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WB’s Marlow surpasses 1,000-points

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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow surpasses 1,000-points in her career with this basket against Mt. Pleasant Saturday afternoon in West Burlington. West Burlington topped Mt. Pleasant, 73-43.
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Falcons top Panthers, 73-43

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West Burlington’s Leah Collier (12) grabs a rebound in front of Mt. Pleasant’s Andrea Lopreato (11) Saturday afternoon in West Burlington. West Burlington topped Mt. Pleasant, 73-43.
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West Burlington’s Annaka Harris (2) heads to the basket against Mt. Pleasant Saturday afternoon in West Burlington. West Burlington topped Mt. Pleasant, 73-43.
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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (10) looks to the basket against Mt. Pleasant Saturday afternoon in West Burlington. West Burlington topped Mt. Pleasant, 73-43.
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Danville downs WB, 69-52

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Danville’s Sawyer Nelson (32) blocks the shot of West Burlington’s Colton Sherwood (1) Tuesday night in West Burlington. Danville defeated West Burlington, 69-52.
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West Burlington’s Marvion Jackson (35) goes to the basket around Danville’s Sawyer Nelson (32) Tuesday night in West Burlington. Danville defeated West Burlington, 69-52.
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West Burlington’s Cayson Shipp (0) sends the ball to the basket around Danville’s Brady Hall (2) Tuesday night in West Burlington. Danville defeated West Burlington, 69-52.
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West Burlington’s Darian Johnson (24) has his shot blocked by Danville’s Sawyer Nelson (32) Tuesday night in West Burlington. Danville defeated West Burlington, 69-52.
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Falcons top Bears, 70-37

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West Burlington’s McKenna Marlow (1) goes to the basket around Danville’s Jaycey Moore (22) Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington topped Danville, 70-37.
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West Burlington’s Logan Kelley (15) shoots around Danville’s Graci Walker (12) Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington topped Danville, 70-37.
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Danville’s Cassidy Yaley (23) passes the ball over West Burlington’s Logan Kelley (15) Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington topped Danville, 70-37.
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West Burlington’s Samantha Dzawo | 2020 IGHSAU Girls Basketball

West Burlington senior Samantha Dzawo is a model student-athlete, excelling in the classroom and finding success on the basketball court. Her journey from Zimbabwe to Iowa helped her develop a love of the game. Watch her story in this 6-minute Iowa PBS Documentary video.

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No. 5 Camanche dominates Falcons at Sub-State, 80-32

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West Burlington teammates watch the inevitable from the bench as Camanche dominates in sub-state game at Muscatine Saturday. Class 2A, 5th ranked, Camanche dominated West Burlington, 80-32.
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West Burlington’s Cayson Shipp (0) looks to the basket around Camanche’s Caleb Delzell (3) in sub-state game at Muscatine Saturday. Class 2A, 5th ranked, Camanche dominated West Burlington, 80-32.
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West Burlington’s Darian Johnson (24) shoots in front of Camanche’s Ethan Buckley (1) in sub-state game at Muscatine Saturday. Class 2A, 5th ranked, Camanche dominated West Burlington, 80-32.
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West Burlington edges West Branch in District Final, 44-43

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West Burlington’s bench cheers after their teammate Darian Johnson (24) sinks two clutch free throws with 5-seconds on the clock to go ahead of West Branch, 44-43, in the Class 2A District 10 final Tuesday night at Washington. West Burlington won 44-43.
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West Burlington teammates celebrate after defeating West Branch in the Class 2A District 10 final Tuesday night at Washington. West Burlington won 44-43.
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West Burlington teammates celebrate with fans after defeating West Branch in the Class 2A District 10 final Tuesday night at Washington. West Burlington won 44-43.
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West Burlington Head Coach Ryan O’Hern maps out a path to victory over West Branch during a timeout in the closing seconds of the Class 2A District 10 final Tuesday night at Washington. West Burlington won 44-43.
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West Burlington’s Cayson Shipp (0) goes to the basket around West Branch’s Simon Palmer (35) in the Class 2A District 10 final Tuesday night at Washington. West Burlington won 44-43.
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West Burlington’s Darian Johnson (24) finds a path to the basket around West Branch defenders in the Class 2A District 10 final Tuesday night at Washington. West Burlington won 44-43.
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West Burlington’s Max Slater (55) goes to the basket in front of West Branch’s Simon Palmer (35) in the Class 2A District 10 final Tuesday night at Washington. West Burlington won 44-43.
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West Burlington’s Marvion Jackson (35) shoots a jumper over West Branch’s Gavin Hierseman (15) in the Class 2A District 10 final Tuesday night at Washington. West Burlington won 44-43.
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West Burlington’s Colton Sherwood (1) shoots a three over West Branch’s Trey Eagle (5) in the Class 2A District 10 final Tuesday night at Washington. West Burlington won 44-43.
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West Burlington’s Ethan Eilers (53) shoots over West Branch’s Thomas Gould (13) in the Class 2A District 10 final Tuesday night at Washington. West Burlington won 44-43.
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West Burlington’s Austin Applegate (33) shoots a three against West Branch in the Class 2A District 10 final Tuesday night at Washington. West Burlington won 44-43.
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West Burlington’s Dylan McElderry (25) looks to the basket in front of West Branch’s Simon Palmer (35) in the Class 2A District 10 final Tuesday night at Washington. West Burlington won 44-43.
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Nikes down Lone Tree in Region-4 Semifinal, 69-49

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Notre Dame Teammates celebrate after defeating Lone Tree, 69-49, in Class 1A Region-4 semifinal Friday night at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington.
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Notre Dame’s Taylor Ackerman (10) is fouled by a Lone Tree’s Sara Branson (4) in the Class 1A Region-4 semifinal Friday night at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington. Notre Dame won 69-49.
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Notre Dame’s Katy Stephens (20) goes to the basket around Lone Tree’s Josie Mullinnix (12) in the Class 1A Region-4 semifinal Friday night at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington. Notre Dame won 69-49.
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Notre Dame’s Gabby Deery (22) looks to the basket against Lone Tree in the Class 1A Region-4 semifinal Friday night at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington. Notre Dame won 69-49.
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Notre Dame’s Rylie Todd (4) shoots over a Lone Tree defender in the Class 1A Region-4 semifinal Friday night at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington. Notre Dame won 69-49.
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Notre Dame Fans dress in costume to cheer for their Nikes against Lone Tree in the Class 1A Region-4 semifinal Friday night at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington. Notre Dame won 69-49.
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Notre Dame’s Hope Ward (30) goes to the basket against Lone Tree in the Class 1A Region-4 semifinal Friday night at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington. Notre Dame won 69-49.
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Notre Dame’s Reagan Engberg (14) looks to pass the ball against Lone Tree in the Class 1A Region-4 semifinal Friday night at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington. Notre Dame won 69-49.
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Notre Dame’s Abby Korschgen (24) goes to the basket against Lone Tree in the Class 1A Region-4 semifinal Friday night at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington. Notre Dame won 69-49.
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Lone Tree Head Coach, Ryan Shelman, talks to his team during a timeout in Class 1A Region-4 semifinal Friday night at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington.
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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.