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WB Tops L&M, 4-3

Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Jayden Zurita snags a hopping grounder before throwing to first for the out against L&M Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated L&M, 4-3.
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West Burlington’s Jayden Zurita snags a hopping grounder before throwing to first for the out against L&M Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated L&M, 4-3.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington Third Baseman Jacob Fritz (22) tags L&M’s Kyler Bemis out at third in the second inning Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated L&M, 4-3.
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West Burlington Third Baseman Jacob Fritz (22) tags L&M’s Kyler Bemis out at third in the second inning Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated L&M, 4-3.
Photo by Dan Hockett L&M Catcher Lowden Gabriel tags West Burlington’s Cameron Guihan out at home Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated L&M, 4-3.
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L&M Catcher Lowden Gabriel tags West Burlington’s Cameron Guihan out at home Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated L&M, 4-3.
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WB Varsity Baseball 2016

Photo by Dan Hockett Front (l-r): Dreyton LaVeine, Austin Mixer, Jonah Marlow, Tyler Dameron, Cordell Scarborough, Mason Shullaw. Center (l-r): Daniel Crooks, Tate Snodgrass, Colton Hohenthaner, Brice Mennen, Drake Day, Jayden Zurita, Jacob Fritz. Back (l-r): Asst. Coach Ethan Siebers, Conner Hand, Kincaid Mitchell, Drew Pence, Cameron Guihan, Head Coach Pat McKasson.
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Front (l-r): Dreyton LaVeine, Austin Mixer, Jonah Marlow, Tyler Dameron, Cordell Scarborough, Mason Shullaw.
Center (l-r): Daniel Crooks, Tate Snodgrass, Colton Hohenthaner, Brice Mennen, Drake Day, Jayden Zurita, Jacob Fritz.
Back (l-r): Asst. Coach Ethan Siebers, Conner Hand, Kincaid Mitchell, Drew Pence, Cameron Guihan, Head Coach Pat McKasson.
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WB JV Baseball 2016

Photo by Dan Hockett Front (l-r): Kody Sargeant, Xander Chalupa, Dalton Machholz, Austin Mixer, Jonah Marlow. Center (l-r): Jackell Duerre, Colby Schenk, Drake Day, Brice Mennen, Lucas Pratt, Cordell Scarborough. Back (l-r): Asst. Coach Ethan Siebers, Tyler Dameron, Conner Hand, Taylor Martin, Head Coach Pat McKasson.
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Front (l-r): Kody Sargeant, Xander Chalupa, Dalton Machholz, Austin Mixer, Jonah Marlow.
Center (l-r): Jackell Duerre, Colby Schenk, Drake Day, Brice Mennen, Lucas Pratt, Cordell Scarborough.
Back (l-r): Asst. Coach Ethan Siebers, Tyler Dameron, Conner Hand, Taylor Martin, Head Coach Pat McKasson.
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WB 8th Grade Baseball 2016

Photo by Dan Hockett Front (l-r): Erick Daly, Riley Ruther, Tate Nelson. Center (l-r): Dylan McElderry, Hunter Reich, Gage Webster, William Godar, Zachary Krantz. Back (l-r): Head Coach Roger Pross, Bret Masters, Jonah Fritz, Asst. Coach Ryan Phillips.
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Front (l-r): Erick Daly, Riley Ruther, Tate Nelson.
Center (l-r): Dylan McElderry, Hunter Reich, Gage Webster, William Godar, Zachary Krantz.
Back (l-r): Head Coach Roger Pross, Bret Masters, Jonah Fritz, Asst. Coach Ryan Phillips.
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WB 7th Grade Baseball 2016

Photo by Dan Hockett Front (l-r): Ty Hill, Elijah Vance. Center (l-r): Kenyon Boyd, Kendell Baker, Bryer Atwater, Colton Sherwood, Tyler Hartman. Back (l-r): Head Coach Roger Pross, Cayson Shipp, Austin Cox, Gavin Dunkin, Patrick Brown, Asst. Coach Ryan Phillips.
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Front (l-r): Ty Hill, Elijah Vance.
Center (l-r): Kenyon Boyd, Kendell Baker, Bryer Atwater, Colton Sherwood, Tyler Hartman.
Back (l-r): Head Coach Roger Pross, Cayson Shipp, Austin Cox, Gavin Dunkin, Patrick Brown, Asst. Coach Ryan Phillips.
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Falcons Sweep Columbus

Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Morgan Flowers looks to Coach before stepping back in the batter’s box against Columbus Tuesday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Columbus, 13-1 in 3-innings.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Morgan Flowers looks to Coach before stepping back in the batter’s box against Columbus Tuesday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Columbus, 13-1 in 3-innings.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington Pitcher Drew Pence sends the ball to the plate against Columbus Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Columbus, 14-0 in 5-innings.
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West Burlington Pitcher Drew Pence sends the ball to the plate against Columbus Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Columbus, 14-0 in 5-innings.
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Baseball: As Unique as America

Why is baseball called “America’s pastime”? What makes it any more unique than, say, football, basketball, or hockey? George Will, a Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and the author of two bestselling books on baseball, explains why the sport known as “America’s pastime” may really be just that.

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Falcons Season Ends at District Final with Regina, 8-6

Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Brant Wrede beats the tag at first base by Iowa City Regina’s Jordan Nelson (5) during the District-10 final at Wellman Saturday night. Regina defeated West Burlington, 8-6.
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West Burlington’s Brant Wrede beats the tag at first base by Iowa City Regina’s Jordan Nelson (5) during the District-10 final at Wellman Saturday night. Regina defeated West Burlington, 8-6.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington Second Baseman Masin Shullaw (23) tags out Iowa City Regina’s Joe Hein (26) at second base during the District-10 final at Wellman Saturday night. Regina defeated West Burlington, 8-6.
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West Burlington Second Baseman Masin Shullaw (23) tags out Iowa City Regina’s Joe Hein (26) at second base during the District-10 final at Wellman Saturday night. Regina defeated West Burlington, 8-6.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington Right Fielder Jarod Fogle makes the catch for Regna out during the District-10 final at Wellman Saturday night. Regina defeated West Burlington, 8-6.
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West Burlington Right Fielder Jarod Fogle makes the catch for Regna out during the District-10 final at Wellman Saturday night. Regina defeated West Burlington, 8-6.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington dugout cheers for their teammates during the District-10 final against Iowa City Regina at Wellman Saturday night. Regina defeated West Burlington, 8-6.
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West Burlington dugout cheers for their teammates during the District-10 final against Iowa City Regina at Wellman Saturday night. Regina defeated West Burlington, 8-6.
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Falcons Head to District Final!

Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington Second Baseman Masin Shulaw tries to make the play against Central Lee base runner Garrett Holtkamp in the Class 2A District-10 Semifinal Tuesday night in Wellman. West Burlington defeated Central Lee, 8-6.
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West Burlington Second Baseman Masin Shulaw tries to make the play against Central Lee base runner Garrett Holtkamp in the Class 2A District-10 Semifinal Tuesday night in Wellman. West Burlington defeated Central Lee, 8-6.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington Left Fielder Daniel Crooks catches a Central Lee fly ball for the out in the Class 2A District-10 Semifinal Tuesday night in Wellman. West Burlington defeated Central Lee, 8-6.
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West Burlington Right Fielder Daniel Crooks catches a Central Lee fly ball for the out in the Class 2A District-10 Semifinal Tuesday night in Wellman. West Burlington defeated Central Lee, 8-6.
Photo by Dan Hockett Central Lee’s Garret Weirather (22) steals second as West Burlington Shortstop Nathan Crooks (12) leaps to stop a high throw in the Class 2A District-10 Semifinal Tuesday night in Wellman. West Burlington defeated Central Lee, 8-6.
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Central Lee’s Garret Weirather (22) steals second as West Burlington Shortstop Nathan Crooks (12) leaps to stop a high throw in the Class 2A District-10 Semifinal Tuesday night in Wellman. West Burlington defeated Central Lee, 8-6.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington Second Baseman Masin Shulaw makes the play on a Central Lee popup in the Class 2A District-10 Semifinal Tuesday night in Wellman. West Burlington defeated Central Lee, 8-6.
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West Burlington Second Baseman Masin Shulaw makes the play on a Central Lee popup in the Class 2A District-10 Semifinal Tuesday night in Wellman. West Burlington defeated Central Lee, 8-6.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington Pitcher Tyson Abbott sends the ball to plate against Central Lee in the Class 2A District-10 Semifinal Tuesday night in Wellman. West Burlington defeated Central Lee, 8-6.
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West Burlington Pitcher Tyson Abbott sends the ball to plate against Central Lee in the Class 2A District-10 Semifinal Tuesday night in Wellman. West Burlington defeated Central Lee, 8-6.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington Left Fielder Daniel Crooks catches a Central Lee fly ball for the out in the Class 2A District-10 Semifinal Tuesday night in Wellman. West Burlington defeated Central Lee, 8-6.
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West Burlington Right Fielder Daniel Crooks catches a Central Lee fly ball for the out in the Class 2A District-10 Semifinal Tuesday night in Wellman. West Burlington defeated Central Lee, 8-6.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington Second Baseman Masin Shulaw tags Central Lee base runner Ben Rooney out in the Class 2A District-10 Semifinal Tuesday night in Wellman. West Burlington defeated Central Lee, 8-6.
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West Burlington Second Baseman Masin Shulaw tags Central Lee base runner Ben Rooney out in the Class 2A District-10 Semifinal Tuesday night in Wellman. West Burlington defeated Central Lee, 8-6.
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Falcons Top Wapello, 11-1

Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington Head Coach Pat McKasson (00) is about to get doused by his team after they won their last home game of the season against Wapello, 11-1 in 5-innings Tuesday night in West Burlington.
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West Burlington Head Coach Pat McKasson (00) is about to get doused by his team after they won their last home game of the season against Wapello, 11-1 in 5-innings Tuesday night in West Burlington.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Clay Siefken (right) hugs his father, Roger Siefken, after he brought his son his homerun ball that ended the game against Wapello Tuesday night in West Burlington. WB defeated Wapello, 11-1.
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West Burlington’s Clay Siefken (right) hugs his father, Roger Siefken, after he brought his son his homerun ball that ended the game against Wapello Tuesday night in West Burlington. WB defeated Wapello, 11-1.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington Shortstop Nathan Crooks makes an over the shoulder catch for an out against Wapello in the first inning of Tuesday night’s in West Burlington. WB defeated Wapello, 11-1.
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West Burlington Shortstop Nathan Crooks makes an over the shoulder catch for an out against Wapello in the first inning of Tuesday night’s in West Burlington. WB defeated Wapello, 11-1.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington Pitcher Tyson Abbott chalks up a win against Wapello Tuesday night in West Burlington. WB defeated Wapello, 11-1.
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West Burlington Pitcher Tyson Abbott chalks up a win against Wapello Tuesday night in West Burlington.
WB defeated Wapello, 11-1.