Photo by Dan Hockett Burlington Varsity watches the end of the JV game against Davenport Central from the south end zone Friday night at the newly upgraded Bracewell Stadium in Burlington. BHS-JV defeated Davenport Central-JV, 33-2.Photo by Dan Hockett Burlington Running Back Garrett Grimshaw turns the corner against Davenport Central in the season opener Friday night at Bracewell Stadium in Burlington. Burlington led 21-0 at halftime before falling to Davenport Central in the end, 25-21.
Photo by Dan Hockett Burlington’s Emma Lynch (21) goes up to block a spike by Notre Dame’s Dee Dee Gilbert during the West Burlington Scrimmage Sunday afternoon in West Burlington.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Regan Jones (9) sends the ball over the net against Winfield-Mt. Union during the West Burlington Scrimmage Sunday afternoon in West Burlington.Photo by Dan Hockett Notre Dame’s Carly Huffman bumps the ball to the front court against West Burlington during the West Burlington Scrimmage Sunday afternoon in West Burlington.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’ s Shayleigh Abbott spikes the ball against Burlington during the West Burlington Scrimmage Sunday afternoon in West Burlington.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Receiver Jarod Fogle dives for a pass against Highland during a scrimmage Friday night in Riverside.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Quarterback Brant Wrede heads for the sideline against Highland during a scrimmage Friday night in Riverside.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Riley Hale consoles the Falcon’s only senior, Brandall Diaz, after falling to Spirit Lake, 3-2, in the State Softball Consolation Runner-up game Wednesday. Spirit Lake won by scoring a run after International Tiebreaker Rules were implemented to end the game.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Lady Falcons pose with trophy after their game with Spirit Lake. Front (l-r): Addison Hohenthaner, Richelle Weeks, Sydney Huddleston, Jashira Baylark. Middle (l-r): Shayleigh Abbott, Hailey Blythe, Kiera Brown, Brandall Diaz, Kelci Hill, Courtney Coffin, Riley Hale. Back (l-r): Jayla Kreiss, Kori Mesecher, Reagan Rogerson, Kamaryn Atwater, Machaela Diaz.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame teammates banter with senior Brandall Diaz (center) prior to the start of her last game as a Lady Falcon Wednesday against Spirit Lake in Fort Dodge.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Players and Coaches lineup for the National Anthem before the start of the State Softball Consolation Runner-up game Wednesday in Fort Dodge.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Third Baseman Machaela Diaz (right) congratulates Pitcher Kori Mesecher (left) after striking out a Spirit Lake batter in the State Softball Consolation Runner-up game Wednesday in Fort Dodge.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Catcher Kelci Hill stops the ball past Spirit Lake Batter Bailey Newman , in the State Softball Consolation Runner-up game Wednesday at Fort Dodge.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Left Fielder Richelle Weeks signals one out against Spirit Lake during the State Softball Consolation Runner-up game Wednesday in Fort Dodge.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Reagan Rogerson makes contact in front of Spirit Lake Catcher Whitlee Reitz in the State Softball Consolation Runner-up game Wednesday in Fort Dodge.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Second Baseman Riley Hale catches the ball barehanded in an attempt to put out Spirit Lake’s Caitlyn Roberts at second base in the State Softball Consolation Runner-up game Wednesday in Fort Dodge.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Outfielders Reagan Rogerson (right) and Courtney Coffin (left) bump fists during a timeout on the field during the State Softball Consolation Runner-up game against Spirit Lake Wednesday in Fort Dodge.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Brandall Diaz bunts the ball in front of Spirit Lake Catcher Whitlee Reitz in the State Softball Consolation Runner-up game Wednesday in Fort Dodge.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Kiera Brown tags second base against Spirit Lake during the State Softball Consolation Runner-up game Wednesday in Fort Dodge.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Richelle Weeks makes contact in front of Spirit Lake Catcher Whitlee Reitz in the State Softball Consolation Runner-up game Wednesday in Fort Dodge.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Machaela Diaz swings at a pitch in the State Softball Consolation Runner-up game Wednesday in Fort Dodge.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Kori Mesecher makes contact in front of Spirit Lake Catcher Whitlee Reitz in the State Softball Consolation Runner-up game Wednesday in Fort Dodge.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Courtney Coffin bunts the ball against Spirit Lake in the State Softball Consolation Runner-up game Wednesday in Fort Dodge.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Richelle Weeks catches in the 3rd and 4th innings after starting Catcher Kelci Hill tended to an injury in the dugout at the State Softball Consolation Runner-up game Wednesday in Fort Dodge. Spirit Lake Batter is Bailee Newman.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Sydney Huddleston (31) hits the ball in front of Spirit Lake Catcher Whitlee Reitz in the State Softball Consolation Runner-up game Wednesday in Fort Dodge.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Reagan Rogerson displays her dissatisfaction after suffering the last strike out of this season against Spirit Lake in the State Softball Consolation Runner-up game Wednesday in Fort Dodge.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Kori Mesecher is ready to hand the State Softball 8th Place trophy to senior Brandall Diaz (tearing up) at the conclusion of the State Softball Consolation Runner-up game against Spirit Lake Wednesday in Fort Dodge.
WBND to Face Spirit Lake Wednesday in Consolation Runner-up game
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame teammates find time for a lighter moment after falling to Mid-Prairie, 5-2, in the State Softball Consolation round Tuesday morning at Fort Dodge. Left to right: Kori Mesecher, Kelci Hill, Riley Hale, Kiera Brown, Sydney Huddleston.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Kori Mesecher looks to the plate against Mid-Prairie in the Consolation game Tuesday morning in Fort Dodge. WBND fell to Mid-Prairie, 5-2.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Left-Fielder Shayleigh Abbott throws back to the infield against Mid-Prairie in the Consolation game Tuesday morning in Fort Dodge. WBND fell to Mid-Prairie, 5-2.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Machaela Diaz makes contact in front of Mid-Prairie Catcher Ali Naylor Tuesday morning in Fort Dodge. WBND fell to Mid-Prairie, 5-2.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Catcher Kelci Hill stops the ball sent past Mid-Prairie batter Chelsea Kral by Pitcher Kori Mesecher Tuesday morning in Fort Dodge. WBND fell to Mid-Prairie, 5-2.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame leadoff hitter Riley Hale makes contact in front of Mid-Prairie Catcher Ali Naylor Tuesday morning in Fort Dodge. WBND fell to Mid-Prairie, 5-2.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Relief Pitcher Reagan Rogerson fires one to the plate against Mid-Prairie Tuesday morning in Fort Dodge. WBND fell to Mid-Prairie, 5-2.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Lady Falcons show their disappointment after losing to Bondurant – Farrar, 9-4, in the Class 3A State Quarterfinal Monday at Fort Dodge. Left to right: Kori Mesecher, Kelci Hill, Brandall Diaz, Reagan Rogerson, Kiera Brown.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Jayla Kreiss (24) slides safe at home after Bondurant – Farrar Catcher Annika Ekstam lost the ball in the sixth inning of the Class 3A State Quarterfinal Monday at Fort Dodge. Bondurant – Farrar defeated West Burlington – Notre Dame, 9-4.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame base runner Jashira Baylark and Bondurant – Farrar Third Baseman Kenzie Adkins look for the call in the sixth inning of the Class 3A State Quarterfinal Monday at Fort Dodge. Baylark was called out. Bondurant – Farrar defeated West Burlington – Notre Dame, 9-4.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame First Baseman Brandall Diaz makes the tag from a throw by Pitcher Kori Mesecher against Bondurant – Farrar in the Class 3A State Quarterfinal Monday at Fort Dodge. Bondurant – Farrar defeated West Burlington – Notre Dame, 9-4.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Center Fielder Courtney Coffin catches a fly-ball against Bondurant – Farrar in the Class 3A State Quarterfinal Monday at Fort Dodge. Bondurant – Farrar defeated West Burlington – Notre Dame, 9-4.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Reagan Rogerson fires one over the plate against Bondurant – Farrar in the Class 3A State Quarterfinal Monday at Fort Dodge. Bondurant – Farrar defeated West Burlington – Notre Dame, 9-4.
Photo by Dan Hockett Last minute packing, hugs, and photos as the West Burlington – Notre Dame Softball Team heads to the State Tournament in Fort Dodge Sunday afternoon. The Lady Falcons will face Bondurant – Farrar Monday at 1p.m. in Class 3A State Quarterfinal.Photo by Dan Hockett Parents and fans take last minute photos before the van doors close as the West Burlington – Notre Dame Lady Falcons journey to the State Softball Tournament in Fort Dodge Sunday afternoon.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington Second Baseman Masin Shullaw prepares to make the tag on Louisa – Muscatine’s Austin Bohling in the 6th-inning of the District-12 Final in Letts Saturday night. L&M defeated W.B., 6-4.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington First Baseman Conner Tillo (4) makes the tag on Louisa – Muscatine’s Austin Leopard (6) in the 5th-inning of the District-12 Final in Letts Saturday night. L&M defeated W.B., 6-4.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington Shortstop Nathan Crooks makes a running catch on a fly-ball hit by Austin Bohling in the 3rd-inning of the District-12 Final in Letts Saturday night. L&M defeated W.B., 6-4.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Cam Guihan (8) is congratulated by Coach Pat McKasson after hitting a solo homerun in the 3rd- inning of the District-12 Final in Letts Saturday night. L&M defeated W.B., 6-4.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington Pitcher Jarod Fogle sends one to the plate against Louisa – Muscatine in the District-12 Final in Letts Saturday night. L&M defeated W.B., 6-4.
W.B. defeats Central Lee, 7-5, in District-12 Semifinal
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington Head Coach Pat McKasson (right) congratulates Relief Pitcher Clay Siefken (13) for preserving the win over Central Lee Tuesday afternoon in Letts. W.B. defeated Central Lee, 7-5, in District-12 Semifinal.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Jarod Fogle (9) beats the tag from Central Lee First Baseman Rick Galle Tuesday afternoon in Letts. W.B. defeated Central Lee, 7-5, in District-12 Semifinal.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington Pitcher Tyson Abbott held Central Lee to 2-runs through 6-innings before giving the ball to Reliever Clay Siefken. W.B. defeated Central Lee, 7-5, in District-12 Semifinal.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame First Baseman Brandall Diaz (3) celebrates with Second Baseman Riley Hale (hugger) and Pitcher Kori Mesecher (10) after Diaz made the tag at first base on PCM’s Makenna Van Veen (24) to win the Region-7 Final in Ottumwa. WBND Head Coach David Oleson raises his hands in celebration (back right). West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated PCM, 6-4. WBND (23-12) will face Bondurant-Farrar (20-13) Monday at 1pm in Fort Dodge.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Courtney Coffin is tagged out at home by PCM Catcher Abigail Gilson during the Region-7 Final in Ottumwa Monday night. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated PCM, 6-4.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Richelle Weeks takes a practice swing before stepping back in box during the Region-7 Final in Ottumwa Monday night. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated PCM, 6-4.Photo by Dan Hockett It’s a swing and a miss by PCM’s Kayla Jennings as West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Kori Mesecher throws another strike to Catcher Kelci Hill during the Region-7 Final in Ottumwa Monday night. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated PCM, 6-4.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Assistant Coach Miranda Kramer (front) watches the action on field with Sydney Huddleston (back left) and Brandall Diaz (back right) from the dugout during the Region-7 Final in Ottumwa Monday night. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated PCM, 6-4.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Second Baseman Riley Hale makes the play at first against PCM’s Krystal Pendroy during the Region-7 Final in Ottumwa Monday night. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated PCM, 6-4.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Batter Machaela Diaz looks over a pitch from PCM’s Racheal Freland to Catcher Abigail Gilson during the Region-7 Final in Ottumwa Monday night. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated PCM, 6-4.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Kori Mesecher sends one to the plate against PCM during the Region-7 Final in Ottumwa Monday night. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated PCM, 6-4.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Riley Hale studies the pitches while on-deck waiting her turn at bat against PCM during the Region-7 Final in Ottumwa Monday night. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated PCM, 6-4.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Kori Mesecher (left) is congratulated after a strikeout by Second Baseman Riley Hale (center) and First Baseman Brandall Diaz (right) during the Region-7 Final in Ottumwa Monday night. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated PCM, 6-4.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Reagan Rogerson is ready to run to third in the seventh-inning in what will be the deciding run against PCM during the Region-7 Final in Ottumwa Monday night. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated PCM, 6-4.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Head Coach David Oleson congratulates the team after their win over PCM in the Region-7 Final at Ottumwa Monday night. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated PCM, 6-4.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Lady Falcons pose with their “2014 Softball State Qualifier” banner Monday night in Ottumwa.
