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Falcons fall to Bears, 55-33

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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (10) shoots over Danville’s McKenzie Spear (23) Friday night in West Burlington. Danville defeated West Burlington, 55-33.
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West Burlington’s Kyla Johnston (13) shoots a jumper against Danville Friday night in West Burlington. Danville defeated West Burlington, 55-33.
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West Burlington’s Addy Kellen (with ball) is fouled by Danville’s Kathryn Luers (10) Friday night in West Burlington. Danville defeated West Burlington, 55-33.
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West Burlington’s Alexis Davis (14) goes to the basket against Danville Friday night in West Burlington. Danville defeated West Burlington, 55-33.
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West Burlington Head Coach John Vandenberg talks it over with the team during a timeout Friday night in West Burlington. Danville defeated West Burlington, 55-33.
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West Burlington’s Savannah Swanson (24) shoots over Danville’s McKenzie Spear (23) Friday night in West Burlington. Danville defeated West Burlington, 55-33.
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VIDEO: Trophies are for Winning

Should kids be given trophies for playing sports, even when they don’t win? Are participation trophies a good or bad thing for young athletes? Former Olympian and LA Galaxy soccer star Cobi Jones shares his thoughts.

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Falcons go 1-4 at WBNDD Duals

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WBNDD’s Drake Fox pins Mt. Pleasant’s Henry Lautovsky in the 285-pound class Thursday night in West Burlington. Falcon team went 1 and 4 at WBNDD duals at West Burlington.
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WBNDD’s Bryce Sankus gets the win by decision over Pekin’s Zach Hammes in the 138lb class Thursday night in West Burlington. Falcon team went 1 and 4 at WBNDD duals at West Burlington.
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WBNDD’s Cole Jarrett grapples with Pekin’s Skyler Juhl in the 182lb class Thursday night in West Burlington. Juhl pinned Jarrett. Falcon team went 1 and 4 at WBNDD duals at West Burlington.
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Falcons conquer Warriors, 72-52

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West Burlington’s Taylor Martin (1) shoots over a WACO defender Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated WACO, 72-52.
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West Burlington’s Tanner Snodgrass (0) is fouled by WACO’s Calvin Battle (25) Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated WACO, 72-52.
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West Burlington’s Colten Hohenthaner (30) looks to the basket in front of a WACO defender Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated WACO, 72-52.
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West Burlington’s Dayton Johnson (24) goes to the basket against WACO Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated WACO, 72-52.
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West Burlington’s Cole Williams (42) shoots a three against WACO Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated WACO, 72-52.
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West Burlington’s Colton Sherwood (right) shoots around WACO’s Nik Coble (left) Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated WACO, 72-52.
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West Burlington’s Landen Greer shoots a layup against WACO Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated WACO, 72-52.
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West Burlinton’s Marvion Jackson (35) shoots against WACO Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated WACO, 72-52.
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WB stops WACO, 58-37

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West Burlington’s Alexis Davis (14) is fouled going to the basket by WACO’s Nadiyah Brown (32) Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated WACO, 58-37.
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West Burlington’s Addy Kellen (3) looks to the basket against WACO Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated WACO, 58-37.
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West Burlington’s Jerri Price (11) is fouled by WACO’s Nadiyah Brown (32) Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated WACO, 58-37.
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West Burlington Jazz Band knocks out a few Christmas tunes at the basketball game Tuesday night in West Burlington.
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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow shoots a layup against WACO Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated WACO, 58-37.
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West Burlington’s Savannah Swanson (24) is fouled by a WACO defender Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated WACO, 58-37.
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West Burlington’s Annaka Harris (2) shoots a layup against WACO Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated WACO, 58-37.
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West Burlington’s Kyla Johnston (13) looks to the basket against WACO Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated WACO, 58-37.
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National Anthem at WB High School

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West Burlington and WACO Girls’ Basketball teams and fans stand for National Anthem before the start of Tuesday night’s game in West Burlington. (Panoramic image created by stitching 17-photos together).
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WBNDD goes 1 and 1 at Triangular

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WBNDD’s Dreyton Laveine cradles Lone Tree’s Tim Mills for the pin in the 220lb class Thursday night in West Burlington. WBNDD wrestling team defeated Lone Tree, 42-33 before falling to Mediapolis, 31-27.
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Mediapolis’ Caden Benz cradles WBNDD’s Drake Smith before scoring a major decision on him in the 160lb class Thursday night in West Burlington. WBNDD wrestling team defeated Lone Tree, 42-33 before falling to Mediapolis, 31-27.
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WBNDD’s Tucker Moore rolls Mediapolis’ Allen Erickson for the pin in the 182lb class Thursday night in West Burlington. WBNDD wrestling team defeated Lone Tree, 42-33 before falling to Mediapolis, 31-27.
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West Burlington tops Notre Dame, 60-56

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West Burlington’s Colten Hohenthaner (30) celebrates their victory over Notre Dame Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 60-56.
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West Burlington’s Landen Greer (55) and Notre Dame’s Ryle Koenig (21) reach for a jump ball at the start of Tuesday night’s game in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 60-56.
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West Burlington’s Landen Greer (55) shoots around Notre Dame’s Christian Schwenker (1) Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 60-56.
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Notre Dame’s Axel Tjaden (24) goes to the basket against West Burlington Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 60-56.
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West Burlington’s Jonah Marlow (10) shoots around Notre Dame’s Jaxon Osborn (12) Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 60-56.
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West Burlington’s Tanner Snodgrass (0) shoots over Notre Dame’s Axel Tjaden (24) and Ryle Koenig (21) Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 60-56.
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West Burlington’s Dayton Johnson (13) goes to the basket between two Notre Dame Defenders Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 60-56.
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West Burlington’s Colten Hohenthaner (30) hits a layup against Notre Dame Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 60-56.
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Nikes clip Falcons, 59-54

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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (10) and Notre Dame’s Rylie Todd reach for a jump ball at the start of Tuesday night’s game in West Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 59-54.
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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (10) shoots over Notre Dame Defenders Tuesday night in West Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 59-54.
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Notre Dame’s Rylie Todd (32) hits a layup against West Burlington Tuesday night in West Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 59-54.
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West Burlington’s Natalie Vandenberg (top) and Notre Dame’s Taylor Ackerman (bottom) fight for control of a loose ball Tuesday night in West Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 59-54.
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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (10) shoots around Notre Dame’s Hailey Blythe (14) Tuesday night in West Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 59-54.
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West Burlington’s Alexis Davis (right), Notre Dame’s Molly Johnson (center) and Hailey Blythe (left) fight for a loose ball Tuesday night in West Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 59-54.
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West Burlington’s Annaka Harris (2) shoots around Notre Dame’s Taylor Ackerman (10) Tuesday night in West Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 59-54.
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West Burlington’s Alexis Davis (14) shoots over Notre Dame’s Hailey Blythe (14) Tuesday night in West Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 59-54.
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West Burlington’s Iliyah Moore shoots between Notre Dame’s Rylie Todd (32) and Hope Ward (30) Tuesday night in West Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 59-54.
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Basketball Iowa Sports West Burlington Winfield - Mt. Union

WB tops W-MU, 71-45

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West Burlington’s Tanner Snodgrass shoots over a Winfield – Mt. Union defender Saturday afternoon at West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Winfield – Mt. Union, 71-45.
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West Burlington’s Colton Sherwood shoots a three against Winfield – Mt. Union Saturday afternoon at West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Winfield – Mt. Union, 71-45.
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West Burlington’s Cole Williams (42) shoots over WMU’s Christian Gerot (13) Saturday afternoon at West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Winfield – Mt. Union, 71-45.
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West Burlington’s Taylor Martin (1) takes it to the basket against Winfield – Mt. Union Saturday afternoon at West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Winfield – Mt. Union, 71-45.
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West Burlington’s Jonah Marlow (10) shoots over WMU defender Saturday afternoon at West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Winfield – Mt. Union, 71-45.
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West Burlington’s Colten Hohenthaner (30) hits a layup against WMU Saturday afternoon at West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Winfield – Mt. Union, 71-45.
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West Burlington’s Landen Greer secures the ball against Winfield – Mt. Union Saturday afternoon at West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Winfield – Mt. Union, 71-45.