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Western outlasts MMCRU

Landon DeStigter tries to avoid an MMCRU defender as he lets go of a shot Thursday, Jan. 9. Western Christian defeated the Royals 88-75 in a point-scoring slugfest in Hull. (Photo/Sean Baccam) Western Christian Boys’ Basketball ‘Tremendous’ performance from KVR leads...

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Leloux goes 3-0, wins title at Dan Pansch

Jaydn Leloux works to pick up her opponent's leg Saturday, Jan. 11, at the Dan Pansch Girls Invitational. Leloux went on to defeat Aberdeen Central's Mila Hobbes via pin in the bout, before eventually taking the title at 145 pounds. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Paxton...

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Wolfpack out-claw Wolverines

Western Christian Boys’ Wrestling Boys’ squad hosts series of duals on home mat in Hull Andrew Buckman | Sports Editor Western Christian 33.0Sioux City West 24.0Western Christian 12.0West Sioux 69.0Western Christian 12.0Westwood Sloan 65.0HULL –Western Christian 33.0,...

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Western wins one

Western Christian Girls’ Wrestling Girls grab victory over Woodbury at A-W dual meet Andrew Buckman | Sports Editor Western Christian 18.0Akron-Westfield 30.0Western Christian 12.0Central Lyon/George-Little Rock 66.0Western Christian 12.0Sheldon/South O’Brien...

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Mulder collects 100th win

Junior Brock Mulder poses with Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley cheerleaders after capturing his 100th win in Hawarden. Mulder defeated Hinton's Gabe Anderson with a fall at 2:09 to reach the feat Thursday, Jan. 9. (Photo/Lily Jurrens) Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley Boys’ Wrestling...

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Strong start not enough

Josie Rokusek dribbles the ball during Boyden-Hull's game against Gehlen Catholic. The Comets fell to the Jays 75-36 Tuesday, Jan. 7, in Hull. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Boyden-Hull Girls’ Basketball B-H falls to Mustangs despite playing ‘best’ game thus far Andrew...

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Winless no longer

Kerstin Brummel pounds the rock for Trinity Christian in her team's matchup with MMCRU. It took overtime, but the Tigers defeated the Royals to capture their second win of the season. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Trinity Christian Girls’ Basketball Tigers tackle elusive...

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Win 1 of 2025

Trinity Christian Boys’ Basketball Westra’s offensive onslaught fuels comfy win over Eagles Andrew Buckman | Sports Editor Trinity Christian 12-16-19-10 57Siouxland Christian 5-10-13-14 42SIOUX CITY – Catapulting itself back above .500 for the season, Trinity...

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Comets clamp Mustangs

Jakob Pottebaum (2) defends his opponent as Carter Kleinwolterink (21) watches on. Boyden-Hull defeated Sibley-Ocheyedan 61-46 Tuesday, Jan. 7, in Hull. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Boyden-Hull Boys’ Basketball Transition buckets allow squad to jump out to big lead, cruise...

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B-H battles SC in 2025

Dennie Boogerd (23) and Izzy Prachomphonh (53) contest a Sioux Center girl’s shot attempt during a game between the two Siouxland Conference sides. Boyden-Hull fell to the Warriors 79-18 Thursday, Jan. 2. (Photo/Dan Wolfswinkel) Boyden-Hull Girls’ Basketball Siouxland...

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First contest of 2025

Western Christian Boys’ Basketball Early Moret dunk sparks Western in return win over Mustangs Andrew Buckman | Sports Editor Western Christian 23-18-20-12 73Newell-Fonda 8-14-6-7 35NEWELL – Despite coming off an extended break from competition, Western Christian...

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WC plays first game of 2025

Western Christian Girls’ Basketball Second-ranked Mustangs hand opposition 10th loss of season Andrew Buckman | Sports Editor Western Christian 4-6-11-9 30Newell-Fonda 18-23-14-14 69NEWELL – A return to action yielded yet another tough matchup and result for Western...

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’Hawks finish fifth

Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley Girls’ Wrestling Several varsity grapplers earn placements in St. James Andrew Buckman | Sports Editor Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley 93.0SAINT JAMES, Minn. –Belle of the BorderBoyden-Hull/Rock Valley 93.0; 100: Joselin Barranco Gomez (12-14) did not...

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B-H/RV guarantees fourth

Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley Boys’ Wrestling Nighthawks compete in dual tournament in Emmetsburg Andrew Buckman | Sports Editor EMMETSBURG –E-Hawk DualsBoyden-Hull/Rock Valley 68.0, East Sac County 12.0 (Match 1, Round 1); 144: Tyce Van Beek (BH/RV) over Xander Hemer (ESC)...

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Western competes in Sheldon

Western Christian Girls’ Wrestling Three girls place in top-three in respective weight classes Andrew Buckman | Sports Editor Western Christian 64.0SHELDON –Orab Girls’ Wrestling InvitationalWestern Christian 64.0; 115: Nicole VanDerZwaag (9-7) placed 3rd and scored...

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Boyden-Hull grabs win 1 of 2025

Boyden-Hull Boys’ Basketball Comets fall behind early, strap down defensively to close Andrew Buckman | Sports Editor Boyden-Hull 12-13-10-11 46Sheldon 14-5-6-8 33SHELDON – Standout play from a first-time starter continued to aid Boyden-Hull boys’ basketball’s...

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Trinity topples to A-W

Trinity Christian Girls’ Basketball Tigers finish 2024 portion of schedule without a victory Andrew Buckman | Sports Editor Trinity Christian 7-11-8-2 28Akron-Westfield 17-8-10-10 45AKRON – Even without star guard Makenzie Hughes in the lineup, Akron-Westfield was...

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Tigers fail to ‘execute’ late

Trinity Christian Boys’ Basketball Turnovers prove costly for squad despite fourth-quarter lead Andrew Buckman | Sports Editor AKRON –Team 1 2 3 4 TotalTrinity Christian 11 9 15 10 45Akron-Westfield 11 7 14 21 53

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Warriors pull away from Comets

Junior Garret Van Es (15) goes for a block as a Sioux Center player attempts a layup. The Warriors defeated the Comets 67-55 Friday, Dec. 20. (Photo/Dan Wolfswinkel) Boyden-Hull Boys’ Basketball Visitors unable to maintain halftime lead, drop to 4-3 overall Andrew...

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WC ends year with ‘big win’

Western Christian Boys’ Basketball Nebraska squad travels to face defending 2A champs in Sioux City Andrew Buckman | Sports Editor SIOUX CITY –Team 1 2 3 4 TotalWestern Christian 17 18 20 22 77Lincoln Lutheran 23 8 16 18 65

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