped Wilton, 25-21, 25-19, 25-22. Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Isabella Blaufuss (18) leaps to keep ball in play against Wilton in the Region-8 semifinal Monday night in West Burlington. Class 2A’s 13th ranked West Burlington topped Wilton, 25-21, 25-19, 25-22. Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington Libero Carli Cline (33) keeps ball in play against Wilton during Region-8 semifinal Monday night in West Burlington. Class 2A’s 13th ranked West Burlington topped Wilton, 25-21, 25-19, 25-22. Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Taryn Havener (28) sends the ball over Wilton’s Samantha Daufeldt (9) during Region-8 semifinal Monday night in West Burlington. Class 2A’s 13th ranked West Burlington topped Wilton, 25-21, 25-19, 25-22. Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Taryn Snodgrass (16) leaps to block shot by Wilton’s Kaydence Boorn (4) during Region-8 semifinal Monday night in West Burlington. Class 2A’s 13th ranked West Burlington topped Wilton, 25-21, 25-19, 25-22. Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Brenna Beggs (7) taps ball over Wilton’s Kaydence Boorn (4) during Region-8 semifinal Monday night in West Burlington. Class 2A’s 13th ranked West Burlington topped Wilton, 25-21, 25-19, 25-22. Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Baylee Woodsmall (11) dives to keep ball in play against Wilton during Region-8 semifinal Monday night in West Burlington. Class 2A’s 13th ranked West Burlington topped Wilton, 25-21, 25-19, 25-22. Wilton Beavers v West Burlington Falcons during Iowa Class 2A Region – 8 Volleyball Semifinal at West Burlington, Iowa, Monday, October 23, 2023. Iowa Class 2A’s 13th ranked West Burlington defeated Wilton, 25-21, 25-19, 25-22. Photos by Dan Hockett
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Taryn Snodgrass (16) dives to keep the ball in play against Cardinal during Class 2A, Region-8, quarterfinal Wednesday October 18, 2023 in West Burlington, Iowa. West Burlington (13th – ranked) overpowered Cardinal, 25-10, 25-4, 25-5. Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Taryn Havener (28) spikes the ball over Cardinal’s Kolbi Saner (23) during Class 2A, Region-8, quarterfinal Wednesday October 18, 2023 in West Burlington, Iowa. West Burlington (13th – ranked) overpowered Cardinal, 25-10, 25-4, 25-5. Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Carli Cline (33) keeps ball in play against Cardinal during Class 2A, Region-8, quarterfinal Wednesday October 18, 2023 in West Burlington, Iowa. West Burlington (13th – ranked) overpowered Cardinal, 25-10, 25-4, 25-5.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Mady Hamelton (23) keeps the ball in play against Cardinal during Class 2A, Region-8, quarterfinal Wednesday October 18, 2023 in West Burlington, Iowa. West Burlington (13th – ranked) overpowered Cardinal, 25-10, 25-4, 25-5. Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington Volleyball Coach Maureen Heath talks it over with the team during Class 2A, Region-8, quarterfinal Wednesday October 18, 2023 in West Burlington, Iowa. West Burlington (13th – ranked) overpowered Cardinal, 25-10, 25-4, 25-5. Iowa Class 2A, Region-8, quarterfinal, Wednesday October 18, 2023 in West Burlington, Iowa. Cardinal of Elden Comets v West Burlington Falcons Wednesday October 18, 2023 in West Burlington, Iowa. West Burlington (13th – ranked) overpowered Cardinal, 25-10, 25-4, 25-5. Photos by Dan Hockett
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame running back Blake Wilson (5) scampers 26-yards for a touchdown against Davis County Mustangs Friday October 13, 2023 at Bill Nelson Field, in West Burlington, Iowa. West Burlington – Notre Dame 43, Davis County 30. Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Quincy Collins (6) dives for touchdown against Davis County Mustangs Friday October 13, 2023 at Bill Nelson Field, in West Burlington, Iowa. West Burlington – Notre Dame 43, Davis County 30. West Burlington Arnold High School Homecoming. Davis County Mustangs v West Burlington – Notre Dame Falcons, Friday October 13, 2023 at Bill Nelson Field, in West Burlington, Iowa. West Burlington – Notre Dame Falcons – 43, Davis County Mustangs – 30. Photos by Dan Hockett
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s 2023 Homecoming King Conner Bush and Homecoming Queen Taryn Havener. Photo by Dan Hockett The moment they announce – Conner Bush is West Burlington’s 2023 Homecoming King! Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s 2023 Homecoming King Conner Bush receives his crown from Mr. Quentin Bonar, the 2022 Homecoming King. Conner is the son of Erin and Kevin Bush. He is involved in Cross Country, Basketball, Soccer, Baseball, Band, Marching Band, Jazz Band, Choir Acapella Choir, Quiz bowl, and National Honor Society. Photo by Dan Hockett The moment they announce – Taryn Havener is West Burlington’s 2023 Homecoming Queen!Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s 2023 Homecoming Queen Taryn Havener receives her crown from Ms. Lauren Summers, 2022 Homecoming Queen. Taryn is the daughter of Danielle and Todd Havener. She is involved in Volleyball, Basketball, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and the Extended Learning Program, and plans to continue her volleyball career at SCC and study business. West Burlington Arnold High School 2023 Homecoming Pep Assembly, Thursday, October 12, 2023. Photos by Dan Hockett