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WB downs L&M, 16-10 (Part 2)

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WB’s Brice Mennen (27) hits a Zach Bieri pitch Saturday afternoon in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Louisa Muscatine in the championship game, 16-10.
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L&M Centerfielder CJ Sturms makes a diving catch on a fly ball against West Burlington Saturday afternoon in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Louisa Muscatine in the championship game, 16-10.
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West Burlington’s Colton Hohenthaner slides safe at second in front of L&M Shortstop Austin Leopard Saturday afternoon in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Louisa Muscatine in the championship game, 16-10.
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West Burlington First Baseman Brice Mennen (27) makes the out against L&M Saturday afternoon in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Louisa Muscatine in the championship game, 16-10.
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West Burlington Shortstop Jayden Zurita grabs a line drive against L&M Saturday afternoon in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Louisa Muscatine in the championship game, 16-10.
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L&M Shortstop Austin Leopard tags WB’s Daniel Crooks out at second Saturday afternoon in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Louisa Muscatine in the championship game, 16-10.
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West Burlington Catcher Jayden Zurita tags L&M’s Keaton Velez (5) out at the plate Saturday afternoon in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Louisa Muscatine in the championship game, 16-10.
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WB Varsity Baseball 2017

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Front (l-r): Colby Schenk, Cordell Scarborough.
Second: Dalton Machholz, Dylan McElderry, Kody Sargeant, Zack Krantz, Bret Masters, Hunter Reich.
Third: Tate Nelson, Riley Ruther, Taylor Martin, Austin Mixer, Tyler Dameron
Back: Coach Ethan Siebers, Jonah Fritz, Riley Etchison, Will Godar, Brice Mennen.
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WB JV Baseball 2017

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Front (l-r): Colby Schenk, Cordell Scarborough.
Second: Dalton Machholz, Dylan McElderry, Kody Sargeant, Zack Krantz, Bret Masters, Hunter Reich.
Third: Tate Nelson, Riley Ruther, Taylor Martin, Austin Mixer, Tyler Dameron
Back: Coach Ethan Siebers, Jonah Fritz, Riley Etchison, Will Godar, Brice Mennen.
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Pekin Silences Falcon Bats, 11-0

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West Burlington First Baseman Tate Snograss secures the out against Pekin Thursday night in West Burlington. Pekin defeated West Burlington, 11-0.
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West Burlington Centerfielder Daniel Crooks catches a Pekin fly ball Thursday night in West Burlington. Pekin defeated West Burlington, 11-0.
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West Burlington Right Fielder Jayden Breuer (4) catches a Pekin fly ball Thursday night in West Burlington. Pekin defeated West Burlington, 11-0.
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West Burlington Pitcher Drake Day sends one to the plate against Pekin Thursday night in West Burlington. Pekin defeated West Burlington, 11-0.
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West Burlington Second Baseman Masin Shullaw secures the throw as Pekin’s Conner Reed races to second base Thursday night in West Burlington. Pekin defeated West Burlington, 11-0.
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West Burlington Second Baseman Masin Shullaw tags Pekin’s Conner Reed (14) as he slides to second base Thursday night in West Burlington. Reed was called safe. Pekin defeated West Burlington, 11-0.
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West Burlington Pitcher Jayden Zurita sends one to the plate against Pekin Thursday night in West Burlington. Pekin defeated West Burlington, 11-0.
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Falcons Sweep Ft. Madison in Doubleheader, 8-6, 7-5

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West Burlington’s Jayden Breuer (4) is congratulated by teammates after hitting a walk off 2-run homer to win the first game of a doubleheader against Ft. Madison Tuesday night in West Burlington. WB swept Ft. Madison, 8-6, 7-5.
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West Burlington Leftfielder Jayden Breuer (left) makes the catch for the out in the first game of a doubleheader against Ft. Madison Tuesday night in West Burlington. WB swept Ft. Madison, 8-6, 7-5.
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West Burlington First Baseman Colton Hohenthaner (21) gets the out in the first game of a doubleheader against Ft. Madison Tuesday night in West Burlington. WB swept Ft. Madison, 8-6, 7-5.
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West Burlington Pitcher Tate Snodgrass sends the ball to the plate in the first game of a doubleheader against Ft. Madison Tuesday night in West Burlington. WB swept Ft. Madison, 8-6, 7-5.
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West Burlington Shortstop Jayden Zurita (left) tags out Ft. Madison’s Dayne Cordray (6) in the first game of a doubleheader against Ft. Madison Tuesday night in West Burlington. WB swept Ft. Madison, 8-6, 7-5.
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West Burlington’s Jacob Fritz (22) rounds the bases after hitting 2-run homer in the third inning of the first game of a doubleheader against Ft. Madison Tuesday night in West Burlington. WB swept Ft. Madison, 8-6, 7-5.
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West Burlington Shortstop Masin Shullaw makes the catch for an out in the fifth inning of the first game of a doubleheader against Ft. Madison Tuesday night in West Burlington. WB swept Ft. Madison, 8-6, 7-5.
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Falcon Softball & Baseball 2017

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Falcon Baseball and Softball Teams pose under new signage on the baseball diamond concession stand after a team barbeque Friday in West Burlington.
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WB’s Zurita signs to play baseball with SCC

West Burlington H.S. Senior Jayden Zurita (center) signs to play baseball with Southeastern Community College next spring. Zurita’s mother and father, Sarah and Tomas Zurita, join Jayden in the signing at West Burlington High School Tuesday afternoon.
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VIDEO: Calling Good People “Racist” Isn’t New: the Case of Ty Cobb

Ruining someone’s name is very easy. So is calling them a “racist.” Take the case of Ty Cobb, one of the greatest baseball players ever. Cobb is known as a racist and a dirty ballplayer. Is it true? Charles Leerhsen, author of “Ty Cobb: A Terrible Beauty” sets the record straight.

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Why Coaches (and volunteers) Quit – In their own words

Click here: In their own words: High school coaches tell their horror stories
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Falcons Fall to Wapello, 2-0

Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington Shortstop Jayden Zurita reaches to catch a line drive and then steps on second base for a double play against Wapello in the Class 2A District-10 quarterfinal Saturday night in Wapello. Wapello defeated West Burlington, 2-0.
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West Burlington Shortstop Jayden Zurita reaches to catch a line drive and then steps on second base for a double play against Wapello in the Class 2A District-10 quarterfinal Saturday night in Wapello. Wapello defeated West Burlington, 2-0.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Masin Shullaw slides safe to second beating the tag by Wapello Shortstop Sam Short in the Class 2A District-10 quarterfinal Saturday night in Wapello. Wapello defeated West Burlington, 2-0.
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West Burlington’s Masin Shullaw slides safe to second beating the tag by Wapello Shortstop Sam Short in the Class 2A District-10 quarterfinal Saturday night in Wapello. Wapello defeated West Burlington, 2-0.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington Pitcher Drake Day sends the ball to the plate against Wapello in the Class 2A District-10 quarterfinal Saturday night in Wapello. Wapello defeated West Burlington, 2-0.
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West Burlington Pitcher Drake Day sends the ball to the plate against Wapello in the Class 2A District-10 quarterfinal Saturday night in Wapello. Wapello defeated West Burlington, 2-0.
Photo by Dan Hockett Wapello Shortstop Sam Short gets the force out at second against West Burlington in the Class 2A District-10 quarterfinal Saturday night in Wapello. Wapello defeated West Burlington, 2-0.
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Wapello Shortstop Sam Short gets the force out at second against West Burlington in the Class 2A District-10 quarterfinal Saturday night in Wapello. Wapello defeated West Burlington, 2-0.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington Centerfielder Daniel Crooks makes a running catch for the out against Wapello in the Class 2A District-10 quarterfinal Saturday night in Wapello. Wapello defeated West Burlington, 2-0.
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West Burlington Centerfielder Daniel Crooks makes a running catch for the out against Wapello in the Class 2A District-10 quarterfinal Saturday night in Wapello. Wapello defeated West Burlington, 2-0.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington First Baseman Cam Guihan catches a popup foul ball for the out against Wapello in the Class 2A District-10 quarterfinal Saturday night in Wapello. Wapello defeated West Burlington, 2-0.
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West Burlington First Baseman Cam Guihan catches a popup foul ball for the out against Wapello in the Class 2A District-10 quarterfinal Saturday night in Wapello. Wapello defeated West Burlington, 2-0.
Photo by Dan Hockett Wapello Third Baseman Logan Belzer (20) tags West Burlington’s Masin Shullaw out at third in the Class 2A District-10 quarterfinal Saturday night in Wapello. Wapello defeated West Burlington, 2-0.
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Wapello Third Baseman Logan Belzer (20) tags West Burlington’s Masin Shullaw out at third in the Class 2A District-10 quarterfinal Saturday night in Wapello. Wapello defeated West Burlington, 2-0.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington Right Fielder Kincaid Mitchell makes the catch against Wapello in the Class 2A District-10 quarterfinal Saturday night in Wapello. Wapello defeated West Burlington, 2-0.
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West Burlington Right Fielder Kincaid Mitchell makes the catch against Wapello in the Class 2A District-10 quarterfinal Saturday night in Wapello. Wapello defeated West Burlington, 2-0.
Photo by Dan Hockett Wapello Pitcher Adrian Lanz throws against West Burlington in the Class 2A District-10 quarterfinal Saturday night in Wapello. Wapello defeated West Burlington, 2-0.
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Wapello Pitcher Adrian Lanz throws against West Burlington in the Class 2A District-10 quarterfinal Saturday night in Wapello. Wapello defeated West Burlington, 2-0.
Photo by Dan Hockett Wapello Right fielder Clayton Meeker makes the catch against West Burlington in the Class 2A District-10 quarterfinal Saturday night in Wapello. Wapello defeated West Burlington, 2-0.
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Wapello Right fielder Clayton Meeker makes the catch against West Burlington in the Class 2A District-10 quarterfinal Saturday night in Wapello. Wapello defeated West Burlington, 2-0.