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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.
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Falcons Top Nikes, 8-4

Photo by Dan Hockett Notre Dame Pitcher Spencer Ferguson is tended by Trainer Erin Bush after being hit by a line drive in sixth-inning of a game with West Burlington Thursday night at Winegard Field in Burlington. Ferguson walked off the field under his own power.
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Notre Dame Pitcher Spencer Ferguson is tended by Trainer Erin Bush after being hit by a line drive in the sixth-inning of a game with West Burlington Thursday night at Winegard Field in Burlington. Ferguson walked off the field under his own power.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Nathan Crooks is tagged out at third by Notre Dame Third Baseman Adam Johs Thursday night at Winegard Field in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 8-4.
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West Burlington’s Nathan Crooks is tagged out at third by Notre Dame Third Baseman Adam Johs Thursday night at Winegard Field in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 8-4.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington Pitcher Clay Siefken goes the distance against Notre Dame Thursday night at Winegard Field in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 8-4.
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West Burlington Pitcher Clay Siefken goes the distance against Notre Dame Thursday night at Winegard Field in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 8-4.
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Tigers slay Falcons, 10-7

Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington Catcher Tyson Abbott tags out New London’s Britt Noel (13) at the plate Tuesday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 10-7.
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West Burlington Catcher Tyson Abbott tags out New London’s Britt Noel (13) at the plate Tuesday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 10-7.
Photo by Dan Hockett New London Catcher Sam Loyd steps on the plate for the force out on West Burlington’s Tyson Abbott Tuesday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 10-7.
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New London Catcher Sam Loyd steps on the plate for the force out on West Burlington’s Tyson Abbott Tuesday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 10-7.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Brant Wrede slides safe at second beating the tag from New London Shortstop Jayden Flowers Tuesday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 10-7.
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West Burlington’s Brant Wrede slides safe at second beating the tag from New London Second Baseman Reno Chiri Tuesday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 10-7.
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Falcons top Wapello, 12-4, to win tourney

Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Nathan Crooks rounds the bases after hitting a grand slam in fifth inning of the championship game of WB Tournament Saturday in West Burlington. WB defeated Wapello in a weather shorten game, 12-4.
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West Burlington’s Nathan Crooks rounds the bases after hitting a grand slam in fifth inning of the championship game of WB Tournament Saturday in West Burlington. WB defeated Wapello in a weather shortened game, 12-4.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Jaydon Zurita is called out at the plate as Wapello Pitcher Logan Belzer tries to make the tag in the fifth inning of the championship game of WB Tournament Saturday in West Burlington. WB defeated Wapello in a weather shorten game, 12-4.
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West Burlington’s Jaydon Zurita is called out at the plate as Wapello Pitcher Logan Belzer tries to make the tag in the fifth inning of the championship game of WB Tournament Saturday in West Burlington. WB defeated Wapello in a weather shortened game, 12-4.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Jarod Fogle gets the out against Wapello of the championship game of WB Tournament Saturday in West Burlington. WB defeated Wapello in a weather shorten game, 12-4.
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West Burlington’s Jarod Fogle gets the out against Wapello of the championship game of WB Tournament Saturday in West Burlington. WB defeated Wapello in a weather shortened game, 12-4.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Clay Siefken rounds the bases after hitting a home run in fourth inning of the championship game of WB Tournament Saturday in West Burlington. WB defeated Wapello in a weather shorten game, 12-4.
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West Burlington’s Clay Siefken rounds the bases after hitting a home run in fourth inning of the championship game of WB Tournament Saturday in West Burlington. WB defeated Wapello in a weather shortened game, 12-4.
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WB clips L&M, 11-10

Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Clay Siefken reaches for the bag before L&M First Baseman Logan Wheeler can make the tag during the first game of WB Tournament Saturday morning in West Burlington. WB defeated L&M, 11-10.
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West Burlington’s Clay Siefken reaches for the bag before L&M First Baseman Logan Wheeler can make the tag during the first game of WB Tournament Saturday morning in West Burlington. WB defeated L&M, 11-10.
Photo by Dan Hockett L&M Catcher Carson Cantrell tags West Burlington’s Clay Siefken out at home during the first game of WB Tournament Saturday morning in West Burlington. WB defeated L&M, 11-10.
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L&M Catcher Carson Cantrell tags West Burlington’s Clay Siefken out at home during the first game of WB Tournament Saturday morning in West Burlington. WB defeated L&M, 11-10.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington Left Fielder Brant Wrede makes the catch on a L&M popup during the first game of WB Tournament Saturday morning in West Burlington. WB defeated L&M, 11-10.
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West Burlington Left Fielder Brant Wrede makes the catch on a L&M popup during the first game of WB Tournament Saturday morning in West Burlington. WB defeated L&M, 11-10.