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Falcons top Bears, 75-62 in District semifinal

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West Burlington teammates celebrate their win over Danville in the Class 2A, District 10, semifinal Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington won 75-62. West Burlington will face West Branch in the District-10 Final at Washington Tuesday.
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West Burlington Fans celebrate as their Falcons defeated Danville, 75-62, earning their way to the Class 2A District-10 Final at Washington next Tuesday. West Burlington topped Danville, 75-62 in the Class 2A, District 10, semifinal Thursday night in West Burlington.
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West Burlington’s Cayson Shipp (0) delivers a basket around Danville’s Sawyer Nelson (32) in the Class 2A, District 10, semifinal Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington won 75-62.
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West Burlington’s Darian Johnson (24) goes to the basket between Danville’s Cam Edle (13) and Conner Ourth (35) in the Class 2A, District 10, semifinal Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington won 75-62.
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West Burlington’s Colton Sherwood (1) shoots a three over Danville’s Calin Vogelgesang (45) in the Class 2A, District 10, semifinal Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington won 75-62.
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West Burlington’s Ty Hill (2) is fouled by Danville’s Cadence Williams (12) in the Class 2A, District 10, semifinal Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington won 75-62.
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West Burlington’s Marvion Jackson (35) hits a jumper over Danville’s Brady Hall (2) in the Class 2A, District 10, semifinal Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington won 75-62.
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West Burlington’s Dylan McElderry (25) shoots in front of Danville’s Taylor Kennsett (40) in the Class 2A, District 10, semifinal Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington won 75-62.
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Lady Falcons’ Fantastic Season Ends at Regional Semifinal

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West Burlington’s Leah Collier (12) drives to the basket between Central Lee’s Kaylynn Summers (4) and Ella Sanders (44) in the Class 3A Region-7 semifinal Wednesday night in West Burlington. Central Lee won 42-36. West Burlington ended the season with a record of 18-wins and only 5-losses.
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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (10) shoots over Central Lee’s Kaylynn Summers (4) in the Class 3A Region-7 semifinal Wednesday night in West Burlington. Central Lee won 42-36. West Burlington ended the season with a record of 18-wins and only 5-losses.
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West Burlington’s Annaka Harris (2) and Natalie Vandenberg (4) block Central Lee’s Makayla Morrison (2) before crossing mid-court in the Class 3A Region-7 semifinal Wednesday night in West Burlington. Central Lee won 42-36. West Burlington ended the season with a record of 18-wins and only 5-losses.
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West Burlington’s Natalie Vandenberg (4) shoots over Central Lee’s Makayla Morrison (2) in the Class 3A Region-7 semifinal Wednesday night in West Burlington. Central Lee won 42-36. West Burlington ended the season with a record of 18-wins and only 5-losses.
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West Burlington Head Coach John Vandenberg talks strategy with the team during a timeout in the Class 3A Region-7 semifinal Wednesday night in West Burlington. Central Lee won 42-36. West Burlington ended the season with a record of 18-wins and only 5-losses.
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Falcons breeze by Mustangs in Region-7 Quarterfinal, 77-31

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West Burlington’s Abby Bence (20) drives around Davis County’s Sophie Spargur (14) in the Region-7 quarterfinal Saturday in West Burlington. West Burlington routed Davis County, 77-31.
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West Burlington’s Annaka Harris (2) goes to the basket around Davis County’s Hannah Schooley (4) in the Region-7 quarterfinal Saturday in West Burlington. West Burlington routed Davis County, 77-31.
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West Burlington’s Leah Collier (12) is fouled by Davis County’s Briley Lough (10) and Phoebe Moore (30) in the Region-7 quarterfinal Saturday in West Burlington. West Burlington routed Davis County, 77-31.
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West Burlington’s Samantha Dzawo (15) delivers the ball to the basket around Davis County’s Briley Lough (10) in the Region-7 quarterfinal Saturday in West Burlington. West Burlington routed Davis County, 77-31.
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West Burlington’s Natalie Vandenberg (4) shoots a basket in the Region-7 quarterfinal Saturday in West Burlington. West Burlington routed Davis County, 77-31.
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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (10) looks to the basket over Davis County’s Sophie Spargur (14) in the Region-7 quarterfinal Saturday in West Burlington. West Burlington routed Davis County, 77-31.
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West Burlington’s Riley Richards (13) goes to the basket between Davis County’s Phoebe Moore (30) and Sydney Henderson (24) in the Region-7 quarterfinal Saturday in West Burlington. West Burlington routed Davis County, 77-31.
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West Burlington’s Annaka Harris (2) battles Davis County’s Briley Lough (10) and Macy Hill (20) for a rebound in the Region-7 quarterfinal Saturday in West Burlington. West Burlington routed Davis County, 77-31.
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West Burlington’s Leah Collier (12) sends the ball to the basket past Davis County’s Briley Lough (10) in the Region-7 quarterfinal Saturday in West Burlington. West Burlington routed Davis County, 77-31.
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Wolves down Falcons, 75-65

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West Burlington’s Austin Applegate (33) shoots a three against Winfield-Mt. Union Friday night in West Burlington. Winfield-Mt. Union won, 75-65.
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West Burlington’s Cayson Shipp (0) battles with Winfield-Mt. Union’s Jared Arnold (42) and Christian Gerot (3) for a rebound Friday night in West Burlington. Winfield-Mt. Union won, 75-65.
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West Burlington’s Colton Sherwood (1) shoots a three against Winfield-Mt. Union Friday night in West Burlington. Winfield-Mt. Union won, 75-65.
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West Burlington’s Marvion Jackson (35) sends the ball to the basket past Winfield-Mt. Union’s Bryce Wade (45) Friday night in West Burlington. Winfield-Mt. Union won, 75-65.
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West Burlington’s Darian Johnson (24) goes to the basket around Winfield-Mt. Union’s Ty Yocum (55) Friday night in West Burlington. Winfield-Mt. Union won, 75-65.
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West Burlington’s Ty Hill (2) fouls Winfield-Mt. Union’s Christian Gerot (3) late in the game Friday night in West Burlington. Winfield-Mt. Union won, 75-65.
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West Burlington’s Marvion Jackson (35) leaps for a rebound over Winfield-Mt. Union’s Christian Gerot (3) Friday night in West Burlington. Winfield-Mt. Union won, 75-65.
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Nikes down Falcons, 52-41

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West Burlington’s Darian Johnson (24) goes to the basket around Notre Dame’s Sam Brueck (4) Tuesday night in Burlington. Notre Dame downed West Burlington, 52-41.
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West Burlington’s Colton Sherwood (1) shoots over Notre Dame’s Josh Smith (20) Tuesday night in Burlington. Notre Dame downed West Burlington, 52-41.
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West Burlington’s Marvion Jackson (35) shoots a three against Notre Dame Tuesday night in Burlington. Notre Dame downed West Burlington, 52-41.
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West Burlington’s Dylan McElderry (25) looks to the basket around Notre Dame’s Josh Smith (20) Tuesday night in Burlington. Notre Dame downed West Burlington, 52-41.
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West Burlington’s Cayson Shipp (0) looks to shoot around Notre Dame’s Sam Brueck (4) Tuesday night in Burlington. Notre Dame downed West Burlington, 52-41.
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Notre Dame’s Mitchell Brent (2) is fouled by West Burlington’s Marvion Jackson (35) Tuesday night in Burlington. Notre Dame downed West Burlington, 52-41.
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Notre Dame’s Axel Tjaden (24) hits a layup around West Burlington’s Ty Hill (2) Tuesday night in Burlington. Notre Dame downed West Burlington, 52-41.
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Falcons top No.11 Nikes, 61-51

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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (10) and Leah Collier (12) celebrate their win over 11th ranked (Class 1A) Notre Dame Tuesday night in Burlington. West Burlington topped the 11th ranked Nikes, 61-51.
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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (10), Leah Collier (12), Annaka Harris (2), and Samatha Dzawo (15) celebrate their win over 11th ranked (Class 1A) Notre Dame Tuesday night in Burlington. West Burlington topped the 11th ranked Nikes, 61-51.
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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (10) rebounds against Notre Dame Tuesday night in Burlington. West Burlington topped the 11th ranked Nikes, 61-51.
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West Burlington’s Abbey Bence (20) shoots a jumper against Notre Dame Tuesday night in Burlington. West Burlington topped the 11th ranked Nikes, 61-51.
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West Burlington’s Natalie Vandenberg (4) shoots a three over Notre Dame’s Taylor Ackerman (10) Tuesday night in Burlington. West Burlington topped the 11th ranked Nikes, 61-51.
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West Burlington’s Leah Collier (12) shoots around Notre Dame’s Gabby Deery (22) Tuesday night in Burlington. West Burlington topped the 11th ranked Nikes, 61-51.
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West Burlington’s Riley Richards (13) goes to the basket against Notre Dame Tuesday night in Burlington. West Burlington topped the 11th ranked Nikes, 61-51.
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West Burlington’s Riley Richards (13) has her shot swatted away by Notre Dame’s Katy Stevens (20) Tuesday night in Burlington. West Burlington topped the 11th ranked Nikes, 61-51.
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New London downs WB, 78-59

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New London’s Grant Swanson (12) reaches to block a shot by West Burlington’s Marvion Jackson (35) Thursday night in West Burlington. New London won, 78-59.
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New London’s Kade Benjamin (35) hits a layup against West Burlington Thursday night in West Burlington. New London won, 78-59.
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West Burlington’s Ethan Eilers (53) goes to the basket around New London’s Kade Benjamin (35) Thursday night in West Burlington. New London won, 78-59.
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West Burlington’s Colton Sherwood (1) shoots a jumper against New London Thursday night in West Burlington. New London won, 78-59.
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West Burlington’s Marvion Jackson (35) shoots over New London’s Grant Swanson (12) Thursday night in West Burlington. New London won, 78-59.
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West Burlington’s Darian Johnson (23) shoots over New London’s Kade Benjamin (35) Thursday night in West Burlington. New London won, 78-59.
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New London’s Markel Luckett (23) sends the ball to basket against West Burlington Thursday night in West Burlington. New London won, 78-59.
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West Burlington High School Pep Band plays during a timeout.
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West Burlington’s Ty Hill (2) shoots a three over a New London defender Thursday night in West Burlington. New London won, 78-59.
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West Burlington’s Austin Applegate (33) shoots a three against New London Thursday night in West Burlington. New London won, 78-59.
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West Burlington’s Dylan McElderry (25) keeps the ball away from New London’s Jaxton Boyer (30) Thursday night in West Burlington. New London won, 78-59.
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West Burlington’s Max Slater (55) drives by New London’s Devin Swanson (24) Thursday night in West Burlington. New London won, 78-59.
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West Burlington’s Jace Figuereo (4) goes to the basket against New London Thursday night in West Burlington. New London won, 78-59.
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New London’s Kade Benjamin (35)
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Falcons top Tigers, 80-38

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West Burlington’s McKenna Marlow (1) looks to the basket around New London’s Kara Krieger (23) Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington won 80-38.
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West Burlington’s Annaka Harris (2) is fouled by New London’s Layney Loyd (24) & Marah Hartrick (33) Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington won 80-38.
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West Burlington’s Leah Collier (12) secures a rebound against New London Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington won 80-38.
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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (10) and New London’s Kara Krieger (23) fight for a rebound Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington won 80-38.
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West Burlington’s Natalie Vandenberg (4) drives past New London’s Kara Krieger (23) for a layup Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington won 80-38.
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New London’s Layney Loyd (24) fights for a rebound with West Burlington’s Leah Collier (12) Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington won 80-38.
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West Burlington’s Riley Richards looks for a basket against New London Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington won 80-38.
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West Burlington’s McKenna Marlow (1) goes to the basket around New London’s Kara Krieger (23) Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington won 80-38.
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Bears down Falcons, 76-62

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Taylor Kensett (40) looks to the basket against West Burlington Thursday night in West Burlington. Danville won, 76-62.
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West Burlington’s Marvion Jackson (35) shoots over Danville defenders Thursday night in West Burlington. Danville won, 76-62.
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West Burlington student section cheers on their boys’ team on Pink Out Night Thursday in West Burlington.
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West Burlington’s Darian Johnson (24) shoots over Danville’s Ty Carr (3) Thursday night in West Burlington. Danville won, 76-62.
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West Burlington’s Austin Applegate (33) shoots a three over Danville’s Ty Carr (3) Thursday night in West Burlington. Danville won, 76-62.
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West Burlington’s Jace Figuereo (3) drives for a quick three-point try late in the game against Danville Thursday night in West Burlington. Danville won, 76-62.
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West Burlington Head Coach Ryan O’Hern discusses options with his team during a timeout Thursday night in West Burlington. Danville won, 76-62.
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Danville Head Coach Matt Morris talks it over with his team during a timeout Thursday night in West Burlington. Danville won, 76-62.
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Pink Out Night in WB for Cancer Awareness

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West Burlington Scorekeeper Nancy Deen (left) hands a pink autographed basketball to April Marlow (right) after Marlow had the winning bid during an auction to raise money for Great River Cancer Center and Lily Timmerman Thursday night in West Burlington.
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Many donated a dollar to try and sink a basket from half court during halftime of both games Thursday night in West Burlington. Money raised will go to Great River Cancer Center and Lily Timmerman.
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Brady Martin sinks a basket from inside the center ring during halftime of the boys’ game Thursday night. Money raised will go to Great River Cancer Center and Lily Timmerman.
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A few even get to celebrate making a basket from half court Thursday night. Money raised will go to Great River Cancer Center and Lily Timmerman.
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West Burlington School Superintendent Lisa Beames tries to make a long basket Thursday night. Money raised will go to Great River Cancer Center and Lily Timmerman.
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Kevin Bush gives it a go from center court Thursday night. Money raised will go to Great River Cancer Center and Lily Timmerman.