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Basketball Iowa Mediapolis Sports West Burlington

Bulldogs top Falcons, 73-57

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West Burlington’s Darian Johnson (24) shoots over Mediapolis’ Owen Timmerman (5) Saturday afternoon in West Burlington. Mediapolis defeated West Burlington, 73-57.
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West Burlington’s Colton Shewood (1) sends the ball to the basket against Mediapolis Saturday afternoon in West Burlington. Mediapolis defeated West Burlington, 73-57.
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West Burlington’s Tanner Snodgrass (0) shoots over Mediapolis’ Owen Timmerman (5) Saturday afternoon in West Burlington. Mediapolis defeated West Burlington, 73-57.
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    West Burlington’s Tanner Snodgrass (0) goes to the basket against Mediapolis Saturday afternoon in West Burlington. 
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    West Burlington’s Tanner Snodgrass (0) goes to the basket against Mediapolis Saturday afternoon in West Burlington. 
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Basketball Iowa Sports West Burlington

Falcons topple Comets, 69-25

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West Burlington’s Darian Johnson (24) attempts to thread his way through Cardinal’s Jarrett Greiner (32) and Griffin Greiner (23) Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Cardinal, 69-25.
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West Burlington’s Jonah Marlow (10) takes the ball to the basket against Cardinal Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Cardinal, 69-25.
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West Burlington’s Tanner Snodgrass (0) delivers the ball to the basket against Cardinal Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Cardinal, 69-25.
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Basketball Burlington Iowa Sports West Burlington

Falcons extinguish Comets, 67-22

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West Burlington’s Leah Collier (12) shoots around Cardinal’s Shaelynn Rupe (42) Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Cardinal, 67-22.
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West Burlington’s Annaka Harris (2) drives to the basket against Cardinal Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Cardinal, 67-22.
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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (10) looks to the basket against Cardinal Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Cardinal, 67-22.
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West Burlington’s Libby Logan (5) looks for a path around Cardinal’s Lizzey Lett (20) Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Cardinal, 67-22.
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West Burlington’s Alexis Davis (14) shoots a basket against Cardinal Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Cardinal, 67-22.
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West Burlington’s Morgan Flowers (13) shoots over Cardinal’s Maddie McClure (1) Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Cardinal, 67-22.
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West Burlington’s Kelyin Chng (3) drives around Cardinal’s Rachel Lewman (5) Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Cardinal, 67-22.
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Basketball Iowa Mt. Pleasant Sports West Burlington

Mt. Pleasant downs WB, 51-39

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West Burlington’s Tanner Snodgrass (0) looks to the basket against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday night in West Burlington. Mt. Pleasant defeated West Burlington, 51-39.

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West Burlington’s Colton Sherwood (1) struggles to score between Mt. Pleasant’s Rhett Zeglen (23) and Sam Beatty (21) Tuesday night in West Burlington. Mt. Pleasant defeated West Burlington, 51-39.

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West Burlington’s Marvion Jackson (35) shoots around Mt. Pleasant’s Sam Beatty (21) Tuesday night in West Burlington. Mt. Pleasant defeated West Burlington, 51-39.

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West Burlington’s Darian Johnson (24) shoots over Mt. Pleasant’s Sam Beatty (21) Tuesday night in West Burlington. Mt. Pleasant defeated West Burlington, 51-39.

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West Burlington’s Reece Richards (42) looks to the basket against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday night in West Burlington. Mt. Pleasant defeated West Burlington, 51-39.

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Basketball Iowa Mt. Pleasant Sports West Burlington

Falcons top Panthers, 53-38

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West Burlington’s Alexis Davis (14) takes it to the basket against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Mt. Pleasant, 53-38.

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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (10) hauls in a rebound over Mt. Pleasant defenders Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Mt. Pleasant, 53-38.

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West Burlington’s Annaka Harris (2) sends the ball to the basket against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Mt. Pleasant, 53-38.

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Iowa Softball Sports West Burlington

WB’s Morgan Flowers signs to play softball with SCC

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West Burlington’s Morgan Flowers signs to play softball Thursday with Southeastern Community College in West Burlington. From left: Luan Flowers (mother), WB Head Coach David Oleson, Morgan Flowers, SCC Head Coach Melissa Flores, Dennis Flowers (father).

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Iowa Softball Sports West Burlington

WB’s Makenna Davis signs to play softball with Graceland University

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West Burlington’s Makenna Davis signs to play softball Wednesday with Graceland University in Lamoni, Iowa. From left: WB Head Coach David Oleson, Makenna Davis, Graceland Head Coach Todd Verwers.

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Basketball Iowa Sports West Burlington

Falcons top Van Buren, 77-47

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West Burlington’s Reece Richards (42) is fouled by Van Buren’s Brycen Starnes (15) Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Van Buren 77-47.

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West Burlington’s Cole Williams shoots against Van Buren Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Van Buren 77-47.

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West Burlington’s Darian Johnson (24) shoots a three over Van Buren’s Clay Neeley (10) Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Van Buren 77-47.

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West Burlington’s Jonah Marlow (10) takes it to the basket around Van Buren’s Caleb Johnson (24) and Brycen Starnes (15) Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Van Buren 77-47.

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West Burlington’s Colton Sherwood (1) shoots over Van Buren’s Mason McDonough (44) Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Van Buren 77-47.

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West Burlington’s Marvion Jackson (35) drives around Van Buren’s Mason McDonough (44) Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Van Buren 77-47.

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West Burlington’s Tanner Snodgrass (0) shoots over Van Buren’s Mason McDonough (44) Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Van Buren 77-47.

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West Burlington’s Kendell Baker (11) shoots a three against Van Buren Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Van Buren 77-47.

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Basketball Iowa Sports West Burlington

Van Buren downs WB, 62-40

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West Burlington’s Alexis Davis has her shot blocked by Van Buren’s Taryn Scheuermann Tuesday night in West Burlington. Van Buren defeated West Burlington, 62-40.

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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow takes it to the basket against Van Buren Tuesday night in West Burlington. Van Buren defeated West Burlington, 62-40.

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2 ½ year old Lincoln Freeman of Burlington takes advantage of the empty gym floor during halftime Tuesday night in West Burlington.

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West Burlington’s Annaka Harris (2) takes a shot against Van Buren Tuesday night in West Burlington. Van Buren defeated West Burlington, 62-40.

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West Burlington’s Leah Collier (12) drives past Van Buren’s Taryn Scheuermann (25) Tuesday night in West Burlington. Van Buren defeated West Burlington, 62-40.

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West Burlington’s Iliyah Moore (23) goes to the basket against Van Buren Tuesday night in West Burlington. Van Buren defeated West Burlington, 62-40.

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Burlington Iowa Local News Political Sports West Burlington

Politics and Sports: Keep Your Hands Off My Football

Sports has a unique ability to unite our communities and our nation. Until recently, that is. How did sports get so politicized? Clay Travis, host of Outkick the Show, tackles the country’s cultural divide and its effect on our favorite pastime in this short 5-minute video.