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Falcons down Holy Trinity, 6-2

Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington Centerfielder Daniel Crooks (1) makes the catch just before colliding with Right fielder Kincaid Mitchell against Holy Trinity in the first game of West Burlington Tournament Saturday afternoon in West Burlington. WB defeated HTC, 6-2.
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West Burlington Centerfielder Daniel Crooks (1) makes the catch just before colliding with Right fielder Kincaid Mitchell against Holy Trinity in the first game of West Burlington Tournament Saturday afternoon in West Burlington. WB defeated HTC, 6-2.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Daniel Crooks steals second before the throw to Holy Trinity Second Baseman Ben Tinguely in the first game of West Burlington Tournament Saturday afternoon in West Burlington. WB defeated HTC, 6-2.
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West Burlington’s Daniel Crooks steals second before the throw to Holy Trinity Second Baseman Ben Tinguely in the first game of West Burlington Tournament Saturday afternoon in West Burlington. WB defeated HTC, 6-2.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington Pitcher Jacob Fritz throws against Holy Trinity in the first game of West Burlington Tournament Saturday afternoon in West Burlington. WB defeated HTC, 6-2.
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West Burlington Pitcher Jacob Fritz throws against Holy Trinity in the first game of West Burlington Tournament Saturday afternoon in West Burlington. WB defeated HTC, 6-2.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington Leftfielder Colton Hohenthaner gets the out against Holy Trinity in the first game of West Burlington Tournament Saturday afternoon in West Burlington. WB defeated HTC, 6-2.
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West Burlington Leftfielder Colton Hohenthaner gets the out against Holy Trinity in the first game of West Burlington Tournament Saturday afternoon in West Burlington. WB defeated HTC, 6-2.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Dreyton LaVeine celebrates after hitting a homerun against Holy Trinity in the first game of West Burlington Tournament Saturday afternoon in West Burlington. WB defeated HTC, 6-2.
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West Burlington’s Dreyton LaVeine celebrates after hitting a homerun against Holy Trinity in the first game of West Burlington Tournament Saturday afternoon in West Burlington. WB defeated HTC, 6-2.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington First Baseman Cameron Guihan makes the tag against Holy Trinity in the first game of West Burlington Tournament Saturday afternoon in West Burlington. WB defeated HTC, 6-2.
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West Burlington First Baseman Cameron Guihan makes the tag against Holy Trinity in the first game of West Burlington Tournament Saturday afternoon in West Burlington. WB defeated HTC, 6-2.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Drake Day celebrates after hitting a homerun against Holy Trinity in the first game of West Burlington Tournament Saturday afternoon in West Burlington. WB defeated HTC, 6-2.
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West Burlington’s Drake Day celebrates after hitting a homerun against Holy Trinity in the first game of West Burlington Tournament Saturday afternoon in West Burlington. WB defeated HTC, 6-2.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Kincaid Mitchell slides safe at second in front of Holy Trinity Second Baseman Ben Tinguely in the first game of West Burlington Tournament Saturday afternoon in West Burlington. WB defeated HTC, 6-2.
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West Burlington’s Kincaid Mitchell slides safe at second in front of Holy Trinity Second Baseman Ben Tinguely in the first game of West Burlington Tournament Saturday afternoon in West Burlington. WB defeated HTC, 6-2.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington Centerfielder Daniel Crooks makes the out against Holy Trinity in the first game of West Burlington Tournament Saturday afternoon in West Burlington. WB defeated HTC, 6-2.
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West Burlington Centerfielder Daniel Crooks makes the out against Holy Trinity in the first game of West Burlington Tournament Saturday afternoon in West Burlington. WB defeated HTC, 6-2.
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Falcons Clip Tigers, 2-1

Photo by Dan Hockett New London Leftfielder Blake Nehring makes a diving catch in the third inning on a ball hit by West Burlington’s Kincaid Mitchell Monday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 2-1.
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New London Leftfielder Blake Nehring makes a diving catch in the third inning on a ball hit by West Burlington’s Kincaid Mitchell Monday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 2-1.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Daniel Crooks (in helmet) beats the tag by New London Shortstop Isaac McSorley in the third inning Monday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 2-1.
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West Burlington’s Daniel Crooks (in helmet) beats the tag by New London Shortstop Isaac McSorley in the third inning Monday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 2-1.
Photo by Dan Hockett New London Catcher tags West Burlington’s Jayden Zurita out at home in the fifth inning Monday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 2-1.
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New London Catcher tags West Burlington’s Jayden Zurita out at home in the fifth inning Monday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 2-1.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington Pitcher Tate Snodgrass pitched all seven innings for the Falcons to take the win over New London Monday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 2-1.
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West Burlington Pitcher Tate Snodgrass pitched all seven innings for the Falcons to take the win over New London Monday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 2-1.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Kincaid Mitchell makes contact in the second inning against New London Monday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 2-1.
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West Burlington’s Kincaid Mitchell makes contact in the second inning against New London Monday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 2-1.
Photo by Dan Hockett New London Second Baseman Sam Loyd makes the tag for an out against West Burlington Monday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 2-1.
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New London Second Baseman Sam Loyd makes the tag for an out against West Burlington Monday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 2-1.
Photo by Dan Hockett New London’s Jordan Riley shows his despair after being put out at third for the final out against West Burlington Monday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 2-1.
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New London’s Jordan Riley shows his despair after being put out at third for the final out against West Burlington Monday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 2-1.
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Fun City Classic No Fun for Falcons

Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington Leftfielder Jonah Marlow catches a popup hit by Notre Dame’s Zach Jaeger in the sixth inning of their game in the Fun City Classic at Community Field in Burlington Saturday. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 10-3.
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West Burlington Leftfielder Jonah Marlow catches a popup hit by Notre Dame’s Zach Jaeger in the sixth inning of their game in the Fun City Classic at Community Field in Burlington Saturday. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 10-3.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington Catcher Dreyton LaVeine tags Notre Dame’s Adam Johs out at the plate in the fourth inning of their game in the Fun City Classic at Community Field in Burlington Saturday. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 10-3.
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West Burlington Catcher Dreyton LaVeine tags Notre Dame’s Adam Johs out at the plate in the fourth inning of their game in the Fun City Classic at Community Field in Burlington Saturday. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 10-3.
Photo by Dan Hockett Notre Dame’s Jack Gray (in white) is run down between second and third by Jayden Zurita (2) in the fifth inning of their game in the Fun City Classic at Community Field in Burlington Saturday. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 10-3.
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Notre Dame’s Jack Gray (in white) is run down between second and third by Jayden Zurita (2) in the fifth inning of their game in the Fun City Classic at Community Field in Burlington Saturday. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 10-3.
Photo by Dan Hockett Notre Dame First Baseman Connor DeLaney tries to catch West Burlington’s Masin Shullaw off first base of their game in the Fun City Classic at Community Field in Burlington Saturday. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 10-3.
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Notre Dame First Baseman Connor DeLaney tries to catch West Burlington’s Masin Shullaw off first base of their game in the Fun City Classic at Community Field in Burlington Saturday. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 10-3.
Photo by Dan Hockett Notre Dame Second Baseman Drew Chiprez grabs a popup hit by West Burlington’s Jonah Marlow in the seventh inning of their game in the Fun City Classic at Community Field in Burlington Saturday. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 10-3.
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Notre Dame Second Baseman Drew Chiprez grabs a popup hit by West Burlington’s Jonah Marlow in the seventh inning of their game in the Fun City Classic at Community Field in Burlington Saturday. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 10-3.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington Pitcher Jayden Zurita sends one to the plate against Notre Dame in the Fun City Classic at Community Field in Burlington Saturday. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 10-3.
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West Burlington Pitcher Jayden Zurita sends one to the plate against Notre Dame in the Fun City Classic at Community Field in Burlington Saturday. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 10-3.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington Second Baseman Masin Shullaw gets the force out at second base against Wapello in the Fun City Classic at Community Field in Burlington Saturday. Wapello defeated West Burlington, 6-3.
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West Burlington Second Baseman Masin Shullaw gets the force out at second base against Wapello in the Fun City Classic at Community Field in Burlington Saturday. Wapello defeated West Burlington, 6-3.
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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.