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Falcons’ score first and last to win 2-1

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WBND’s Bella Blaufuss (18) celebrates after scoring the winning run from third in the ninth-inning of Iowa Class 3A, Region-8 semifinal at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington Thursday, July 6, 2023. WBND Falcons defeated Fairfield, 2-1.
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WBND Catcher Paige Kramer tags the plate for a bases loaded force out on Fairfield’s Coty Engle (4) in the top of the ninth-inning of Region-8 semifinal at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington Thursday, July 6, 2023. WBND Falcons defeated Fairfield, 2-1.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Lauren Summers (6) struck out twelve Fairfield batters for the win in the Class 3A, Region-8 semifinal at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington Thursday, July 6, 2023. WBND Falcons defeated Fairfield, 2-1
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WB/ND’s Summers celebrates 100-wins

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West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher, Lauren Summers (6), reached the one-hundred- career win mark after Tuesday’s home game with Danville. Lauren Summers and Kaitlyn Caston are the only two in Falcon softball program history to reach the 100-win-mark.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher, Lauren Summers (6), reached the one-hundred- career win mark after Tuesday’s home game with Danville. Lauren Summers and Kaitlyn Caston are the only two in Falcon softball program history to reach the 100-win-mark.
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Falcons over Bears, 10-0

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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Anna Engberg (2) slides safe at home around Danville catcher Naomi Henry (26) at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Iowa, Tuesday, June 20, 2023. WBND defeated Danville, 10-0 in five-innings.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Anna Engberg (2) and Danville catcher Naomi Henry (26) looks to the plate umpire for the call… she was safe. WBND defeated Danville, 10-0 in five-innings at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Iowa, Tuesday, June 20, 2023.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Batter Elise Oleson (13) looks the ball over against Danville at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Tuesday, June 20, 2023. WBND defeated Danville, 10-0 in five-innings.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Batter Elise Oleson (13) lets a high pitch go by against Danville at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Tuesday, June 20, 2023. WBND defeated Danville, 10-0 in five-innings.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Paige Kramer (1) beats the throw to Danville first baseman Marley Garland (13) at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Tuesday, June 20, 2023. WBND defeated Danville, 10-0 in five-innings.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Lauren Krieger (17) makes contact at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Tuesday, June 20, 2023. WBND defeated Danville, 10-0 in five-innings.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Lauren Krieger (17) and Elise Oleson (13) celebrate a win over Danville at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Iowa, Tuesday, June 20, 2023. WBND defeated Danville, 10-0 in five-innings.
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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).