Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley

B-H/RV struggles in return

Junior second baseman Lane Van Kekerix swings at a pitch in a game versus Central Lyon. Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley defeated the Lions 4-1 Wednesday, July 3. (Photo/Kari Jurrens) Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley Baseball Home side falls handily to Unity in first game back since...

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’Hawks no match for ’Cats

Freshman Natalie Leusink goes down for a low-thrown ball while covering first base. Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley was defeated by West Lyon in Larchwood 12-3. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley Softball Softball match goes on despite downpour canceling baseball...

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’Hawks walk off Warriors

Boyden-Hull/RockValley Baseball Strong pitching from Den Hartog, Salazar pushes group to one-run victory Andrew Buckman | Sports Reporter Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley 2Sioux Center 1ROCK VALLEY – Following a postponement of its scheduled first game of the week,...

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Knights walk off ’Hawks

Cameron Halbur goes in motion for a pitch against Central Lyon on Wednesday, June 12. Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley defeated the Lions 11-7 behind 4.2 innings of work from Halbur. (Photo/Kari Jurrens) Defense struggles to back up solid performance from Van Beek on both ends...

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Van Kekerix leads ’Hawks past Western in Hull

Andrew Buckman | Sports Reporter Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley 16Western Christian 6HULL – A battle of local foes resulted in a 10-run margin of victory for Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley. Western Christian was defeated 16-6 Friday, June 14, at home in Hull.“We made a few too many...

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’Hawks held scoreless

Sophomore shortstop Colby Den Hartog makes a play on the infield against Central Lyon. Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley was defeated by the Lions 3-2 Wednesday, June 12, in Rock Rapids. (Photo/Kari Jurrens) Strong pitching outshined by unit’s failure to generate runs in Orange...

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’Hawks scratch off ’Pack

Western Christian senior Breya Van Kley engages in throwing motion during a contest versus Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley. Van Kley pitched all six innings for the Wolfpack in their 10-5 loss in Hull. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Sophomore Kendra Mulder swings her bat as a pitch...

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’Hawks explode late

Halbur excellent on mound in near-complete game performance vs. Orabs Andrew Buckman | Sports Reporter Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley 8Sheldon 4SHELDON – Following six straight losses, Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley softball found its way back into the win column Monday, June 3. In...

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Squad suffers sixth-straight loss

Offense continues to struggle in week-opening road defeat to Sheldon Andrew Buckman | Sports Reporter Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley 1Sheldon 8SHELDON – On the same night Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley’s softball squad broke its six-game losing streak, the baseball team extended...

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Group falls in nine

Senior Noah Leusink prepares for a pitch on the infield in a game against Sioux Center. The Warriors defeated the Nighthawks 4-1 at Open Space Athletic Complex. (Photo/Dan Wolfswinkel) Spencer walks off B-H/RV in extra innings to hand group first loss of 2024 season...

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’Hawks drop 2 in Sioux City

Shortstop Kavri Van Kekerix prepares to catch the ball and apply a tag to a Sioux Center baserunner in the process of stealing second base. Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley lost the matchup 4-3 to the Warriors. (Photo/Dan Wolfswinkel) Squad swept by Midgets, Spartans on first...

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Unit closes year in Sioux City

Boyden-Hull Rock Valley senior captains Bryan Barranco Gomez (5) and Josh Vargas (6) look toward the ball in their match against Bishop Heelan. The Crusaders defeated the Nighthawks 7-0 to end their season in the substate semifinals. (Photo/Andrew Buckman)...

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’Hawks mercy rule ’Pack

Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley and Western Christian Baseball Squads start back-and-forth before host pulls away, captures 10-run win Andrew Buckman | Sports Reporter Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley 15Western Christian 5ROCK VALLEY – An undoubtedly strong statement was made by...

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’Hawks blank Spencer

Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley Softball Raya Van Beek throws four-inning no-hitter, drives in three runs to open 2024 season Andrew Buckman | Sports Reporter Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley 13Spencer 0SPENCER – What a way to open a season. Not only did Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley...

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‘Hawks travel to Drake Stadium

Elyse Zwart 3A Girls' 3000-Meter Run 1600 Distance Medley Rylee Bomgaars 3A Girls' Long Jump 1600 Distance Medley 800 Spring Medley 4x100 Kavri Van Kekerix 3A Girls' 100-Meter Hurdles 800 Sprint Medley 4x100 Taiten Den Besten 3A Boys' Long Jump Levi Schafer 3A Boys'...

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Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley advances

Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley goalkeeper Kalli Weber prepares to clear the ball with a drop kick in a match against Unity Christian on Wednesday, May 15. The Nighthawks' season came to a close at the hands of the Knights who beat them 5-1. (Photo/Andrew Buckman)...

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Van Voorst scores winner

Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley boys’ Soccer ’Hawks defeat visiting Dutch in overtime to advance to next round of 2A playoffs Andrew Buckman | Sports Reporter Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley 0-2-0-1 3MOC-Floyd Valley 1-1-0-0 2ROCK VALLEY – Close matches were a consistent theme during...

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’Hawks drop third straight

Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley captain Ethan Van Egdom falls toward the ground as he looks to contact the ball Monday, May 6. The Nighthawks were defeated 2-1 by Sioux Center in the match. (Photo/Dan Wolfswinkel) Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley boys’ Soccer Squad performs ‘really...

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’Hawks fall to Warriors by 1

Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley girls’ Soccer Second-half tally lifts road squad past B-H/RV despite strong goalkeeping from Weber Andrew Buckman | Sports Reporter Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley 0-0 0Sioux Center 0-1 1ROCK VALLEY – The final week of Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley’s regular...

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’Hawks qualify 10 events

Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley jumper Taiten Den Besten braces himself during a Class 3A track and field state qualifying meet. Den Besten's top jump of 20-09.50 was strong enough to earn him a spot in the state competition. (Photo/Dan Wolfswinkel) A pair of Boyden-Hull/Rock...

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