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Western shut out on the road

Western Christian junior running back Kolby Heemskerk (23) looks to break a tackle against West Lyon on Friday, Sept. 26. The Wolfpack fell 13-0 to the Wildcats in Inwood. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Western Christian Football Defense plays well against potent ’Cats,...

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Warriors win war vs. B-H

Clara Hoegh (9) sets a ball to a teammate during a match versus Sioux Center. The Warriors defeated Boyden-Hull 3-1 Thursday, Sept. 19. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Passion, controversy highlight electric match between conference foes in Hull Andrew Buckman | Sports...

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Trinity Christian falls to A-W

Home side’s strong defensive performance outweighs Trinity’s solid offensive night Andrew Buckman | Sports Reporter Trinity Christian 28-16-25-17-7 2Akron-Westfield 26-25-23-25-15 3AKRON – Trinity Christian was unable to collect a victory over War Eagle Conference...

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Algona pushes past B-H/RV

Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley junior Jaivyn Van Grootheest (10) looks toward the sideline for confirmation. Van Grootheest was granted the recovered fumble Friday, Sept. 20, versus Algona. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Two-sided defense defines final three quarters after poor...

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Squads face off in Hull

Junior back Kolby Heemskerk (23) carries the ball for Western Christian against Cherokee Washington. The Wolfpack beat the Braves 20-14 Friday, Sept. 20, in Hull. (Photo/Sean Baccam) Western comfortably wins turnover battle, holds off Indians for home win Andrew...

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Western dominates boys’ contest

Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley senior Alexa Clarey paces herself during a cross country meet in Larchwood. Clarey, a senior, finished the meet in 17th place with a time of 27:40.18. (Photo/Laurel Schriever) Olivia Engbers, a Western Christian sophomore, runs at the West Lyon...

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Squads run in Sibley

Western Christian senior Kyrin De Groot runs toward the finish line at the Sibley-Ocheyedan Invitational. De Groot finished eighth in the girls' contest with a time of 22:03.33. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley runner Alexa Clarey paces it out in a meet...

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Comets play first full match

Boyden-Hull senior libero Dennie Boogerd digs out a ball for her squad during a tournament Saturday, Sept. 14, in Orange City. Despite a strong defensive showing from Boogerd, the Comets went 1-4 on the day. (Photo/Dan Wolfswinkel) MOC defeats squad in Orange City...

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’Hawks narrowly avoid shutout

Senior Talan DeYager (18) gets off the line during a run play in Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley’s game vs. LeMars. The Bulldogs beat the ‘Hawks 35-2 Friday, Sept. 13. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Fourth-quarter safety gives squad its only points in decisive loss to Bulldogs Andrew...

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’Pack pushes past Pocahontas

Karsten Moret is brought toward the ground by a Pocahontas Area player Friday, Sept. 13, in Hull. Western Christian defeated the Indians 35-0 in the contest to move to 2-0 on the year. (Photo/Sean Baccam) Defense creates six turnovers during shutout victory on home...

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Tigers suffer first loss

Libero Jaylie De Jager (0) goes through her service motion Thursday, Sept. 12, versus MMCRU. During Trinity Christian's 3-1 win over the Royals in Hull, De Jager had two aces on 19 successful serves. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) H-M-S storms back for comeback victory over...

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Outmatched in South Dakota

Senior setter Maggie Van Schepen (6) collides with a teammate while trying to bump a ball Saturday, Sept. 14, in Orange City. Fueled By Van Schepen’s setups, Western Christian was the only team to finish the Pizza Ranch-sponsored tournament undefeated. (Photo/Dan...

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’Pack outlasts ’Hawks in Hull

Senior quarterback Kaden Van Regenmorter rolls out with the perceived goal of throwing a pass in a game against Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley. Western Christian defeated the Nighthawks 21-14 to open the football season at Hesla Field. (Photos/Andrew Buckman) Running back...

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Turnover-forcing defense fuels defeat of Falcons

Andrew Buckman | Sports Reporter Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley 7-21-0-0 28West Sioux 3-0-0-6 9HULL – A flurry of second-quarter scores helped push Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley football past West Sioux for its first win of the season Friday, Sept. 6, at Hesla Field. Despite...

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Hinton runs away with win over Western

Andrew Buckman | Sports Reporter Western Christian 0-14-0-0 14Hinton 6-14-13-0 33HINTON – After strong answers to both of Hinton’s first two touchdowns, Western Christian was unable to retake the momentum it lost entering halftime. As a result, the Blackhawks walked...

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B-H lossless in home tourney

Riley Bomgaars goes through her serving motion in Boyden-Hull volleyball's match against Akron-Westfield. Beating the Westerners and their next two opponents, the Comets finished their home tournament a perfect 3-0. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Elsie Hoegh shows up in...

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Trinity sweeps opener

Trinity Christian senior captain Gracia Kooima (9) lays out for a ball in a match Thursday, Sept. 5, against Harris-Lake Park. The Tigers defeated the Wolves 3-0 in Hull to move to 2-0 on the season. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Vis leads side on both ends in decisive...

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Wolfpack winless in Nebraska

WC drops all five matches it plays at tough Bellevue West Invitational Andrew Buckman | Sports Reporter Western Christian 21-26 0Millard North 25-28 2Western Christian 17-17 0Omaha Skutt Catholic 25-25 2Western Christian 25-19 0Bellevue West 27-25 2Western Christian...

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Squads compete in first meet

Seniors Aubree Boender (left) and Diego Palma (right) run for Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley in their first meet of the 2024 season. At Rolling Hills, Boender finished in 10th on the girls' side, while Palma took 42nd among the boys. (Photos/Andrew Buckman) Senior Janae...

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Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley Cross Country

Back row (L to R): Diego Pablo, Angel Gasca, Diego Palma, Samuel Quevedo Pech, Abraham Palma, Dominic Olvera; Middle row: Elyse Zwart, Elizabeth Klein, Aubree Boender; First row: Alexa Clarey, Delanie Kreykes, Daila Quevdo Pech (Photo/Megan Marker) Varsity Boys' Cross...

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