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Moving on

Junior reserve setter Annie Koele (5) bumps up a ball in a match against Estherville Lincoln Central. Koele finished with six assists in the third set Tuesday, Oct. 22, in Hull. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Sweep of E-LC advances Western to Class 3A regional semifinals...

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De Groot qualifies for state

Western Christian senior Kyrin De Groot paces herself during a Class 2A state-qualifying cross-country meet in Orange City. De Groot punched her ticket to state for a third straight year, finishing the race in fifth place. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Freshman Ian Ten Napel...

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Offense finds a groove

Senior Teagan Visser (81) hauls in an interception for Western Christian during its 41-28 victory over Okoboji. The Wolfpack will face off with West Lyon for the second round of the playoffs Friday, Nov. 1, in Inwood. (Photo/Sean Baccam) Western Christian Football...

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’Hawks end year in Rock Valley

Sophomore Nate Brennaman (69) blocks for a Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley returner Friday, Oct. 25, in Rock Valley. The Nighthawks capped their 2024 season with a 42-13 loss to ranked Carroll. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley Football Ranked Carroll earns win...

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Sweep and advance

Sophomore Elsie Hoegh holds the ball in her hands ahead of her service. Boyden-Hull's star sophomore helped lead her squad to a 3-0 sweep of Sibley-Ocheyedan in Hull. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Boyden-Hull Volleyball Comets find little trouble in taking down Generals in...

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Zwart qualifies again

Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley Cross-Country Senior standout runner earns third consecutive spot in Fort Dodge meet Andrew Buckman | Sports Editor HARLAN – A seventh-place finish for Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley’s top runner was enough to earn her a spot at the 2024 Iowa High...

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Brummel surpasses 1,000 assists

Trinity Christian senior setter Kerstin Brummel (6) sets a ball to a teammate Monday, Oct. 21, in Hull. Brummel surpassed the 1,000-career assist mark during the match, a 3-0 sweep, versus Harris-Lake Park. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Trinity Christian Volleyball Tigers...

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Campaign comes to a close

Trintiy Christian Cross-Country Tigers end year in Class 1A state-qualifying meet at Holstein Country Club Andrew Buckman | Sports Editor HOLSTEIN – Trinity Christian cross-country’s season came to a close Thursday, Oct. 23, at Holstein Country Club following the...

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Trinity tops Falcons

(LEFT) Senior defensive specialist Grace Poppema prepares to serve for Trinity Christian against Gehlen Catholic. The Tigers were swept by the Jays in their season finale Thursday, Oct 17, in Hull. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Trinity Christian Volleyball Road finale...

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Serving fuels wins

Senior Rylee Bomgaars (1) smashes a ball around the block of a Sheldon player Tuesday, Oct. 15, in Hull. Boyden-Hull defeated the Orabs 3-0 in the home match. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Boyden-Hull Volleyball Comets get more dominant as match goes along, sweep Orabs at...

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WC fights back for win

Junior setter Maggie Van Schepen (6) bumps the volleyball into the air Tuesday, Oct. 15, against Cherokee Washington. Van Schepen finished with a match-high 38 assists in Western Christian's 3-2 victory over the Braves. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Western Christian...

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Westra earns all-conference nod

Senior Matthew Boon runs at the War Eagle Conference meet Thursday, Oct. 17, in Marcus. In his return to competition, Boon ran a 21:35.85 for 34th place. (Photo/Laurel Schriever) Trinity Christian junior Maya Driesen strides it out at the War Eagle Conference meet....

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WC, B-H/RV run at Landsmeer

Sophomore Jenna De Kam competes in the Unity Christian cross country meet Friday, Oct. 18, at Landsmeer Golf Club. Western Christian's De Kam closed the contest in 27th place with a time of 25:57.01. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley's Aubree Boender runs...

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QB hurls five scores in win

Western Christian senior Lane Maassen totes the rock as he works to break a Unity Christian tackle Friday, Oct. 18, in Hull. Maassen finished with 146 receiving yards on nine catches versus the Knights. (Photo/Sean Baccam) Western Christian Football DeStigter plays...

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’Hawks held scoreless

Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley senior Drew Rozeboom is taken to the ground after completing a catch on a fake punt. Rozeboom finished with just the one grab for 22 yards in his squad's 37-0 road loss to MOC-Floyd Valley. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley...

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Zwart ends conference runner-up

Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley Cross-Country Girls claim fourth as a squad in Siouxland meet at Rolling Hills Andrew Buckman | Sports Editor HULL – Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley hosted the 2024 Siouxland Conference cross-country meet Tuesday, Oct. 15, at Rolling Hills Country Club...

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Lions push ’Pack aside

Western Christian’s line prepares to snap the football in a game against CL/G-LR. Western was defeated by the Lions 23-7 and dropped to 4-3 on the season. (Photo/Lily Jurrens) Western Christian Football Ranked side struggles to finish drives on offense in decisive...

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’Hawks no match for No. 6

Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley senior Braylen Crawford holds the ball tight to his body as he carries it in a game against Bishop Heelan. Crawford and company fell to the Crusaders 37-6 Friday, Oct. 11, in Hull. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley Football Thomas...

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Tigers sweep Mustangs

Trinity Christian senior setter Kerstin Brummel (6) sets a ball to a teammate Thursday, Oct. 10, in Hull. Brummel finished with 19 assists in her team’s sweep of George-Little Rock. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Trinity Christian Volleyball Squad collects first win of the...

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’Pack falls in title match

Western Christian junior outside hitter Scarlett Winterfeld (4) swings at the ball against Central Lyon in her team’s home tournament. Though the Wolfpack defeated the Lions, the group came up one win short of winning the Kooima Varilek Classic. (Photo/Sean Baccam)...

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