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Category: Football
Falcons charge on to the field before their game against Oskaloosa Friday night in West Burlington. Falcons fell to Oskaloosa, 56-13.
Oskaloosa Quarterback Keaton DeKock (12) loses the ball after being tackled by WBNDD’s Landen Greer (74) Friday night in West Burlington. Falcons fell to Oskaloosa, 56-13.
WBNDD’s Daniel Crooks (13) returns a kickoff against Oskaloosa Friday night in West Burlington. Falcons fell to Oskaloosa, 56-13.
Falcon Quarterback Tanner Snodgrass (20) hands the ball to Running Back Austin Mixer (23) Friday night in West Burlington. Falcons fell to Oskaloosa, 56-13.
Falcon Punter Slater Gifford (10) punts the ball back to Oskaloosa Friday night in West Burlington. Falcons fell to Oskaloosa, 56-13.
Falcon Running Back Brian Brem (44) straight arms an Oskaloosa defender Friday night in West Burlington. Falcons fell to Oskaloosa, 56-13.
WBNDD Head Coach Jay Eilers sends a play in with Daniel Crooks (13) Friday night in West Burlington. Falcons fell to Oskaloosa, 56-13.
WBNDD’s Tanner Snodgrass (20) carries the ball against Oskaloosa Friday night in West Burlington. Falcons fell to Oskaloosa, 56-13.
Falcon Running Back Brian Brem (44) carries the ball against Oskaloosa Friday night in West Burlington. Falcons fell to Oskaloosa, 56-13.
West Burlington Marching Band entertains at halftime Friday night in West Burlington.
West Burlington Marching Band entertains at halftime Friday night in West Burlington.
West Burlington Marching Band entertains at halftime Friday night in West Burlington.
West Burlington – Notre Dame – Danville Cheerleaders fire the fans up Friday night in West Burlington.
Falcon Quarterback Drake Day (3) hands the ball to Running Back Brian Brem (44) Friday night in West Burlington. Falcons fell to Oskaloosa, 56-13.
WBNDD Running Back Austin Mixer (23) carries the ball against Oskaloosa Friday night in West Burlington. Falcons fell to Oskaloosa, 56-13.
West Burlington Homecoming King and Queen for 2017 are Landen Greer (right) and Jerrilynn Price.
West Burlington High School Senior Tate Snodgrass (center) signs to play football with the defending Division II National Champions, Northwest Missouri State University, Wednesday, at the High School. Joining Tate at the signing are his mother and father, Jodi and Bruce Snodgrass.
West Burlington Senior Isaiah Trousil signs a National Letter of Intent to play football for the University of Northern Iowa, a NCAA Division 1 School. Isaiah Trousil is a two-time Iowa Class 2A State Champion in the 100-meter and 200-meter dash. Joining Isaiah at the signing is (from left) WBND Football Coach Nick Breuer, Parents Andrea Stewart and Ronnie Stewart.
West Burlington – Notre Dame Linebacker Isaiah Trousil (right) intercepts an Oskaloosa pass he returns for a touchdown Friday night in Oskaloosa. Oskaloosa defeated West Burlington – Notre Dame, 47-6.
West Burlington – Notre Dame Defensive Back Colten Hohenthaner (22) is called for pass interference in defending the end zone against Oskaloosa Wide Receiver Ethan Kelderman (81) Friday night in Oskaloosa. Oskaloosa defeated West Burlington – Notre Dame, 47-6.
West Burlington – Notre Dame Tight End Tate Snodgrass (5) watches as a tipped pass intended for him is intercepted by Oskaloosa Defensive Back Alex DeJong (11) Friday night in Oskaloosa. Oskaloosa defeated West Burlington – Notre Dame, 47-6.
West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Jett Tjaden (21) fields an Oskaloosa kickoff Friday night in Oskaloosa. Oskaloosa defeated West Burlington – Notre Dame, 47-6.
West Burlington – Notre Dame Quarterback Drake Day (3) looks for a receiver against Oskaloosa Friday night in Oskaloosa. Oskaloosa defeated West Burlington – Notre Dame, 47-6.
West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Tanner Snodgrass (26) carries the ball against Oskaloosa Oskaloosa Friday night in Oskaloosa. Oskaloosa defeated West Burlington – Notre Dame, 47-6.
West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Isaiah Trousil (28) tackles Oskaloosa Running Back Blake Allsup (29) Friday night in Oskaloosa. Oskaloosa defeated West Burlington – Notre Dame, 47-6.
West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Shavontae Nelson (77), Brain Brem (44) and Jett Tjaden (21) tackle Oskaloosa Running Back Blake Allsup (29) Friday night in Oskaloosa. Oskaloosa defeated West Burlington – Notre Dame, 47-6.
West Burlington – Notre Dame Defensive Back Colten Hohenthaner (22) tackles Oskaloosa Wide Receiver Zaiyan Mamun (35) Friday night in Oskaloosa. Oskaloosa defeated West Burlington – Notre Dame, 47-6.
West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Tanner Snodgrass (26) tackles Oskaloosa Wide Receiver Bennett Spry (2) Friday night in Oskaloosa. Oskaloosa defeated West Burlington – Notre Dame, 47-6.
West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Dayton Johnson fields an Oskaloosa kickoff Friday night in Oskaloosa. Oskaloosa defeated West Burlington – Notre Dame, 47-6.
West Burlington – Notre Dame Quarterback Tanner Snodgrass (26) looks for a receiver against Oskaloosa Friday night in Oskaloosa. Oskaloosa defeated West Burlington – Notre Dame, 47-6.
West Burlington – Notre Dame Running Back Brian Brem (44) carries the ball Friday night in Oskaloosa. Oskaloosa defeated West Burlington – Notre Dame, 47-6.
West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Brian Brem (44) and Luke Shipley (55) stop an Oskaloosa Running Back Friday night in Oskaloosa. Oskaloosa defeated West Burlington – Notre Dame, 47-6.
West Burlington – Notre Dame Quarterback Tanner Snodgrass (26) fumbles the ball Friday night in Oskaloosa. Oskaloosa defeated West Burlington – Notre Dame, 47-6.
West Burlington – Notre Dame Running Back Isaiah Trousil (28) carries the ball against Oskaloosa Oskaloosa Friday night in Oskaloosa. Oskaloosa defeated West Burlington – Notre Dame, 47-6.
A pile up occurs as Oskaloosa tries to score near the West Burlington – Notre Dame goal line Friday night in Oskaloosa. Oskaloosa defeated West Burlington – Notre Dame, 47-6.
West Burlington – Notre Dame Running Back Isaiah Trousil (28) is tackled by Oskaloosa Defensive Back Jaden VonRoekel (37) Friday night in Oskaloosa. Oskaloosa defeated West Burlington – Notre Dame, 47-6.
West Burlington – Notre Dame Running Back Isaiah Trousil (28) carries the ball against Oskaloosa Oskaloosa Friday night in Oskaloosa. Oskaloosa defeated West Burlington – Notre Dame, 47-6.
West Burlington – Notre Dame Teammate salute the fans after their final game of the season Friday night in Oskaloosa. Oskaloosa defeated West Burlington – Notre Dame, 47-6.
West Burlington – Notre Dame Head Coach Nick Breuer is doused with ice water after the game in Oskaloosa Friday night. It was Breuer’s last game coaching for West Burlington –Notre Dame after resigning to spend more time with his family.
West Burlington – Notre Dame Head Coach Nick Breuer talks with the team after the game in Oskaloosa Friday night.
West Burlington – Notre Dame Fullback Rodrigo Ramos (32) breaks a tackle carrying the ball against Solon Friday night in West Burlington. No. 8 Solon defeated WBND, 42-0.
West Burlington – Notre Dame Quarterback Tanner Snodgrass (20/26) passes the ball against Solon Friday night in West Burlington. No. 8 Solon defeated WBND, 42-0.
West Burlington – Notre Dame Running Back Isaiah Trousil (28) carries the ball against Solon Friday night in West Burlington. No. 8 Solon defeated WBND, 42-0.
West Burlington – Notre Dame Tight End Tate Snodgrass (5) catches a pass against Solon Friday night in West Burlington. No. 8 Solon defeated WBND, 42-0.
West Burlington – Notre Dame Head Coach Nick Breuer talks to the team during a timeout Friday night in West Burlington. It was Coach Breuer’s last home game with the Falcons.
West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Dayton Johnson returns a Solon kickoff Friday night in West Burlington. No. 8 Solon defeated WBND, 42-0.
West Burlington – Notre Dame Tacklers Mark Bell (54) and Ryan McElderry (60) stop Solon Quarterback Coal Flansburg (34) Friday night in West Burlington. No. 8 Solon defeated WBND, 42-0.
West Burlington – Notre Dame Quarterback Tanner Snodgrass (20/26) carries the ball against Solon Friday night in West Burlington. No. 8 Solon defeated WBND, 42-0.
West Burlington Dance Team entertains during halftime of Friday night’s game in West Burlington.
West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Tanner Snodgrass (20/26), Shavontae Nelson (77), and Colten Hohenthaner (22) tackle then try to strip the ball from Solon Running Back Bryce West (7) Friday night in West Burlington. No. 8 Solon defeated WBND, 42-0.
West Burlington –Notre Dame’s Rel Greer returns a Solon kickoff Friday night in West Burlington. No. 8 Solon defeated WBND, 42-0.
West Burlington – Notre Dame Senior Isaiah Trousil (28) embraces teammate Brian Brem (44) in the closing seconds of his final home game Friday night in West Burlington.
West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Slater Gifford (10), Conner Orth (76), Rel Greer (7), and Jonathan Mack (73) leave the field after a 42-0 loss to No. 8 Solon Friday night in West Burlington.
West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Shavontae Nelson (77) and Luke Shipley (55) catch the Washington Running Back in the backfield for a loss late in the game Friday night in Washington. Washington defeated West Burlington – Notre Dame, 49-7.
West Burlington – Notre Dame Punter Slater Gifford (10) punts the ball back to Washington in the first quarter of Friday night’s game in Washington. Washington defeated West Burlington – Notre Dame, 49-7.
West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Colten Hohenthaner (22) and Jett Tjaden (21) tackle Washington Running Back Tristin Westphal-Edwards (20) Friday night in Washington. Washington defeated West Burlington – Notre Dame, 49-7.
West Burlington – Notre Dame Running Back Isaiah Trousil (28) tries to recover his fumble after catching a pass Friday night in Washington. Trousil’s teammate Tanner Snodgrass recovered the fumble. Washington defeated West Burlington – Notre Dame, 49-7.
West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Dayton Johnson (2) returns a Washington kickoff Friday night in Washington. Washington defeated West Burlington – Notre Dame, 49-7.
West Burlington – Notre Dame Fullback Rodrigo Ramos (32) carries the ball against Washington Friday night in Washington. Washington defeated West Burlington – Notre Dame, 49-7.
West Burlington – Notre Dame Tight End Tate Snodgrass catches a pass from Drake Day that setup the Falcons only score Friday night in Washington. Washington defeated West Burlington – Notre Dame, 49-7.
West Burlington – Notre Dame Fullback Luke Shipley (55) carries the ball across the goal line for the Falcons only score against Washington Friday night in Washington. Washington defeated West Burlington – Notre Dame, 49-7.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Running Back Isaiah Trousil (28) carries the ball against Mt. Pleasant Friday night in West Burlington. Mt. Pleasant defeated WBND, 21-14.
West Burlington – Notre Dame Fans turn out for West Burlington’s Homecoming Friday night in West Burlington. Mt. Pleasant defeated WBND, 21-14.
West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Brian Brem recovers a Mt. Pleasant fumble Friday night in West Burlington. Mt. Pleasant defeated WBND, 21-14.
West Burlington – Notre Dame Running Back Isaiah Trousil (28) sheds Mt. Pleasant tacklers to put the Falcons on the scoreboard first Friday night in West Burlington. Mt. Pleasant defeated WBND, 21-14.
West Burlington – Notre Dame Running Back Isaiah Trousil (28) crosses the goal line to put the Falcons on the scoreboard first Friday night in West Burlington. Mt. Pleasant defeated WBND, 21-14.
West Burlington – Notre Dame Wide Receiver Tanner Snodgrass (26) carries the ball against Mt. Pleasant Friday night in West Burlington. Mt. Pleasant defeated WBND, 21-14.
West Burlington – Notre Dame Quarterback Drake Day (3) scrambles to avoid Mt. Pleasant tacklers Friday night in West Burlington. Mt. Pleasant defeated WBND, 21-14.
West Burlington – Notre Dame Running Back Isaiah Trousil (28) carries the ball against Mt. Pleasant Friday night in West Burlington. Mt. Pleasant defeated WBND, 21-14.
Burlington Hawkeye Sports Reporter and West Burlington High School Graduate Matt Levins is awarded a plaque for covering 200-West Burlington – Notre Dame Games.
West Burlington – Notre Dame Wide Receiver Tanner Snodgrass (26) is tackled by Mt. Pleasant’s Traesean Jones (33) Friday night in West Burlington. Mt. Pleasant defeated WBND, 21-14.
West Burlington – Notre Dame Offensive Lineman Landen Greer (74) blocks for Running Back Isaiah Trousil (28) Friday night in West Burlington. Mt. Pleasant defeated WBND, 21-14.
West Burlington – Notre Dame Running Back Isaiah Trousil (28) carries the ball against Mt. Pleasant Friday night in West Burlington. Mt. Pleasant defeated WBND, 21-14.
West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Brian Brem recovers a Mt. Pleasant fumble Friday night in West Burlington. Mt. Pleasant defeated WBND, 21-14.
West Burlington – Notre Dame Running Back Isaiah Trousil (28) struggles against Mt. Pleasant tacklers Friday night in West Burlington. Mt. Pleasant defeated WBND, 21-14.
West Burlington – Notre Dame Tight End Tate Snodgrass (left) watches as Mt. Pleasant Linebacker Caleb Potts (44) deflects the ball from his grasp Friday night in West Burlington. Mt. Pleasant defeated WBND, 21-14.
West Burlington – Notre Dame Tight End Tate Snodgrass (5) catches a pass and turns up field Friday night in West Burlington. Mt. Pleasant defeated WBND, 21-14.
West Burlington –Notre Dame’s Landen Greer (74), Tanner Snodgrass (26), Luke Shipley (55), Rodrigo Ramos (32), and Shavontae Nelson (under pile) tackle Mt. Pleasant Running Back Pat Canby (10) Friday night in West Burlington. Mt. Pleasant defeated WBND, 21-14.