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‘Tradition never graduates’

Bentley Bilek (3), Avery Feenstra (14) and Taryne De Groot (12) celebrate with teammates and fans after winning the district title. (Photo/Sean Baccam) As a team, Western Christian celebrates another banner, marking its 25th consecutive appearance in the state...

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Boyden-Hull takes Remsen-St. Mary’s to the brink

Addison Marra was a key price for the Comets this year, leaning into her senior experience to help in multiple ways on the court. (Photo/Lisa Miller) Boyden-Hull Volleyball Calif Poncy | Sports Writer cponcy@ncppub.com Boyden-Hull volleyball was up-and-down during the...

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DeBoer ends impressive freshman season at state meet

Tyler DeBoer had a good day at the Iowa High School state cross-country meet in Fort Dodge, posting one of his best performances of the season. (Photo/Calif Poncy) Trinity Christian Cross-Country Calif Poncy | Sports Writer cponcy@ncppub.com Where better to have one...

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Ten Napel takes top-25 finish at state meet

Ian Ten Napel was impressive during his first appearance at the Iowa High School state cross-country meet, finishing 24th as just a sophomore. (Photo/Calif Poncy) Western Christian Cross-Country Calif Poncy | Sports Writer cponcy@ncppub.com Western Christian’s Ian Ten...

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Kamies, Hoegh dominate as Comets advance in playoffs

An impressive group of freshmen, including Jaelyn De Jongh (11), have helped the Comets to a solid season and the semifinals of the playoffs. (Photo/Calif Poncy) Boyden-Hull Volleyball Calif Poncy | Sports Writer cponcy@ncppub.com Boyden-Hull volleyball came into the...

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B-H/RV cross-country sees new PRs at district meet

Samuel Quevedo has been solid all year, and his performance sets the tone for what should be a great season next year. (Photo/Calif Poncy) Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley Cross-Country Calif Poncy | Sports Writer cponcy@ncppub.com "I am super proud of our team and how they...

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DeBoer shines in great district meet for Trinity XC

Trinity Christian Cross-Country Calif Poncy | Sports Writer cponcy@ncppub.com Trinity Christian cross-country has been steadily improving all season, and it peaked last week when Tigers’ star Tyler DeBoer clinched a top-10 finish and a trip to the 1A Iowa high school...

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Western offense shines in loss to OABCIG

The Wolfpack offense was the driving force of Western Christian football this season, but the defense, in part due to the two-way play of Kolby Heemskerk (23) and Jesse Heynen (26), came up in big spots. (Photo/Calif Poncy) Western Christian Football Calif Poncy |...

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Trinity XC has record week ahead of postseason

Tyler DeBoer has been great all season for Trinity, and that continued last week at the War Eagle Conference meet. (Photo/Calif Poncy) Trinity Christian Cross-Country Calif Poncy | Sports Writer cponcy@ncppub.com In the biggest meets of the season, Trinity Christian...

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Trinity breaks losing streak, trending upward before playoffs

Ali Van Der Brink (12) goes to step up an opportunity at a spike for a teammate. (Photo/Lisa Miller) Trinity Christian Volleyball Calif Poncy | Sports Writer cponcy@ncppub.com After a 20-match losing streak, Trinity Christian volleyball finally broke the streak last...

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Western volleyball goes 3-1, gets ready for postseason

Western Christian played a wide range of players over the weekend at Bishop Heelan, including Bentley Bilek (3). (Photo/Calif Poncy) Western Christian Volleyball Calif Poncy | Sports Writer cponcy@ncppub.com With each passing week, the Western Christian Wolfpack show...

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Western beats B-H/RV, takes second in 2A-1

Landon DeStigter (4) completes a pitch to Jesse Heynen (26), a key player for the Wolfpack on offense and defense. (Photo/Sean Baccam) Western Christian Football Calif Poncy | Sports Writer cponcy@ncppub.com In the biggest spot of the season, Western Christian came...

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Boyden-Hull falls again, will play H-LP in playoffs

(RIGHT) Elsie Hoegh (10) was an important player for the Comets in their loss to Unity Christian last week. (Photo/Calif Poncy) Boyden-Hull Volleyball Calif Poncy | Sports Writer cponcy@ncppub.com With postseason play right around the corner, Boyden-Hull volleyball...

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B-H/RV XC struggles at Siouxland Championships

It was a disappointing day for B-H/RV cross-country, largely due to the weather. But Jakob Pottebaum still had an alright day considering the rain. (Photo/Warrior Sports Photography) Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley Cross-Country Calif Poncy | Sports Writer cponcy@ncppub.com...

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