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Van Buren comeback stuns Falcons, 16-10

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Van Buren teammates celebrate a comeback victory, their first win over the Falcons in more than a decade. Van Buren Warriors over the WBND Falcons 16 – 10 at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Tuesday, June 13, 2023.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Maddie Thomas (7) hits a three-run home run for the Falcons at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Tuesday, June 13, 2023. Van Buren 16, WBND 10.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Maddie Thomas (7) hits a three-run home run for the Falcons at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Tuesday, June 13, 2023. Van Buren 16, WBND 10.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s leftfielder Maddy Knapp (3) makes a spectacular catch on a foul ball in the second inning at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Tuesday, June 13, 2023. Van Buren 16, WBND 10.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s leftfielder Maddy Knapp (3) makes a spectacular catch on a foul ball in the second inning at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Tuesday, June 13, 2023. Van Buren 16, WBND 10.
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Falcons over Holy Trinity, 19-9

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West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Lauren Summers eyes the strike zone against Holy Trinity batters Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023 at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Iowa. West Burlington Notre Dame Falcons defeated Holy Trinity Crusaders, 19-9.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Lauren Summers eyes the strike zone against Holy Trinity batters Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023 at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Iowa. West Burlington Notre Dame Falcons defeated Holy Trinity Crusaders, 19-9.
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WBND Falcon Varsity Softball 2023

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Front (l-r): Madelyn Thomas, Bella Blaufuss, Paige Kramer, Rowan Willeford. Second: Chloee Anderson, Faith Gibb, Lolo Krieger, Lauren Summers, Anna Engberg. Third: Head Coach David Oleson, Maddy Knapp, Shona Andersen, Asst. Coach Lexy Davis. Back: Lacie Felkins, Brynn Logan, Elise Oleson.

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WBND Falcon JV Softball 2023

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Front (l-r): Myah Zurita, Hannah Schuldt, Paige Kramer. Second: Lacie Felkins, Faith Gibb, Madelyn Thomas, Alexis Brookhiser. Third: Third: Coach David Oleson, Chloee Anderson, Lacey Beimer, Bailey Hayes, Head Coach Lexy Davis. Back: Tannisyn Christopherson.
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WBND Falcon JH Softball 2023

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Front (l-r): Amelia Gibb, Bella Drew, Emma Elmore, Rose Carlson. Second: Rhea Leibli, Whitney Snowden, Kyleigh Kniffen, Makayla Dueringer, Sophia Blint. Third: Orayana Gonzalez, Bianca Thomson, Kaylee Webb, Natalia Payne. Back: Asst. Coach Lynette Van Scoy, Ava Frueling, Head Coach Kara Krieger.
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West Burlington’s Lauren Summers signs with SCC Blackhawk Softball Team

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West Burlington’s Lauren Summers, signs letter of intent to the SCC Blackhawks Softball Team, Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at West Burlington, Iowa. Joining Lauren at signing are, from left, Angie Summers (mother), SCC Softball Coach Kevin Kaalberg (standing in back), and Lance Summers (father).
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Notre Dame’s Elise Oleson signs with Iowa Wesleyan Softball Team

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Notre Dame’s Elise Oleson signs letter of intent to the Iowa Wesleyan Softball Team, Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at Burlington Notre Dame. Joining Elise at signing are, Keli Oleson (mother) and Micah Oleson (father).
Burlington Notre Dame’s Elise Oleson signs with Iowa Wesleyan Tigers Softball Team. Photos by Dan Hockett
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Falcons fall short of trip to State Tourney

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West Burlington – Notre Dame Falcon Lacie Felkins (44) leaves the field as the Davis County Mustangs celebrate their 3-2 win in the Class 3A, Region-8 Final at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Iowa, Tuesday July 12, 2022.
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Davis County Mustangs celebrate having their ticket punched to the State Tournament in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Davis County (5th seed) will play Saydel (4th seed) Monday July 18, 2022 at 7:30pm. Davis Co. defeated WBND, 3-2.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Shortstop Reagan Engberg (22) hauls in the ball in time to tag Davis County’s Cassidy VanLaningham (7) out at second base in the Class 3A, Region-8 Final at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Iowa, Tuesday July 12, 2022. WBND fell to Davis County, 3-2
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Right Fielder Bella Blaufuss (18) makes a diving catch as teammate Lauren Krieger (17) celebrates during the Class 3A, Region-8 Final at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Iowa, Tuesday July 12, 2022. WBND fell to Davis County, 3-2
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Reagan Engberg (22) slides safe at third in the fifth-inning during the Class 3A, Region-8 Final at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Iowa, Tuesday July 12, 2022. WBND fell to Davis County, 3-2
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Davis County catcher Macy Hill tags West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Bella Blaufuss (18) out at home in the Class 3A, Region-8 Final at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Iowa, Tuesday July 12, 2022. WBND fell to Davis County, 3-2
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West Burlington – Notre Dame first baseman Elise Oleson (13) catches a foulball in front of the Davis County dugout during the Class 3A, Region-8 Final at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Iowa, Tuesday July 12, 2022. WBND fell to Davis County, 3-2
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Lauren Krieger (17) makes a diving catch during the Class 3A, Region-8 Final at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Iowa, Tuesday July 12, 2022. WBND fell to Davis County, 3-2.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Lauren Krieger (17) makes a diving catch as teammate Bella Blaufuss (18) celebrates during the Class 3A, Region-8 Final at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Iowa, Tuesday July 12, 2022. WBND fell to Davis County, 3-2.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Head Coach David Oleson consoles his players after the Class 3A, Region-8 Final at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Iowa, Tuesday July 12, 2022. WBND fell to Davis County, 3-2.
Davis County Mustangs v West Burlington – Notre Dame Falcons in Iowa Softball Class 3A, Region-8 Final at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Iowa, Tuesday July 12, 2022. WB-ND Falcons fell to Davis County, 3-2.
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Lady Falcons advance to Region-8 Final

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West Burlington – Notre Dame second baseman Lolo Krieger (17) catches a popup by Central Lee’s Shanna Burford (18) in the second inning of the Region-8 semifinal Saturday July 9th, 2022 at Barb Cater Field in West Burlington, Iowa. West Burlington-Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 4-3. No. 7 Falcons will meet No. 10 Davis County in the Regional final Tuesday at home in West Burlington.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Anna Engberg (2) tags out Central Lee’s Sophie Turner (27) at third in the Class 3A Region-8 semifinal Saturday July 9th, 2022 at Barb Cater Field in West Burlington, Iowa. West Burlington-Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 4-3. No. 7 Falcons will meet No. 10 Davis County in the Regional final Tuesday at home in West Burlington.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Maddy Knapp (3) slides safe on a put-back beating the tag by Central Lee’s Kenna Sandoval (20) in the Class 3A Region-8 semifinal Saturday July 9th, 2022 at Barb Cater Field in West Burlington, Iowa. West Burlington-Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 4-3. No. 7 Falcons will meet No. 10 Davis County in the Regional final Tuesday at home in West Burlington.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Rowan Willford (9) catches a fly ball in the Class 3A Region-8 semifinal Saturday July 9th, 2022 at Barb Cater Field in West Burlington, Iowa. West Burlington-Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 4-3. No. 7 Falcons will meet No. 10 Davis County in the Regional final Tuesday at home in West Burlington.
Iowa Softball Class 3A, Region-8 semifinal, Saturday, July 9th, 2022 at Barb Cater Field in West Burlington, Iowa. West Burlington-Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 4-3. No. 7 Falcons will meet No. 10 Davis County in the Regional final Tuesday at home in West Burlington. Photos by Dan Hockett
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Falcons over Demons, in Region Quarterfinal 10-0.

No. 7 WB-ND hosts Central Lee in 3A Region-8 semifinal.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Lauren Summers (6) hits a solo home run in fourth inning (her ninth homer this season) in the Region-8 quarterfinal against the Washington Demons Wednesday, July 6, 2022 in West Burlington, Iowa. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Washington, 10-0. Falcons meet Central Lee in the Region-8 Semifinal Saturday at home.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Lauren Summer (6) hits a solo home run in fourth inning (her ninth homer this season) in the Region-8 quarterfinal against the Washington Demons Wednesday, July 6, 2022 in West Burlington, Iowa. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Washington, 10-0. Falcons meet Central Lee in the Region-8 Semifinal Saturday at home.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Lauren Summers (6) hits a solo home run in fourth inning (her ninth homer this season) in the Region-8 quarterfinal against the Washington Demons Wednesday, July 6, 2022 in West Burlington, Iowa. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Washington, 10-0. Falcons meet Central Lee in the Region-8 Semifinal Saturday at home.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Shortstop Reagan Engberg (22) looks for the Official after a diving catch in the second inning of Region-8 quarterfinal against the Washington Demons Wednesday, July 6, 2022 in West Burlington, Iowa. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Washington, 10-0. Falcons meet Central Lee in the Region-8 Semifinal Saturday at home.
Washington, Iowa, Demons v West Burlington – Notre Dame, Falcons in 3A Region-8 quarterfinal game at West Burlington, Iowa, Wednesday, July 6, 2022. WB-ND Falcons won, 10-0, in 5-innings (10-run mercy rule).
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