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Falcons top No.10 New London, 3-2

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West Burlington volleyball team celebrates after winning their match over 10th ranked New London Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated 10th ranked Class 1A New London, 17-25, 25-19, 25-18, 23-25, 15-11.
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West Burlington’s Alyssa Dameron (10) dives to keep the ball in play against New London Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated 10th ranked Class 1A New London, 17-25, 25-19, 25-18, 23-25, 15-11.
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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (20) spikes the ball past New London’s Peyton Jackson (16) Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated 10th ranked Class 1A New London, 17-25, 25-19, 25-18, 23-25, 15-11.
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West Burlington’s Kinnady Atwater (3) bumps the ball in to play against New London Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated 10th ranked Class 1A New London, 17-25, 25-19, 25-18, 23-25, 15-11.
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West Burlington’s Bailey Jennings (8) races to keep the ball in play against New London Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated 10th ranked Class 1A New London, 17-25, 25-19, 25-18, 23-25, 15-11.
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West Burlington’s Iliyah Moore (23) sends the ball back to New London Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated 10th ranked Class 1A New London, 17-25, 25-19, 25-18, 23-25, 15-11.
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West Burlington’s McKenzie Fry (1) keeps the ball in play against New London Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated 10th ranked Class 1A New London, 17-25, 25-19, 25-18, 23-25, 15-11.
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West Burlington Libero Kadence Johnson keeps the ball in play against New London Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated 10th ranked Class 1A New London, 17-25, 25-19, 25-18, 23-25, 15-11.
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West Burlington’s Michenna Hunt (24) bumps the ball back in to play against New London Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated 10th ranked Class 1A New London, 17-25, 25-19, 25-18, 23-25, 15-11.
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BONUS Falcon photos v. New London

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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (20)
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West Burlington’s Kinnady Atwater (3)
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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (20)
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West Burlington’s Kinnady Atwater (3)
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West Burlington’s McKenzie Fry (1)
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West Burlington’s Bailey Jennings (8)
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West Burlington’s Michenna Hunt (24)
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New London falls to WB, 3-2

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New London’s Kristen Rohdy (22) bumps the ball in to play against West Burlington Thursday night in West Burlington. New London fell to West Burlington, 25-17, 19-25, 18-25, 25-23, 11-15.
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New London’s Addie Pry (8) keeps the ball in play against West Burlington Thursday night in West Burlington. New London fell to West Burlington, 25-17, 19-25, 18-25, 25-23, 11-15.
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New London’s Alexa Wenger (12) bumps the ball in to play against West Burlington Thursday night in West Burlington. New London fell to West Burlington, 25-17, 19-25, 18-25, 25-23, 11-15.
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New London Libero Chloe Coleman (31) bumps the ball in to play against West Burlington Thursday night in West Burlington. New London fell to West Burlington, 25-17, 19-25, 18-25, 25-23, 11-15.
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New London’s Sofie Reighard (9) bumps the ball in to play against West Burlington Thursday night in West Burlington. New London fell to West Burlington, 25-17, 19-25, 18-25, 25-23, 11-15.
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New London’s Kyra Linkin (6) bumps the ball in to play against West Burlington Thursday night in West Burlington. New London fell to West Burlington, 25-17, 19-25, 18-25, 25-23, 11-15.
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Danville Iowa Sports Volleyball West Burlington

Falcons sweep Bears, 3-0

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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (20) keeps the ball in play against Danville Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Danville, 25-7, 25-13, 25-13.
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West Burlington Libero Kadence Johnson (left) and Alyssa Dameron (10) keep the ball in play against Danville Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Danville, 25-7, 25-13, 25-13.
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Danville’s Ashlee Duerksen (28) bumps the ball back to the net against West Burlington Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Danville, 25-7, 25-13, 25-13.
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West Burlington’s Kinnady Atwater (3) sends the ball over the net against Danville Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Danville, 25-7, 25-13, 25-13.
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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (20) spikes the ball over Danville’s Isabella Smith (10) Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Danville, 25-7, 25-13, 25-13.
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West Burlington’s Iliyah Moore (23) leaps to block a shot by Danville’s Isabella Smith (10) Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Danville, 25-7, 25-13, 25-13.
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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (20) and Michenna Hunt (24) leap to block the shot by Danville’s Isabella Smith (10) Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Danville, 25-7, 25-13, 25-13.
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Danville’s Ava Smith (5) bumps the ball in play against West Burlington Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Danville, 25-7, 25-13, 25-13.
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West Burlington’s Alyssa Dameron (10) and Libero Kadence Johnson (right) keep the ball in play against Danville Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Danville, 25-7, 25-13, 25-13.
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Fort Madison Iowa Sports Volleyball West Burlington

Falcons place 3rd in SEISC-S Tourney

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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (20) hits the ball over Central Lee defenders in the quarterfinal match of the Southeast Iowa Super Conference South Division Tournament at SCC in West Burlington Saturday. West Burlington defeated Central Lee, 25-22, 25-22. Falcons later fell to Holy Trinity 25-18, 25-11, in the semifinal match. West Burlington placed third by defeating Mediapolis, 25-13, 23-25, 15-13, in the consolation match.
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West Burlington’s Bailey Jennings (8) jumps to block Central Lee’s Makenna Hall’s (9) shot in the quarterfinal match of the Southeast Iowa Super Conference South Division Tournament at SCC in West Burlington Saturday. West Burlington defeated Central Lee, 25-22, 25-22. Falcons later fell to Holy Trinity 25-18, 25-11, in the semifinal match. West Burlington placed third by defeating Mediapolis, 25-13, 23-25, 15-13, in the consolation match.
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Falcons sweep Comets

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West Burlington’s Alyssa Dameron (10) dives to keep ball in play against Cardinal Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Cardinal, 25-18, 25-15, 27-25.
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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (20) spikes the ball over the net against Cardinal Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Cardinal, 25-18, 25-15, 27-25.
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West Burlington Libero Kadence Johnson (left) keeps the ball in play against Cardinal Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Cardinal, 25-18, 25-15, 27-25.
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West Burlington’s Michenna Hunt (24) and Kinnady Atwater (3) try to block the shot by Cardinal’s Trista Benedict (12) Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Cardinal, 25-18, 25-15, 27-25.
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West Burlington’s Iliyah Moore (23) spikes the ball over the net against Cardinal Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Cardinal, 25-18, 25-15, 27-25.
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West Burlington’s McKenzie Fry (1) keeps the ball in play against Cardinal Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Cardinal, 25-18, 25-15, 27-25.
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West Burlington student fans provide entertainment during a timeout during the volleyball game with Cardinal Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Cardinal, 25-18, 25-15, 27-25.
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Shipp WB’s winningest volleyball coach

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West Burlington Head Volleyball Coach Corina Shipp celebrates with her team after chalking up her 160th win Tuesday night over Cardinal at home in West Burlington. Coach Shipp is now the winningest coach in West Burlington volleyball program history.
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Van Buren sweeps WB

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West Burlington students pause Thursday evening for the National Anthem in West Burlington before the volleyball game against Van Buren.
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West Burlington Libero Kadence Johnson (2) keeps the ball in play against Van Buren Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington fell to Van Buren, 25-20, 25-22, 25-19.
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West Burlington’s Michenna Hunt (24) and Kinnady Atwater (3) go up to block a shot by Van Buren’s Chloe Davidson (4) Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington fell to Van Buren, 25-20, 25-22, 25-19.
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West Burlington’s Illyah Moore (23) sends the ball over the net against Van Buren Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington fell to Van Buren, 25-20, 25-22, 25-19.
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West Burlington’s Michenna Hunt (24) keeps the ball in play while teammate Alyssa Dameron (10) provides backup against Van Buren Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington fell to Van Buren, 25-20, 25-22, 25-19.
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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (20) sends the ball over the net against Van Buren Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington fell to Van Buren, 25-20, 25-22, 25-19.
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Iowa Mediapolis Sports Volleyball West Burlington

Falcons Fall to Mepo in Regional, 3-2

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Mediapolis Teammates celebrate after winning a point from West Burlington in Regional play Monday night in West Burlington. Mediapolis defeated WB, 15-25, 25-14, 22-25, 25-20, 15-11.
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Mediapolis’ Maya Johnson (11) the ball in play against West Burlington during Regional play Monday night in West Burlington. Mediapolis defeated WB, 15-25, 25-14, 22-25, 25-20, 15-11.
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West Burlington’s Alyssa Dameron (10) keeps the ball in play against Mediapolis in Regional play Monday night in West Burlington. Mediapolis defeated WB, 15-25, 25-14, 22-25, 25-20, 15-11.
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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (20) tries to block the ball against Mediapolis in Regional play Monday night in West Burlington. Mediapolis defeated WB, 15-25, 25-14, 22-25, 25-20, 15-11.
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West Burlington’s Libero Mckenzie Fry bumps the ball in play against Mediapolis in Regional play Monday night in West Burlington. Mediapolis defeated WB, 15-25, 25-14, 22-25, 25-20, 15-11.
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West Burlington’s Kinnady Atwater (3) puts the ball over the net against Mediapolis in Regional play Monday night in West Burlington. Mediapolis defeated WB, 15-25, 25-14, 22-25, 25-20, 15-11.
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West Burlington’s Alyssa Dameron (10) keeps the ball in play against Mediapolis in Regional play Monday night in West Burlington. Mediapolis defeated WB, 15-25, 25-14, 22-25, 25-20, 15-11.
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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (20) spikes the ball over the net against Mediapolis in Regional play Monday night in West Burlington. Mediapolis defeated WB, 15-25, 25-14, 22-25, 25-20, 15-11.
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West Burlington’s Libero Mckenzie Fry bumps the ball in play against Mediapolis in Regional play Monday night in West Burlington. Mediapolis defeated WB, 15-25, 25-14, 22-25, 25-20, 15-11.
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West Burlington’s Alyssa Dameron (10) puts the ball over the net against Mediapolis in Regional play Monday night in West Burlington. Mediapolis defeated WB, 15-25, 25-14, 22-25, 25-20, 15-11.
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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (20) puts the ball over the net against Mediapolis in Regional play Monday night in West Burlington. Mediapolis defeated WB, 15-25, 25-14, 22-25, 25-20, 15-11.
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West Burlington’s Riley Cline (2) keeps the ball in play against Mediapolis in Regional play Monday night in West Burlington. Mediapolis defeated WB, 15-25, 25-14, 22-25, 25-20, 15-11.
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West Burlington Chloe Baker (16) puts the ball over the net against Mediapolis in Regional play Monday night in West Burlington. Mediapolis defeated WB, 15-25, 25-14, 22-25, 25-20, 15-11.
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West Burlington’s Kadence Johnson (7) bumps the ball in play against Mediapolis in Regional play Monday night in West Burlington. Mediapolis defeated WB, 15-25, 25-14, 22-25, 25-20, 15-11.
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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (20) spikes the ball over the net against Mediapolis in Regional play Monday night in West Burlington. Mediapolis defeated WB, 15-25, 25-14, 22-25, 25-20, 15-11.
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West Burlington’s Libero Mckenzie Fry bumps the ball in play against Mediapolis in Regional play Monday night in West Burlington. Mediapolis defeated WB, 15-25, 25-14, 22-25, 25-20, 15-11.
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West Burlington’s Riley Cline (2) keeps the ball in play against Mediapolis in Regional play Monday night in West Burlington. Mediapolis defeated WB, 15-25, 25-14, 22-25, 25-20, 15-11.
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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (20) spikes the ball over the net against Mediapolis in Regional play Monday night in West Burlington. Mediapolis defeated WB, 15-25, 25-14, 22-25, 25-20, 15-11.
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West Burlington’s Libero Mckenzie Fry bumps the ball in play against Mediapolis in Regional play Monday night in West Burlington. Mediapolis defeated WB, 15-25, 25-14, 22-25, 25-20, 15-11.