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WBND Tops PCM, 6-4, in Region-7 Final

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Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame First Baseman Brandall Diaz (3) celebrates with Second Baseman Riley Hale (hugger) and Pitcher Kori Mesecher (10) after Diaz made the tag at first base on PCM’s Makenna Van Veen (24) to win the Region-7 Final in Ottumwa. WBND Head Coach David Oleson raises his hands in celebration (back right). West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated PCM, 6-4. WBND (23-12) will face Bondurant-Farrar (20-13) Monday at 1pm in Fort Dodge.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame First Baseman Brandall Diaz (3) celebrates with Second Baseman Riley Hale (hugger) and Pitcher Kori Mesecher (10) after Diaz made the tag at first base on PCM’s Makenna Van Veen (24) to win the Region-7 Final in Ottumwa. WBND Head Coach David Oleson raises his hands in celebration (back right). West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated PCM, 6-4. WBND (23-12) will face Bondurant-Farrar (20-13) Monday at 1pm in Fort Dodge.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Courtney Coffin is tagged out at home by PCM Catcher Abigail Gilson during the Region-7 Final in Ottumwa Monday night. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated PCM, 6-4.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Courtney Coffin is tagged out at home by PCM Catcher Abigail Gilson during the Region-7 Final in Ottumwa Monday night. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated PCM, 6-4.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Richelle Weeks takes a practice swing before stepping back in box during the Region-7 Final in Ottumwa Monday night. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated PCM, 6-4.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Richelle Weeks takes a practice swing before stepping back in box during the Region-7 Final in Ottumwa Monday night. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated PCM, 6-4.
Photo by Dan Hockett It’s a swing and a miss by PCM’s Kayla Jennings as West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Kori Mesecher throws another strike to Catcher Kelci Hill during the Region-7 Final in Ottumwa Monday night. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated PCM, 6-4.
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It’s a swing and a miss by PCM’s Kayla Jennings as West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Kori Mesecher throws another strike to Catcher Kelci Hill during the Region-7 Final in Ottumwa Monday night. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated PCM, 6-4.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Assistant Coach Amanda Kramer (front) watches the action on field with Sydney Huddleston (back left) and Brandall Diaz (back right) from the dugout during the Region-7 Final in Ottumwa Monday night. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated PCM, 6-4.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Assistant Coach Miranda Kramer (front) watches the action on field with Sydney Huddleston (back left) and Brandall Diaz (back right) from the dugout during the Region-7 Final in Ottumwa Monday night. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated PCM, 6-4.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Second Baseman Riley Hale makes the play at first against PCM’s Krystal Pendroy during the Region-7 Final in Ottumwa Monday night. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated PCM, 6-4.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Second Baseman Riley Hale makes the play at first against PCM’s Krystal Pendroy during the Region-7 Final in Ottumwa Monday night. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated PCM, 6-4.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Batter Machaella Diaz looks over a pitch from PCM’s Racheal Freland to Catcher Abigail Gilson during the Region-7 Final in Ottumwa Monday night. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated PCM, 6-4.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Batter Machaela Diaz looks over a pitch from PCM’s Racheal Freland to Catcher Abigail Gilson during the Region-7 Final in Ottumwa Monday night. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated PCM, 6-4.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Kori Mesecher sends one to the plate against PCM during the Region-7 Final in Ottumwa Monday night. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated PCM, 6-4.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Kori Mesecher sends one to the plate against PCM during the Region-7 Final in Ottumwa Monday night. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated PCM, 6-4.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Riley Hale studies the pitches while on-deck waiting her turn at bat against PCM during the Region-7 Final in Ottumwa Monday night. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated PCM, 6-4.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Riley Hale studies the pitches while on-deck waiting her turn at bat against PCM during the Region-7 Final in Ottumwa Monday night. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated PCM, 6-4.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Kori Mesecher (left) is congratulated after a strikeout by Second Baseman Riley Hale (center) and First Baseman Brandall Diaz (right) during the Region-7 Final in Ottumwa Monday night. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated PCM, 6-4.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Kori Mesecher (left) is congratulated after a strikeout by Second Baseman Riley Hale (center) and First Baseman Brandall Diaz (right) during the Region-7 Final in Ottumwa Monday night. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated PCM, 6-4.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Reagan Rogerson is ready to run to third in the seventh-inning in what will be the deciding run against PCM during the Region-7 Final in Ottumwa Monday night. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated PCM, 6-4.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Reagan Rogerson is ready to run to third in the seventh-inning in what will be the deciding run against PCM during the Region-7 Final in Ottumwa Monday night. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated PCM, 6-4.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Head Coach David Oleson congratulates the team after their win over PCM in the Region-7 Final at Ottumwa Monday night. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated PCM, 6-4.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Head Coach David Oleson congratulates the team after their win over PCM in the Region-7 Final at Ottumwa Monday night. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated PCM, 6-4.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Lady Falcons pose with their “2014 Softball State Qualifier” banner Monday night in Ottumwa.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Lady Falcons pose with their “2014 Softball State Qualifier” banner Monday night in Ottumwa.
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Obituaries this week

Ralph J. Sherman, 76, of Sperry, died Thursday, July 10, 2014

Ermina Wilda Lind, 91, Mt. Pleasant, formerly West Burlington died Monday, July 14, 2014

Earl George Hopkins, 61, Corydon, formerly West Burlington, died Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Mary Elizabeth Barngrover, 89, West Burlington, died Thursday, July 17, 2014

Ralph L. Todd, 92, of Burlington, died Thursday, July 17, 2014

Marilyn Kay Vojcihoski, 66, Yarmouth, died Thursday, July 17, 2014

 

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Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Tate Snodgrass (left) slides safe to third beating the throw to Columbus Third Baseman Brodwick Wittmann (right) during District-12 quarterfinal Saturday in Letts. West Burlington defeated Columbus, 7-2. West Burlington will meet Central Lee in District semifinal Tuesday at 5pm in Letts.
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Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Clay Siefken (13) beats the throwback to Columbus First Baseman Tucker Morrison during District-12 quarterfinal Saturday in Letts. West Burlington defeated Columbus, 7-2. West Burlington will meet Central Lee in District semifinal Tuesday at 5pm in Letts.
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West Burlington’s Clay Siefken (13) beats the throwback to Columbus First Baseman Tucker Morrison during District-12 quarterfinal Saturday in Letts. West Burlington defeated Columbus, 7-2. West Burlington will meet Central Lee in District semifinal Tuesday at 5pm in Letts.
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Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame First Baseman Brandall Diaz celebrates the win over Albia after catching a popup for the final out of the Regional Semifinal Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Albia, 6-4. WBND will play PCM Monroe in the Regional Final Monday night at Ottumwa.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame First Baseman Brandall Diaz celebrates the win over Albia after catching a popup for the final out of the Regional Semifinal Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Albia, 6-4. WBND will play PCM Monroe in the Regional Final Monday night at Ottumwa.
Photo by Dan Hockett An Albia homerun is instantly converted to an out as West Burlington – Notre Dame Centerfielder Courtney Coffin reaches over the fence to catch a ball hit deep by Albia’s Taegen Bossard in the fourth inning. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Albia, 6-4. WBND will play PCM Monroe in the Regional Final Monday night at Ottumwa.
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An Albia homerun is instantly converted to an out as West Burlington – Notre Dame Centerfielder Courtney Coffin reaches over the fence to catch a ball hit deep by Albia’s Taegen Bossard in the fourth inning. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Albia, 6-4. WBND will play PCM Monroe in the Regional Final Monday night at Ottumwa.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Kori Mesecher (10) beats the throw to Albia First Baseman Hannah Isley in the Regional Semifinal Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Albia, 6-4. WBND will play PCM Monroe in the Regional Final Monday night at Ottumwa.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Kori Mesecher (10) beats the throw to Albia First Baseman Hannah Isley in the Regional Semifinal Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Albia, 6-4. WBND will play PCM Monroe in the Regional Final Monday night at Ottumwa.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Sydney Huddleston (31) celebrates her homerun with her teammates at home plate during the Regional Semifinal Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Albia, 6-4. WBND will play PCM Monroe in the Regional Final Monday night at Ottumwa.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Sydney Huddleston (31) celebrates her homerun with her teammates at home plate during the Regional Semifinal Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Albia, 6-4. WBND will play PCM Monroe in the Regional Final Monday night at Ottumwa.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Riley Hale (right) shares a smile at first base with Assistant Coach Shannon Dameron after she was hit by an Albia pitch in the Regional Semifinal Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Albia, 6-4. WBND will play PCM Monroe in the Regional Final Monday night at Ottumwa.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Riley Hale (right) shares a smile at first base with Assistant Coach Shannon Dameron after she was hit by an Albia pitch in the Regional Semifinal Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Albia, 6-4. WBND will play PCM Monroe in the Regional Final Monday night at Ottumwa.
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Photo by Dan Hockett New London Pitcher Morgan Christner winds up before sending one over the plate during Wednesday night’s Region-4 Semifinal at West Burlington. New London defeated Harmony, 10-0 in 5-innings.
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New London Pitcher Morgan Christner winds up before sending one over the plate during Wednesday night’s Region-4 Semifinal at West Burlington. New London defeated Harmony, 10-0 in 5-innings.
Photo by Dan Hockett New London’s Sami Koontz bunts in front of Harmony Catcher Taylor Diephus during Wednesday night’s Region-4 Semifinal at West Burlington. New London defeated Harmony, 10-0 in 5-innings.
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Photo by Dan Hockett New London Catcher Emily Parks looks to the dugout for a signal against Harmony during Wednesday night’s Region-4 Semifinal at West Burlington. New London defeated Harmony, 10-0 in 5-innings.
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New London Catcher Emily Parks looks to the dugout for a signal against Harmony during Wednesday night’s Region-4 Semifinal at West Burlington. New London defeated Harmony, 10-0 in 5-innings.
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