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West Burlington Falcons Varsity Volleyball 2024

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Front (l-r): Jayonna Hiley, Carli Cline, Madelyn Hamelton, Brenna Beggs, Isabella Callison, Brooke Long, Taryn Snodgrass.
Middle: Emersyn Sherwood, Lily Gadau, Lydia Armstrong, Brylei Wiseman, Delaney Inghram, Baylee Woodsmall.
Back: Head Coach Maureen Heath, Brenna Shafer, Emersyn Hopkins, Abigall Ritter, Kaylee Webb, Kyleigh Applegate, Elley Frank, Kay’Lynn Yaeger, Asst. Coach Telisha Fedele
Not Pictured: Paige Kramer, Elyana Evans.
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US Households Lose More Than $15,000 a Year, under excessive Biden – Harris Regulations, Report Says

“Federal regulatory costs tax the average American household more than $15,000 per year under the Biden [Harris] administration. That’s more than what they pay for food, clothing, education, or any other household expense other than housing, consuming 17% of income and representing 22% of household expenses.”

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WB/ND Advances over Mepo, 14-2

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West Burlington – Notre Dame third baseman Shona Andersen (30) tags Mediapolis’ Avery Bandy (9) out trying to steal third during Iowa Class 3A Region-8 quarterfinal at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Thursday, July 11, 2024. West Burlington – Notre Dame won 14-2.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame right-fielder Isabella Blaufuss (18) catches a flyball hit deep to right during Iowa Class 3A Region-8 quarterfinal at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Thursday, July 11, 2024. West Burlington – Notre Dame won 14-2.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame short stop Logan Kelley (55) dives to catch a line drive for a Mepo out during Iowa Class 3A Region-8 quarterfinal at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Thursday, July 11, 2024. West Burlington – Notre Dame won 14-2.
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West Burlington – Notre Dames’ Anna Engberg (2) slides safe at second under Mediapolis shortstop Avery Crear (1) during Iowa Class 3A Region-8 quarterfinal at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Thursday, July 11, 2024. West Burlington – Notre Dame won 14-2.
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West Burlington – Notre Dames second baseman Lauren Krieger (17) looks to first during Iowa Class 3A Region-8 quarterfinal against Mediapolis at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Thursday, July 11, 2024. West Burlington – Notre Dame won 14-2.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame pitcher Madelyn Thomas (7) held Mediapolis to a pair of runs during Iowa Class 3A Region-8 quarterfinal against Mediapolis at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Thursday, July 11, 2024. West Burlington – Notre Dame won 14-2.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Coach David Oleson looks pleased with the Falcons performance against Mediapolis during the Iowa Class 3A Region-8 quarterfinal against Mediapolis at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Thursday, July 11, 2024. West Burlington – Notre Dame won 14-2.
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West Burlington – Notre Dames’ Madelyn Thomas (7) smashes a grand slam homerun during the Iowa Class 3A Region-8 quarterfinal against Mediapolis at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Thursday, July 11, 2024. West Burlington – Notre Dame won 14-2.
Falcon Softball Team
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Anna Engberg (2) Olivia Whitaker (8)
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Anna Engberg (2), Avery Crear (1)
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Anna Engberg (2), Avery Crear (1)
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Lauren Krieger (17)
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Isabella Blaufuss (18)
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Anna Engberg (2), Logan Kelley (55)
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Logan Kelley (55)
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Lauren Krieger (17)
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Madelyn Thomas (7)
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Madalynn Knapp (3)
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Lauren Krieger (17)
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Softball Team
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Olivia Whitaker (8), Anna Engberg (2), Lexy Davis
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Lauren Krieger (17), Kenna Jankowski (23)
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Mediapolis Bullettes v West Burlington – Notre Dame Falcons in the Iowa Class 3A Region-8 quarterfinal against Mediapolis at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Thursday, July 11, 2024. West Burlington – Notre Dame won 14-2.
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Independence Day Celebration in WB

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West Burlington, Iowa, Independence Day Celebration, July 4th, 2024.
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West Burlington, Iowa, Independence Day Celebration, July 4th, 2024.
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West Burlington, Iowa, Independence Day Celebration, July 4th, 2024.
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West Burlington, Iowa, Independence Day Celebration, July 4th, 2024.
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West Burlington, Iowa, Independence Day Celebration, July 4th, 2024.
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West Burlington, Iowa, Independence Day Celebration, July 4th, 2024.
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West Burlington, Iowa, Independence Day Celebration, July 4th, 2024.
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West Burlington, Iowa, Independence Day Celebration, July 4th, 2024.
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West Burlington, Iowa, Independence Day Celebration, July 4th, 2024
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West Burlington, Iowa, Independence Day Celebration, July 4th, 2024.
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West Burlington, Iowa, Independence Day Celebration, July 4th, 2024.
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West Burlington, Iowa, Independence Day Celebration, July 4th, 2024.
West Burlington, Iowa, Independence Day Celebration, July 4th, 2024.
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Crosstown Baseball: Falcons top Grayhounds, 8-3

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West Burlington’s Ayden Figuereo (99) steals second under the tag by Burlington’s Adrian Perez-Hall (7), Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024 at Burlington, Iowa. West Burlington defeated Burlington, 8-3.
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Burlington’s Christos Kantzavelos (1) slides safe at third beating the tag by West Burlington third baseman Isaac Beard (1) Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024 at Burlington, Iowa. West Burlington defeated Burlington, 8-3.
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West Burlington Pitcher Conner Bush (15) throws against Burlington Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024 at Burlington, Iowa. West Burlington defeated Burlington, 8-3.
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Burlington Pitcher Christos Kantzavelos (1) throws against West Burlington, Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024 at Burlington, Iowa. West Burlington defeated Burlington, 8-3.
Conner Bush (15)
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Conner Bush (15)
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Isaac Beard (1)
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Christos Kantzavelos (1)
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Conner Bush (15)
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West Burlington Falcon Baseball Team
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Caleb Bush (5), Christos Kantzavelos (1),, Ayden Figuereo (99)
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Isaac Beard (1), Christos Kantzavelos (1)
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Conner Bush (15)
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Brock Thuleen (27), Logan Messer (19)
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West Burlington Falcons v Burlington Grayhounds, Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024 at Burlington, Iowa. West Burlington defeated Burlington, 8-3.
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Military Appreciation Night at the Bees

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Linda Long of Burlington, with a hand from Bev Hockett of West Burlington, fastens a sign at the entry gate of Burlington Bees Ballpark to thank all who serve in the Military for our Security and Freedom, Tuesday, July 2nd , 2024.
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Linda Long of Burlington fastens signs and yellow ribbons at Burlington Bees Ballpark to thank all who serve in the Military for our Security and Freedom, Tuesday, July 2nd , 2024.
Military Appreciation Night at the Bees
Military Appreciation Night at the Bees
Military Appreciation Night at the Bees
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WB/ND over Holy Trinity, 10-0

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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Logan Kelley (55) slides safe at the plate in front of Holy Trinity Catcher, Ellie Hellman (25), Monday, July 1, 2024 at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Iowa. WB/ND defeated HTC, 10-0.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Isabella Blaufuss (18) steals second against Holy Trinity, Monday, July 1, 2024 at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Iowa. WB/ND defeated HTC, 10-0.
Logan Kelley (55)
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Logan Kelley (55), Shona Andersn (30)
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Lauren Krieger (17)
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Isabella Blaufuss (18)
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Lauren Krieger (17)
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Holy Trinity Catholic, Crusaders v. West Burlington – Notre Dame, Falcons, Monday, July 1, 2024 at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Iowa. WB/ND defeated HTC, 10-0. Photos by Dan Hockett
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Waterloo ‘East meets West’ Burlington

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West Burlington’s Ayden Figuereo (99) at bat against Waterloo East, Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at West Burlington, Iowa. Waterloo East 16, West Burlington 8.
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West Burlington catcher Emry Watson (42) and pitcher Silas Lotzow (21) against Waterloo East, Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at West Burlington, Iowa. Waterloo East 16, West Burlington 8.
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West Burlington’s Ayden Figuereo (99) steals second base against Waterloo East, Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at West Burlington, Iowa. Waterloo East 16, West Burlington 8.
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West Burlington Pitcher Silas Lotzow (21) throws against Waterloo East, Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at West Burlington, Iowa. Waterloo East 16, West Burlington 8.
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West Burlington’s Preyton Doty (24) tags Waterloo East’s Kade Krusemark (4) out at first on put-back Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at West Burlington, Iowa. Waterloo East 16, West Burlington 8.
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West Burlington’s Isaac Beard (1) tags Waterloo East’s Maddox Harn (3) out at third Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at West Burlington, Iowa. Waterloo East 16, West Burlington 8.
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West Burlington’s Caleb Bush (5) tags Waterloo East’s Caleb Peters (1) out at third Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at West Burlington, Iowa. Waterloo East 16, West Burlington 8.
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West Burlington Pitcher Silas Lotzow (21) throws against Waterloo East, Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at West Burlington, Iowa. Waterloo East 16, West Burlington 8.
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West Burlington’s Emry Watson (42) throws against Waterloo East, Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at West Burlington, Iowa. Waterloo East 16, West Burlington 8.
Ayden Figuereo (99)
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Ayden Figuereo (99)
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Tye Schellhorn (11) – Photo by Dan Hockett

Waterloo East v. West Burlington, Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at West Burlington, Iowa. Waterloo East 16, West Burlington 8. Photos by Dan Hockett

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Falcons overpower Lions, 12-2

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West Burlington – Notre Dame pitcher, Madelyn Thomas (7), pitches against Lone Tree, Monday, June 24, 2024, at Barb Carter Field, West Burlington, Iowa. West Burlington – Notre Dame Falcons defeated Lone Tree Loins, 12-2 in five-innings.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame third baseman, Shona Andersen (30), and Lone Tree’s Vivian Zaruba (3), look for the call, Monday, June 24, 2024, at Barb Carter Field, West Burlington, Iowa. West Burlington – Notre Dame Falcons defeated Lone Tree Loins, 12-2 in five-innings.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame pitcher, Madelyn Thomas (7), pitches against Lone Tree, Monday, June 24, 2024, at Barb Carter Field, West Burlington, Iowa. West Burlington – Notre Dame Falcons defeated Lone Tree Loins, 12-2 in five-innings.
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Falcons over Bears, 5-4

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Danville Centerfielder Kessler Whaley (5) catches a flyball for a West Burlington out, Tuesday, June 18th, 2024 at West Burlington, Iowa. West Burlington won, 5-4.
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Danville Pitcher Henry Bellrichard (4) pitches for the Bears Tuesday, June 18th, 2024 at West Burlington, Iowa. West Burlington won, 5-4.
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West Burlington’s Ayden Figuereo (99) connects against the Bears Tuesday, June 18th, 2024 at West Burlington, Iowa. West Burlington won, 5-4.
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West Burlington’s Brock Thuleen (27) gets a hit against the Bears Tuesday, June 18th, 2024 at West Burlington, Iowa. West Burlington won, 5-4.
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West Burlington Second Baseman Conner Bush (15) gets the tag out against the Bears Tuesday, June 18th, 2024 at West Burlington, Iowa. West Burlington won, 5-4.
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WB Falcon First Baseman Brock Thuleen attempta a tagout against Danville, Iowa Tuesday, June 18th, 2024 at West Burlington, Iowa. West Burlington won, 5-4.
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WB Falcon First Baseman Brock Thuleen
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West Burlington Pitcher Caleb Bush (5).
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WB Falcon First Baseman Brock Thuleen
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West Burlington’s Brock Thuleen (27)
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Danville Centerfielder Kessler Whaley (5) catches a flyball for a West Burlington out, Tuesday, June 18th, 2024 at West Burlington, Iowa. West Burlington won, 5-4.