Photo by Dan Hockett 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. Photo by Dan Hockett 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. Photo by Dan Hockett 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, 2-1Iowa Class 3A Region-8 quarterfinal. Fairfield, Iowa Trojans v West Burlington – Notre Dame Falcons at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Iowa, July 6, 2023. WBND Falcons won in 9-innings, 2-1. Photos by Dan Hockett
Photo by Dan Hockett 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. Photo by Dan Hockett 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.
Photo by Dan Hockett 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. Photo by Dan Hockett 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.Photo by Dan Hockett 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. Photo by Dan Hockett 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. Photo by Dan Hockett 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. Photo by Dan Hockett 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.Photo by Dan Hockett 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.
Photo by Dan Hockett 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. Photo by Dan Hockett 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. Photo by Dan Hockett 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. Photo by Dan Hockett 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. Photo by Dan Hockett 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.
Photo by Dan Hockett 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. Photo by Dan Hockett 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.
Photo by Dan Hockett 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).
Photo by Dan Hockett 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