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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.
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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.

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 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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Trailing Highland 7-3, Falcons score 5 in bottom of seventh to win, 8-7

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West Burlington’s Brock Thuleen (27) celebrates with teammates a come from behind win over the Huskies Monday June 17th, 2024 at West Burlington. West Burlington Falcons defeated Highland Huskies, 8-7.
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West Burlington’s Levi Fletcher-Bates (7) beats the throw to Highland’s pitcher for a come from behind win over the Huskies Monday June 17th, 2024 at West Burlington. West Burlington Falcons defeated Highland Huskies, 8-7.
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Tigers top Falcons, 10-6

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West Burlington’s Brayden Roscum (22) slides safe at home under New London’s Michael Raines (25), Friday, May 31, 2024 at West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 10-6.
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West Burlington Head Coach Dreyton Laveine talks it over with the team Friday, May 31, 2024 at West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 10-6.
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New London’s Memphis Watson (11) slides on a putback before West Burlington first baseman Brock Thuleen (27) makes the tag, Friday, May 31, 2024 at West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 10-6.
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West Burlington’s Prior Bowen (13) slides to second as New London Shortstop Gavin Menke-Bailey (2) makes the play Friday, May 31, 2024 at West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 10-6.
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New London Tigers celebrate a win over West Burlington Falcons Friday, May 31, 2024 at West Burlington, Iowa. New London defeated West Burlington, 10-6.
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Hawks top Falcons, 8-1

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West Burlington’s Brock Thuleen (27) looks over a ball from Central Lee Pitcher Gage Van Ausdall (13), Tuesday, May 28, 2024 in West Burlington. Central Lee defeated West Burlington 8-1
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington Coach Dreyton Laveine calls a meeting on the mound, Tuesday, May 28, 2024 in West Burlington. Central Lee defeated West Burlington 8-1.

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Nikes down Falcons, 11-0

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West Burlington’s Isaac Beard (1) pitches against Burlington Notre Dame Friday, May 24, 2024 at West Burlington. Burlington Notre Dame defeated West Burlington 11-0.
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Burlington Notre Dame’s Jaxon Sadler (4) sends one to the plate against West Burlington Friday, May 24, 2024 at West Burlington. Burlington Notre dame defeated West Burlington 11-0.
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West Burlington’s Isaac Beard (1) tags Burlington Notre Dame’s Isaiah Crow (6) out at second, Friday, May 24, 2024 at West Burlington. Burlington Notre Dame defeated West Burlington 11-0.
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West Burlington’s Isaac Beard (1) looks for the call after tagging Burlington Notre Dame’s Isaiah Crow (6) out at second on Friday, May 24, 2024 at West Burlington. Burlington Notre Dame defeated West Burlington 11-0.
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West Burlington’s Caleb Bush (5) sends one to the plate Friday, May 24, 2024 at West Burlington. Burlington Notre Dame defeated West Burlington 11-0.
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West Burlington’s Ayden Figuereo (99) slides safe just beating the tag by Burlington Notre Dame third baseman Dylan Kipp (11) Friday, May 24, 2024 at West Burlington. Burlington Notre Dame defeated West Burlington 11-0.
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Keokuk spoils WB Opener, 14-7

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West Burlington’s Garret Bence (12) looks over a pitch by Keokuk’s Anthony Stice (21) Monday, May 20, 2024 at West Burlington, Iowa. West Burlington lost to Keokuk 14-7.
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Keokuk catcher Jacob Lantz (4) tags West Burlington’s Brock Thuleen (27) at the plate Monday, May 20, 2024 at West Burlington, Iowa. West Burlington lost to Keokuk 14-7.
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Diewold’s grand slam seals win for Falcons

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West Burlington’s Brady Diewold (7) sixth inning grand slam seals the win for the Falcons over Danville Tuesday June 20, 2023 at West Burlington, Iowa. West Burlington won, 9-4.
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Danville shortstop Jaden Bauer (12) shows the ball after the tag as West Burlington’s Zach Webb (34) looks for the call Tuesday June 20, 2023 at West Burlington, Iowa. West Burlington won, 9-4.
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West Burlington reliever Conner Bush (15) pitches against Danville Tuesday June 20, 2023 at West Burlington, Iowa. West Burlington won, 9-4.
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Danville right fielder Grady Walker (2) catches a fly ball for the out Tuesday June 20, 2023 at West Burlington, Iowa. West Burlington won, 9-4.
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Danville third-baseman Henry Bellrichard (4) tags out West Burlington’s Zach Webb (34) Tuesday June 20, 2023 at West Burlington, Iowa. West Burlington won, 9-4.
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Falcons hold No.8 Nikes close

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West Burlington Catcher Jace Figuereo (99) tags Burlington Notre Dame’s Spencer Brent (5) for the third out in the sixth inning Friday, June 12, 2023, at Winegard Field in Burlington, Iowa. Class 1A’s 8th-ranked Nikes squeaked out a 6-2 win over West Burlington.
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West Burlington’s Connor Etchinson (6) slides safe at home under Burlington Notre Dame Catcher Logan Brent (24) to keep the Falcons within one run of Class 1A’s 8th-ranked Nikes in the fifth-inning. In the end, the Nikes squeaked out a 6-2 win over West Burlington Friday night at Winegard Field in Burlington, Iowa.
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Burlington Notre Dame’s Spencer Brent (5) steals second in the first inning, beating the tag by West Burlington Shortstop Jace Figuereo (99) Friday night at Winegard Field in Burlington, Iowa. Class 1A’s 8th-ranked Nikes squeaked out a 6-2 win over West Burlington.