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Falcons fall to Tigers in OT, 68-58

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New London’s Grant Swanson (12) blocks a shot by West Burlington’s Dayton Johnson (13) Friday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 68-58.
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West Burlington’s Tanner Snodgrass (0) looks to the basket between New London’s Koby McBeth (5) and Alex Dentlinger (15) Friday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 68-58.
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West Burlington’s Jonah Marlow (10) shoots around New London’s Jalen Birdsill (20) Friday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 68-58.
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New London’s Issac McSorley (11) shoots around West Burlington’s Dayton Johnson (13) Friday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 68-58.
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New London’s Koby McBeth shoots between West Burlington’s Colton Sherwood (left) and Taylor Martin (right) Friday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 68-58.
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West Burlington’s Landen Greer (55) shoots over New London’s Grant Swanson (12) Friday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 68-58.
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West Burlington’s Colton Sherwood (3) shoots a three against New London Friday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 68-58.
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New London’s Keontae Luckett (23) looks to the basket against West Burlington Friday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 68-58.
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West Burlington’s Dayton Johnson (13) shoots a three against New London Friday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 68-58.
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Falcons in the Pink for Cancer Fight

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West Burlington Girls’ Basketball team wears pink uniforms in support of their fight against cancer during Friday’s game with New London. The team raised $1,400 with t-shirt sales, silent auction, and paper airplane throws. All proceeds will be donated to local charities in their fight against cancer.
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West Burlington Fans wear pink in support of fundraising efforts in the fight against cancer Friday night in West Burlington.
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West Burlington Fans try to land paper airplanes in a trash can as a fundraiser in the fight against cancer Friday night in West Burlington.
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Falcons maul Tigers, 88-27

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West Burlington’s Alexis Davis (left) is fouled going to the basket by New London’s Savannah Sutherland (2) Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 88-27.
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West Burlington’s Illiyah Moore (left) shoots in front of New London’s Layney Loyd (12) Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 88-27.
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West Burlington’s Jerri Price (11) and Kyla Johnston (13) go up to grab a rebound against New London Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 88-27.
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West Burlington’s Savannah Swanson (24) looks to the basket against New London Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 88-27.
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West Burlington’s Jerri Price (11) tries to shoot around New London’s Kristen Rohdy (left) Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 88-27.
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West Burlington’s Annaka Harris (left) drives by New London’s Marah Hartick (5) Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 88-27.
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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (right) shoots around New London’s Hayley Krieger (left) Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 88-27.
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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (10) shoots against New London Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 88-27.
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West Burlington’s Kyla Johnston goes to the basket against New London Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 88-27.
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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (10) collides with New London’s Sydni Coleman (14) Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 88-27.
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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow passes the ball around New London’s Alexa Wenger (left) to her teammate Alexis Davis (14) Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 88-27.
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West Burlington’s Annaka Harris (2) looks to shoot around New London’s Layney Loyd (12) Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 88-27.
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West Burlington Teammates discuss strategy with Head Coach John Vandenberg Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 88-27.
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West Burlington’s Kyla Johnston (13) shoots over New London’s Kara Krieger (23) Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 88-27.
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New London’s Alexa Wenger (24) fights for a rebound against West Burlington Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 88-27.
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Bettendorf tops Grayhounds, 118-52

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Grayhound Josef Krieger-Coen competes in the 500-yard freestyle race against Bettendorf Thursday night in Burlington. Bettendorf defeated the Grayhounds, 118-52.
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Grayhound Will Godar swims in the 400-yard freestyle relay against Bettendorf Thursday night in Burlington. Bettendorf defeated the Grayhounds, 118-52.
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Grayhound Landon Duerre swims in the 400-yard freestyle relay against Bettendorf Thursday night in Burlington. Bettendorf defeated the Grayhounds, 118-52.
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Indians scalp Falcons, 82-56

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Wapello’s Trenton Massner (24) dunks the ball on West Burlington Saturday afternoon in West Burlington. Wapello defeated West Burlington, 82-56.
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West Burlington’s Travon Ashby (22) goes to the basket around Wapello’s Keaton Mitchell (50) Saturday afternoon in West Burlington. Wapello defeated West Burlington, 82-56.
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West Burlington’s Landen Greer powers his way to the basket between Wapello defenders Saturday afternoon in West Burlington. Wapello defeated West Burlington, 82-56.
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West Burlington’s Tanner Snodgrass (0) looks to shoot over Wapello’s Koby Boysen (40) Saturday afternoon in West Burlington. Wapello defeated West Burlington, 82-56.
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West Burlington’s Colten Hohenthaner (30) shoots over Wapello’s Logan Belzer (20) Saturday afternoon in West Burlington. Wapello defeated West Burlington, 82-56.
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Falcons shatter Arrows, 36-24

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West Burlington’s Savannah Swanson (24) shoots over a sea of Wapello hands Saturday afternoon in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Wapello, 36-24.
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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (10) goes the basket around Wapello’s Emma Reid (1) Saturday afternoon in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Wapello, 36-24.
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West Burlington’s Annaka Harris (2) shoots over a Wapello defender Saturday afternoon in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Wapello, 36-24.
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West Burlington’s Alexis Davis (14) shoots a jumper against Wapello Saturday afternoon in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Wapello, 36-24.
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West Burlington’s Jerri Price (11) shoots over Wapello’s Sadie Burke (21) Saturday afternoon in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Wapello, 36-24.
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West Burlington’s Illiyah Moore (23) shoots around a Wapello defender Saturday afternoon in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Wapello, 36-24.
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Falcons down Bears, 73-66

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West Burlington’s Landen Greer (55) shoots around Danville’s Taylor Kensett (40) Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Danville, 73-66.
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West Burlington’s Travon Ashby (22) is fouled going to the basket by Danville’s Taylor Kensett (right) Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Danville, 73-66.
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West Burlington’s Colten Hohenthaner (30) shoots over Danville’s Tristan Miller (15) Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Danville, 73-66.
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West Burlington’s Tanner Snodgrass (0) shoots a jumper against Danville Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Danville, 73-66.
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West Burlington’s Jonah Marlow (10) goes to the basket against Danville Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Danville, 73-66.
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West Burlington’s Taylor Martin (1) shoots a jumper against Danville Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Danville, 73-66.
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West Burlington’s Colton Sherwood (3) shoots a jumper against Danville Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Danville, 73-66.
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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.