Both Boyden-Hull and Western Christian clinched spots in the state tournament with convincing wins last weekend. The Comets took down Coon Rapids-Bayard with a 20-point fourth quarter, while the Wolfpack led Tri-Center from wire-to-wire. (Photo/Calif Poncy)
Boyden-Hull FFA Members (Photo/Submitted) Senior Corey Kamies winds up for his winning toss in the bale throwing contest. (Photo/Submitted) Senior Carlos Caldera tries his hand at the roping competition. (Photo/Submitted) Jacob Van Der Wilt | Boyden-Hull FFA Advisor...
Jayden De Jong concentrates on putting a nut on a bolt after having retrieved them from a bucket of wet pig feed. (Photo/Submitted) Mrs. Karen Christians won the change war and kissed the pig following chapel. (Photo/Submitted) Western Christian FFA 2025-2026 chapter...
Tyler Pottebaum (3) came up big in the Comets sub-state game against Coon Rapids, racking up 5 assists. (Photo/Calif Poncy) Calif Poncy | Sports Writer cponcy@ncppub.com Over the last few weeks of the season, Boyden-Hull emerged. The Comets had been a solid team all...
Tayden Moret (3) and Landon De Stigter (23) led the Wolfpack to a win over Rock Valley. (Photo/Calif Poncy) Calif Poncy | Sports Writer cponcy@ncppub.com In the final stretch of a close game, one player can make all the difference. Rarely does one player win an entire...
First Team *Dylan Bosma - Sr - Unity Christian, *Carter Kleinwolterink - Sr - Boyden-Hull, Tyce Van Donge - Jr - Unity Christian, Jacob Mulder - Jr - MOC/FV, Carter Brightwell - Sr - MOC/FV, Braedon Perez-Hietbrink - Jr - Sioux Center, Kaden Van Schepen - Sr - Rock...
First Team All-Conference *Hudsyn Ranschau - Sr - Rock Valley, *Danika Hoogendoorn - Sr - Central Lyon, *Maryn Franken - Jr - Sioux Center, Haevyn Ranschau - Sr - Rock Valley, Taylor Rypkema - So - Central Lyon, Ava Carolan - Jr - West Lyon, Ady Jeltema - Sr - MOC/FV...
WESTERN CHRISTIAN BASKETBALL CHEERLEADERS (Left to Right) Front row: Olivia Van Bruggen, Emery Huizenga, Hannah Altena; Back row: Tena Leusink, Jasmine Kooima, Reese Wielenga, Jessica Wielenga, Megan Wielenga (Photo/Shondra Wielenga) Boyden-Hull Basketball...
Wolfpack coach Derek Keizer pointed out the importance of getting young players time in the playoffs last week, and sophomore Weston Maassen was one of those who saw increased minutes. (Photo/Lily Jurrens) Western Christian has been an elite team at home this season,...
Garret Van Es has provided a physical presence all season for the Comets, both as a finisher at the rim and as a deterrent on defense. (Photo/Kylee Miller) Calif Poncy | Sports Writer cponcy@ncppub.com A team will show you exactly who it is during a season. How does...
Brock Mulder was undefeated heading into the state championship tournament and finished second among all 1A wrestlers at 175. (Photo/Calif Poncy) Rylan Hoksbergen - 106 Cole Bomgaars - 132 Brock Mulder - 175 Karson Hoogendoorn - 190 Cozyn Rozeboom - 285 B-H/RV’s...
Luke De Jong was a constant for Trinity Christian this season, leading the Tigers in points and rebounds per game. (Photo/Calif Poncy) Calif Poncy | Sports Writer cponcy@ncppub.com The toughest part of playing a playoff game can be hitting the road and playing in a...
Cozyn Rozeboom took home first place at 285 at B-H/RV’s district meet last week. (Photo/Lily Jurrens) Rylan Hoksbergen will have a chance to win the state championship as a freshman in Des Moines this week. (Photo/Lily Jurrens) Brock Mulder has been remarkable during...
Ali Van Der Brink has been a consistent scorer for Trinity this season, ranking third on the team with 5.8 points per game. (Photo/Calif Poncy) Calif Poncy | Sports Writer cponcy@ncppub.com The age-old sports adage says it’s hard to beat the same team twice. Last...
Derek Vande Vegte was one of three Wolfpack wrestlers who finished in the top four at districts last week. (Photo/Warrior Sports Photography) Calif Poncy | Sports Writer cponcy@ncppub.com At the IHSAA 2A District Meet, the Western Christian boys’ wrestling team had...
After missing time with an injury earlier this season, Landon De Stigter has looked like himself since returning to the lineup. (Photo/Calif Poncy) Calif Poncy | Sports Writer cponcy@ncppub.com When on the doorstep of the playoffs and a spot secured, teams can lose...
Calif Poncy | Sports Writer cponcy@ncppub.com With the playoffs officially here, each game is more important than the last. Last week, the Western Christian girls’ basketball team saw this first hand with its first game of the week coming on the road against No. 8...
In his senior season, Mattias Vis has contributed across the board for Trinity, averaging more than one assist, rebound and point per game. (Photo/Calif Poncy) Calif Poncy | Sports Writer cponcy@ncppub.com The most exciting time of the year has officially arrived....
Josie Rokusek scored 20 or more points in both games for BH last week. (Photo/Lisa Miller) Calif Poncy | Sports Writer cponcy@ncppub.com A win had eluded the Boyden-Hull girls’ basketball team this season. A few times, they had come close, but the young, inexperienced...
Boyden-Hull’s cheerleaders played a big role in setting the tone for the Comets this season in their home games. (Photo/Lisa Miller) Calif Poncy | Sports Writer cponcy@ncppub.com The Boyden-Hull boys’ basketball team has been consistent from the beginning of the...
