

West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Lauren Summers (6) looks to the plate against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.

West Burlington – Notre Dame Catcher Lexy Davis against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.

West Burlington – Notre Dame Shortstop Reagan Engberg (22) fields a hopper against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.

West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Lauren Summers (6) is congratulated after hitting a 3-run homer against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.

West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Mckenna Davis (80) makes contact against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.

Mt. Pleasant’s Trinity Krabill (4) beats the tag at home from WBND Catcher Lexy Davis Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.

West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Alycia Jackson (25) looks to the plate against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.
Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington – Notre Dame Leftfielder Morgan Flowers (37) catches a fly ball against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Morgan Flowers (37) shows her frustration after striking out against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Alycia Jackson (25) looks to the plate against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Madelyn Stutsman (19) sees a pitch she likes against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington – Notre Dame Third Baseman Madelyn Stutsman (19) catches a popup against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Morgan Flowers (37) looks for the next pitch against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Morgan Flowers (37) swings against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Lexy Davis (8) see a pitch she likes against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington – Notre Dame Third Baseman Madelyn Stutsman (19) stops an infield line drive against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington – Notre Dame Shortstop Reagan Engberg (22) looks to first for the out against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington – Notre Dame Shortstop Reagan Engberg (22) fields a hopper against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington – Notre Dame Catcher Lexy Davis against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Lauren Summers (6) looks to the plate against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Lauren Summers (6) looks to the plate against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington – Notre Dame Shortstop Reagan Engberg (22) looks to first for the out against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington – Notre Dame Shortstop Reagan Engberg (22) fields a hopper against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Madelyn Stutsman (19) makes contact against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Morgan Flowers (37) looks for the next pitch against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Reagan Engberg (22) makes contact against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Reagan Engberg (22) swings against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Reagan Engberg (22) looks for the next pitch against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Reagan Engberg (22) didn’t like the pitch from Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.
Renowned Oxford-trained historian Niall Ferguson recounts his recent experience of becoming an American citizen. His unique impressions are both moving and surprising — even to him.

New London’s Coach and Teammates celebrate after upsetting 14th ranked Class 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame Thursday night in New London. New London defeated 14th ranked West Burlington – Notre Dame, 4-1.

New London’s Marah Hartrick (4) looks for an opportunity from third in the first inning against WBND Thursday night in New London. New London defeated 14th ranked West Burlington – Notre Dame, 4-1.

West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Addy Kellen smiles after faking a run to second base against New London Thursday night in New London. New London defeated 14th ranked West Burlington – Notre Dame, 4-1.

West Burlington – Notre Dame Catcher Lexy Davis (8) smiles during a break in the action Thursday night in New London. New London defeated 14th ranked West Burlington – Notre Dame, 4-1.

West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Kenna Davis (80) makes contact against New London Thursday night in New London. New London defeated 14th ranked West Burlington – Notre Dame, 4-1.

West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Morgan Flowers looks for the next pitch Thursday night in New London. New London defeated 14th ranked West Burlington – Notre Dame, 4-1.
Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington – Notre Dame Head Coach David Oleson surveys the field Thursday night in New London. New London defeated 14th ranked West Burlington – Notre Dame, 4-1.Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Lexy Davis (8) bunts the ball against New London Thursday night in New London. New London defeated 14th ranked West Burlington – Notre Dame, 4-1.Photo by Dan Hockett
New London Leftfielder Marah Hartrick (4) catches a WBND fly ball Thursday night in New London. New London defeated 14th ranked West Burlington – Notre Dame, 4-1.Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Lauren Summers (6) winds up in her battle with New London batters Thursday night in New London. New London defeated 14th ranked West Burlington – Notre Dame, 4-1.Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Lauren Summers (6) winds up in her battle with New London batters Thursday night in New London. New London defeated 14th ranked West Burlington – Notre Dame, 4-1.Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Lauren Summers (6) is congratulated after striking out a New London batter Thursday night in New London. New London defeated 14th ranked West Burlington – Notre Dame, 4-1.Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Lauren Summers (6) smiles during a break in the action Thursday night in New London. New London defeated 14th ranked West Burlington – Notre Dame, 4-1.

West Burlington Second Baseman Tyler Dameron (20) looks for the call after tagging out Winfield – Mt. Union’s Jared Arnold (20) at second Wednesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Winfield – Mt. Union, 14-4.

Winfield – Mt. Union First Baseman Christian Gerot secures the out against West Burlington’s Tate Nelson (10) Wednesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Winfield – Mt. Union, 14-4.

It was senior night in West Burlington Wednesday night before the baseball game with Winfield – Mt. Union. Austin Mixer with family.

It was senior night in West Burlington Wednesday night before the baseball game with Winfield – Mt. Union. Kody Payne with family.

It was senior night in West Burlington Wednesday night before the baseball game with Winfield – Mt. Union. Cordell Scarborough with family.

It was senior night in West Burlington Wednesday night before the baseball game with Winfield – Mt. Union. Tyler Dameron with family.

West Burlington Pitcher Tyler Dameron throws one to the plate against Winfield – Mt. Union Wednesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Winfield – Mt. Union, 14-4.

West Burlington Pitcher Cordell Scarborough throws to the plate against Winfield – Mt. Union Wednesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Winfield – Mt. Union, 14-4.

Winfield – Mt. Union’s Jacob Ford (6) steals second beating the throw to West Burlington’s Tyler Dameron Wednesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Winfield – Mt. Union, 14-4.

West Burlington Leftfielder Brady Diewold (12) throws to first against Winfield – Mt. Union Wednesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Winfield – Mt. Union, 14-4.

West Burlington’s Tyler Dameron steals third from Winfield – Mt. Union Wednesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Winfield – Mt. Union, 14-4.

Winfield – Mt. Union Pitcher Nick Crow (19) sends the ball to the plate against West Burlington Wednesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Winfield – Mt. Union, 14-4.
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Falcons Top Bears, 11-0

West Burlington Pitcher Hayden Vandenberg (16) sends the ball to the plate against Danville Monday night in Danville. West Burlington defeated Danville, 11-0.

Danville Pitcher Reid Yaley (8) looks to the plate against West Burlington Monday night in Danville. West Burlington defeated Danville, 11-0.

Falcon Centerfielder Addy Kellen (9) and Rightfielder Raven Messamaker (5) bump before taking position against Danville Monday night in Danville. WBND defeated Danville, 4-0.

West Burlington – Notre Dame First Baseman Alycia Jackson (25) gets the out against Danville Monday night in Danville. WBND defeated Danville, 4-0.

West Burlington – Notre Dame Shortstop Reagan Engberg (22) catches an infield fly against Danville Monday night in Danville. WBND defeated Danville, 4-0.

Danville Pitcher Haiden Molter (19) throws against West Burlington – Notre Dame Monday night in Danville. WBND defeated Danville, 4-0.
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Danville First Baseman Morgan Waste (20) gets the out against West Burlington – Notre Dame Monday night in Danville. WBND defeated Danville, 4-0.Photo by Dan Hockett
Danville Centerfielder Ashley Pfadenhauer (00) fields a fly ball against WBND Monday night in Danville. WBND defeated Danville, 4-0.Photo by Dan Hockett
Falcon Centerfielder Addy Kellen (9) throws the ball in after fielding against Danville Monday night in Danville. WBND defeated Danville, 4-0.Photo by Dan Hockett
Danville First Baseman Morgan Waste (20) reaches for the out against West Burlington – Notre Dame Monday night in Danville. WBND defeated Danville, 4-0.Photo by Dan Hockett
Danville Centerfielder Ashley Pfadenhauer (00) fields a fly ball against WBND Monday night in Danville. WBND defeated Danville, 4-0.Photo by Dan Hockett
Danville Second Baseman Makenzie Morris (9) catches an infield fly against WBND Monday night in Danville. WBND defeated Danville, 4-0.Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Lauren Summers (6) sends one to the plate against Danville Monday night in Danville. WBND defeated Danville, 4-0.Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Lauren Summers (6) looks to the strike zone against Danville Monday night in Danville. WBND defeated Danville, 4-0.Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington – Notre Dame Leftfielder Raven Messamaker (5) catches a Danville fly as Centerfielder Addy Kellen (9) backs her up Monday night in Danville. WBND defeated Danville, 4-0.Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington – Notre Dame First Baseman Alycia Jackson (25) secures the out against Danville’s Haiden Molter (19) Monday night in Danville. WBND defeated Danville, 4-0.

West Burlington High School Senior, Bailey Jennings, signs to play volleyball with a full-ride scholarship at Des Moines Area Community College Monday morning in West Burlington. DMACC Volleyball Coach Patty Harrison (left) joins Jennings (center) and her mother, Jennifer Arbogast (right) at the signing.