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WB JV Baseball 2018

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Front (l-r): Austin Mixer, Zack Krantz, Bret Masters, Kendell Baker.
Middle: Cordell Scarborough, Bryer Atwater, Dylan McElderry, Hunter Reich, Jonah Fritz, Ty Hill.
Back: Kody Payne, Tate Nelson, Riley Ruther, Erick Daly, Elijah Vance, Head Coach Ethan Siebers.
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WB 8th Grade Baseball 2018

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Front (l-r): Dalton Hammond, Kaysean Rice, Damion Snyder, Kenyon Baker, Jay Felix.
Back: Asst. Coach John Vandenberg, Joey Brown, Andrew Krantz, Kaleb Allen, Asst. Coach Matt Rascon, Head Coach Shawn Allen.
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WB 7th Grade Baseball 2018

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Front (l-r): Austin Gerdner, Lyblie Christofferson, Brian Newberry.
Middle: Hayden Vanderberg, Trevor Howell, Zachary Webb, Collin Greco, Charles Mutchler, Brady Diewold.
Back: Asst. Coach John Vandenberg, Cenio Felix, Micah Mixer, Ryne Rogers, Jayden Kirby, Kody Allen, Head Coach Shawn Allen
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Falcons top Crusaders, 16-8

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West Burlington’s Colton Hohenthaner (21) celebrates with teammates at the plate after hitting a homerun against Holy Trinity Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Holy Trinity, 16-8.
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West Burlington’s Masin Shullaw (23) slides safe at second beating the tag by Holy Trinity Shortstop Jason Thurman Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Holy Trinity, 16-8.
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West Burlington Second Baseman Tyler Dameron (20) catches an infield fly against Holy Trinity Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Holy Trinity, 16-8.
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West Burlington First Baseman Brice Mennen (27) makes the play against Holy Trinity Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Holy Trinity, 16-8.
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Hawks down Falcons, 11-2

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West Burlington Shortstop Masin Shullaw (23) tags Central Lee’s Jake Fraise (13) out at second Friday night in West Burlington. Central Lee defeated West Burlington, 11-2.
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Central Lee’s Tyler Hopp (20) scores at home by beating the throw to West Burlington Catcher Dreyton LaVeine Friday night in West Burlington. Central Lee defeated West Burlington, 11-2.
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West Burlington Pitcher Jacob Fritz (22) throws against Central Lee Friday night in West Burlington. Central Lee defeated West Burlington, 11-2.
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West Burlington Shortstop Colton Hohenthaner catches a Central Lee popup Friday night in West Burlington. Central Lee defeated West Burlington, 11-2.
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West Burlington’s Brice Mennen rounds the bases after hitting a solo homerun against Central Lee Friday night in West Burlington. Central Lee defeated West Burlington, 11-2.
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VIDEO: Trophies are for Winning

Should kids be given trophies for playing sports, even when they don’t win? Are participation trophies a good or bad thing for young athletes? Former Olympian and LA Galaxy soccer star Cobi Jones shares his thoughts.

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Falcons fall to Mid-Prairie in District Semi, 6-2 (Part-1)

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West Burlington Teammates are disappointed after losing to Mid-Prairie in District-10 Semifinal Wednesday night in Iowa City. Mid-Prairie defeated West Burlington, 6-2.
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West Burlington Pitcher Jayden Zurita looks to plate in the District-10 Semifinal against Mid-Prairie Tuesday night in Iowa City. The rain delayed game was completed Wednesday. Mid-Prairie defeated West Burlington, 6-2.
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West Burlington’s Daniel Crooks makes contact with the ball in the District-10 Semifinal against Mid-Prairie Tuesday night in Iowa City. The rain delayed game was completed Wednesday. Mid-Prairie defeated West Burlington, 6-2.
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West Burlington First Baseman Brice Mennen secures the out in the District-10 Semifinal against Mid-Prairie Tuesday night in Iowa City. The rain delayed game was completed Wednesday. Mid-Prairie defeated West Burlington, 6-2.
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West Burlington’s Daniel Crooks celebrates after hitting a 2-run homer in fourth inning to momentarily tie it up with Mid-Prairie in the District-10 Semifinal Wednesday night in Iowa City. Mid-Prairie defeated West Burlington, 6-2.
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West Burlington Head Coach Pat McKasson (00) congratulates Daniel Crooks for hitting a 2-run homer in fourth inning to momentarily tie it up with Mid-Prairie in the District-10 Semifinal Wednesday night in Iowa City. Mid-Prairie defeated West Burlington, 6-2.
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West Burlington’s Dalton Machholz (13) dives safely back to first as Mid-Prairie Pitcher Ashton Bush throws the put-back to First Baseman Jared Miller (17) in the District-10 Semifinal Wednesday night in Iowa City. Mid-Prairie defeated West Burlington, 6-2.
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Falcons fall to Mid-Prairie in District Semi, 6-2 (Part-2)

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West Burlington Second Baseman Drake Day gets the force out against Mid-Prairie in the District-10 Semifinal Wednesday night in Iowa City. Mid-Prairie defeated West Burlington, 6-2.
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West Burlington Leftfielder Colton Hohenthaner catches a fly ball against Mid-Prairie in the District-10 Semifinal Wednesday night in Iowa City. Mid-Prairie defeated West Burlington, 6-2.
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West Burlington Catcher Dreyton LaVeine looks to tag Mid-Prairie’s Ryan Miller (9) at the plate in the District-10 Semifinal Wednesday night in Iowa City. Mid-Prairie defeated West Burlington, 6-2.
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West Burlington Catcher Dreyton LaVeine just misses the tag on Mid-Prairie’s Ryan Miller (9) at the plate in the District-10 Semifinal Wednesday night in Iowa City. Mid-Prairie defeated West Burlington, 6-2.
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West Burlington Pitcher Daniel Crooks sends one to plate in the District-10 Semifinal Wednesday night in Iowa City. Mid-Prairie defeated West Burlington, 6-2.
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West Burlington’s Dreyton LaViene makes contact in the District-10 Semifinal Wednesday night in Iowa City. Mid-Prairie defeated West Burlington, 6-2.
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West Burlington Relief Pitcher Tate Snodgrass retires Mid-Prairie in the seventh inning of the District-10 Semifinal Wednesday night in Iowa City. Mid-Prairie defeated West Burlington, 6-2.
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West Burlington Relief Pitcher Tate Snodgrass looks to the plate in the seventh inning of the District-10 Semifinal Wednesday night in Iowa City. Mid-Prairie defeated West Burlington, 6-2.
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West Burlington Second Baseman Drake Day snags an infield fly in the seventh inning of the District-10 Semifinal Wednesday night in Iowa City. Mid-Prairie defeated West Burlington, 6-2.
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West Burlington Shortstop Jayden Zurita tries to make the play on Mid-Prairie’s Karson Gingerich (5) in the seventh inning of the District-10 Semifinal Wednesday night in Iowa City. Mid-Prairie defeated West Burlington, 6-2.
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Falcon Defense, Homeruns, doom Lone Tree, 12-4

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West Burlington Centerfielder Daniel Crooks puts another Lone Tree batter in the dugout Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Lone Tree, 12-4.
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West Burlington’s Jayden Zurita smiles after making it home in the fourth inning against Lone Tree Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Lone Tree, 12-4.
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West Burlington’s Colton Hohenthaner (with gloves) is congratulated after hitting a homerun against Lone Tree Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Lone Tree, 12-4.
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West Burlington’s Dreyton LaVeine (11) is congratulated by teammates after hitting a homerun against Lone Tree Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Lone Tree, 12-4.
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West Burlington’s Drake Day (3) is congratulated after hitting a homerun against Lone Tree Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Lone Tree, 12-4.
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Falcons stop Nikes, 4-2

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West Burlington Shortstop Jayden Zurita (left) tags Notre Dame’s Mitchell Brent trying to steal second Tuesday at West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 4-2.
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West Burlington Shortstop Jayden Zurita (left) tags Notre Dame’s Adam Johs trying to steal second Tuesday at West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 4-2.
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West Burlington Shortstop Jayden Zurita (left) catches Notre Dame’s Jay Orth (5) trying to steal second Tuesday at West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 4-2.
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Notre Dame Third Baseman Adam Johs (2) tags West Burlington’s Jacob Fritz for the out Tuesday at West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 4-2.
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West Burlington Pitcher Tate Snodgrass is ready to send one to the plate against Notre Dame Tuesday at West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 4-2.
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Notre Dame Pitcher Nicholas Skerik throws to plate Tuesday at West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 4-2.
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Notre Dame Right Fielder Easton Williams tries to catch a fly ball Tuesday at West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 4-2.
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Notre Dame’s Drew Chiprez (1) beats the throw to West Burlington First Baseman Brice Mennen Tuesday at West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 4-2.
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West Burlington’s Jayden Breuer (4) hits the dirt as Notre Dame Pitcher Nicholas Skerik (12) throws to First Baseman Brady Oleson in an attempt to catch Breuer off base Tuesday at West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 4-2.
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Notre Dame’s Jay Orth (5) beats the throw to West Burlington First Baseman Brice Mennen Tuesday at West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 4-2.
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Notre Dame Pitcher Nicholas Skerik throws to plate Tuesday at West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 4-2.
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Notre Dame First Baseman Brady Oleson secures the out on West Burlington Tuesday at West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 4-2.
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West Burlington Leftfielder Colton Hohenthaner catches a fly ball Tuesday at West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 4-2.