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New London’s Issac McSorley (right) guards Notre Dame’s Jett Tjaden (with ball) during the 1A District Semifinal Tuesday night in Mt. Pleasant. New London defeated Notre Dame, 70-49.
New London’s Keontae Luckett takes it to the basket during the 1A District Semifinal Tuesday night in Mt. Pleasant. New London defeated Notre Dame, 70-49.
New London’s Blake Nehring (3) shoots over Notre Dame’s Matt Meeker (2) during the 1A District Semifinal Tuesday night in Mt. Pleasant. New London defeated Notre Dame, 70-49.
New London’s Mason Porter (21) drives the lane between Notre Dame defenders during the 1A District Semifinal Tuesday night in Mt. Pleasant. New London defeated Notre Dame, 70-49.
New London’s Ben Dentlinger (20) dunks the ball during the 1A District Semifinal Tuesday night in Mt. Pleasant. New London defeated Notre Dame, 70-49.
New London’s Justin Henecke looks to pass during the 1A District Semifinal Tuesday night in Mt. Pleasant. New London defeated Notre Dame, 70-49.
New London’s Mason Porter hits a layup during the 1A District Semifinal Tuesday night in Mt. Pleasant. New London defeated Notre Dame, 70-49.
New London’s Keontae Luckett (right) blocks Notre Dame’s Matt Meeker’s shot during the 1A District Semifinal Tuesday night in Mt. Pleasant. New London defeated Notre Dame, 70-49.
Notre Dame’s Jett Tjaden (with ball) finds the path to the basket blocked by New London’s Issac McSorley (right) during the 1A District Semifinal Tuesday night in Mt. Pleasant. New London defeated Notre Dame, 70-49.
Notre Dame’s Matt Meeker (2) has his shot blocked by New London’s Keontae Luckett during the 1A District Semifinal Tuesday night in Mt. Pleasant. New London defeated Notre Dame, 70-49.
Notre Dame’s Gavin Kies (3) tries to drive past New London’s Blake Nehring (right) during the 1A District Semifinal Tuesday night in Mt. Pleasant. New London defeated Notre Dame, 70-49.
Notre Dame’s Jack Giannettino (32) looks to the basket around New London’s Ben Dentlinger (right) during the 1A District Semifinal Tuesday night in Mt. Pleasant. New London defeated Notre Dame, 70-49.
Notre Dame’s Jaxon Osborn (20) hauls in a rebound during the 1A District Semifinal Tuesday night in Mt. Pleasant. New London defeated Notre Dame, 70-49.
Notre Dame’s Connor Delaney (30) shoots a three during the 1A District Semifinal Tuesday night in Mt. Pleasant. New London defeated Notre Dame, 70-49.
New London’s Ben Dentlinger (20) fouls while attempting to block Notre Dame’s Jack Giannettino shot during the 1A District Semifinal Tuesday night in Mt. Pleasant. New London defeated Notre Dame, 70-49.
Notre Dame’s Jack Giannettino (30) shoots during the 1A District Semifinal Tuesday night in Mt. Pleasant. New London defeated Notre Dame, 70-49.
Notre Dame’s Connor Delaney looks to the basket during the 1A District Semifinal Tuesday night in Mt. Pleasant. New London defeated Notre Dame, 70-49.
Notre Dame’s Emma Lynch (44) and Seymour’s Acey Jellison (33) tip off to start the regional semifinal game Friday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated Seymour, 67-33.
Notre Dame’s Catherine Lillie looks to the basket against Seymour during the regional semifinal game Friday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated Seymour, 67-33.
Notre Dame’s Kaelyn Hoambrecker heads to the basket around a Seymour defender during the regional semifinal game Friday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated Seymour, 67-33.
Notre Dame’s Hailey Blythe (14) shoots a three against Seymour during the regional semifinal game Friday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated Seymour, 67-33.
Notre Dame’s Emma Lynch shoots against Seymour during the regional semifinal game Friday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated Seymour, 67-33.
Notre Dame’s Taylor Ackerman (40) shoots against Seymour during the regional semifinal game Friday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated Seymour, 67-33.
Notre Dame’s Johanna Myers (12) hits a layup against Seymour during the regional semifinal game Friday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated Seymour, 67-33.
Notre Dame’s Alyssa Trail (34) shoots a jumper against Seymour during the regional semifinal game Friday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated Seymour, 67-33.
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Obituaries this week
Carl James (Jim) Siefken , 87, Burlington, died Sunday, February 19, 2017
Harold C. Morawitz, 99, Burlington died Wednesday, February 22, 2017
Raymond Francis Eibes, 97, Omaha, formerly Burlington, died Sunday, February 19, 2017
Mary L. Greer, 91, Burlington, died Monday, February 20, 2017
Norma Jean Lair, 78, Burlington died Friday, February 24, 2017
Lyle Dewey Graham, 89, Marshalltown, formerly Burlington, died Wednesday, February 22, 2017
Daniel Lloyd Bell Sr., 80, Burlington, died Friday, February 24, 2017
Jim “Franco” Franciskovich, 52, West Burlington, died Friday, February 24, 2017
William “Billy” R. Mehaffy, 22, rural New London died Saturday, February 25, 2017
Ferrel Dean Brandt, 77, Marion, died Sunday, February 26, 2017
West Burlington’s Travon Ashby (22) delivers the ball to the basket around Tipton’s Andrew Stewart (12) during District semifinal Thursday night in West Burlington. Tipton defeated West Burlington, 78-66.
West Burlington’s Rel Greer (center) passes the ball between Tipton defenders during District semifinal Thursday night in West Burlington. Tipton defeated West Burlington, 78-66.
West Burlington’s Tanner Snodgrass (0) shoots a jumper between Tipton defenders during District semifinal Thursday night in West Burlington. Tipton defeated West Burlington, 78-66.
West Burlington’s Rooks Derosear looks to the basket during District semifinal Thursday night in West Burlington. Tipton defeated West Burlington, 78-66.
West Burlington’s Travon Ashby (22) scrambles for a loose ball during District semifinal Thursday night in West Burlington. Tipton defeated West Burlington, 78-66.
West Burlington’s Tate Snodgrass looks to the basket during District semifinal Thursday night in West Burlington. Tipton defeated West Burlington, 78-66.
West Burlington’s Caleb Hoenig (34) shoots over Tipton’s Logan Hoffman during District semifinal Thursday night in West Burlington. Tipton defeated West Burlington, 78-66.
West Burlington’s Dayton Johnson (13) shoots around Tipton’s Zachary Ford (3) during District semifinal Thursday night in West Burlington. Tipton defeated West Burlington, 78-66.
West Burlington’s Jayden Breuer (23) shoots a three over Tipton’s Jacob Tischuk (30) during District semifinal Thursday night in West Burlington. Tipton defeated West Burlington, 78-66.
West Burlington Students cheer for their Falcons during District semifinal Thursday night in West Burlington. Tipton defeated West Burlington, 78-66.
West Burlington Fans turned out in force to support their Falcons during District semifinal Thursday night in West Burlington. Tipton defeated West Burlington, 78-66.