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Western Christian falls to Wolverines

Western Christian Girls’ Basketball Class 5A squad hosts ’Pack in Arena Classic in Sioux City Andrew Buckman | Sports Editor Western Christian 10-15-11-9 45Sioux City West 9-12-20-18 59SIOUX CITY – While Western Christian’s start has been worse than last year in the...

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WC ends year in Fort Dodge

Western Christian Girls’ Wrestling Final meet of 2024 sees four grapplers compete in road tourney Andrew Buckman | Sports Editor Western Christian 30.0FORT DODGE – Following nearly two weeks off due to a canceled tournament, Western Christian girls’ wrestling was back...

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B-H/RV claims first

Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley Boys’ Wrestling Four grapplers earn solo titles to push ’Hawks to top team spot Andrew Buckman | Sports Editor Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley 173.0CHEROKEE – Narrowly beating out second-place West Sioux, Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley claimed first at the...

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Duo wrestles in Spencer

Western Christian Boys’ Wrestling Two Western grapplers compete in year-ending tournament Andrew Buckman | Sports Editor Western Christian 30.0 SPENCER –Austin Roberts Memorial TournamentWestern Christian 30.0; Japen Bakker (7-7) placed 3rd and scored 16.0 team points...

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Comets tally season-high

Elyse Zwart struggles for the ball in Boyden-Hull girls' basketball's game against Okoboji. In a battle of unbeaten squads, the Pioneers came out on top 65-44 Tuesday, Dec. 17, in Hull. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Boyden-Hull Girls’ Basketball Young guard continues to show...

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Tigers sprint past Wolves

Tyce Klein (42) dribbles the ball in his left hand with a Harris-Lake Park defender closely draped to him. Klein and Trinity Christian defeated the Wovles 62-43 Tuesday, Dec. 17. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Trinity Christian Boys’ Basketball Dominant opening, closing...

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Wolves take down Trinity

Trinity Christian Maya Driesen looks for a teammate to pass the ball to in a game vs. Harris-Lake Park. The Tigers fell to the Wolves 41-21 in a War Eagle Conference matchup Tuesday, Dec. 17, in Hull. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Trinity Christian Girls’ Basketball War...

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B-H pulls away in fourth

Brent Zylstra holds the ball in his hands as an Okoboji defender holds a hand in his face. Boyden-Hull beat the Pioneers 73-59 behind 14 points from the senior starter. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Boyden-Hull Boys’ Basketball Van Es dominates in the paint on both ends of...

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’Hawks sweep foes

Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley Boys’ and Girls’ Wrestling Boys and girls go unbeaten across four Siouxland home duals Andrew Buckman | Sports Editor Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley boys 45.0Sheldon/South O/Brien boys 36.0Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley girls 72.0Sheldon/South O/Brien girls...

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Western Christian goes 0-2 in duals

Western Christian Boys’ Wrestling Japen Bakker wins Western’s only match in Emmetsburg Andrew Buckman | Sports Editor Western Christian 0.0Emmetsburg 66.0Western Christian 4.0Spencer 65.0EMMETSBURG –Western Christian 0.0, Emmetsburg 66.0; 215: Ryan Wirtz (EMME) over...

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Boys win in Hull

Senior Kaden DeJager goes up for a shot Thursday, Dec. 12, versus Bishop Heelan. Western Christian defeated Heelan 62-56 despite only putting up 2 points in the fourth quarter. (Photo/Sean Baccam) Western Christian Boys’ Basketball Western avoids fourth-quarter...

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Another ranked loss

Western Christian junior Bentley Bliek struggles for the ball against two Bishop Heelan defenders. Despite 11 rebounds from Bliek, No. 1 ranked Crusaders beat the Wolfpack in a rout Thursday, Dec. 19. (Photo/Sean Baccam) Western Christian Girls’ Basketball Western...

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’Hawks duel in Sibley

Cameron Halbur works to flip her West Lyon foe while on top during a wrestling match Thursday, Dec. 12, in Sibley. Halbur went on to finish her day with two pins. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley Girls’/Boys’ Wrestling Girls go unbeaten, boys split duals...

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Comets scurry past Rockets

Garret Van Es holds the ball between his hands as he surveys the floor on the wing. Boyden-Hull and Van Es were defeated by the Wildcats 75-53 Friday, Dec. 13, in Inwood. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Boyden-Hull Boys’ Basketball Energetic start aids visitors in rivalry game...

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Comets can’t keep pace

(LEFT) Rylee Bomgaars dribbles the ball across half court for Boyden-Hull in a game against West Lyon. The Comets were defeated 66-25 in the contest. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Boyden-Hull Girls’ Basketball Rockets take rivalry matchup convincingly over B-H Andrew Buckman...

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TC loses on late 3-pointer

Willow Postma (32) whips a ball toward the right block in Trinity Christian’s road game versus George-Little Rock. The Mustangs defeated the Tigers on a last-second 3-pointer. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Trinity Christian Girls’ Basketball Squad battles in George but can’t...

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Dominance in George

Cory Maassen eyes the basket during a free throw in George. Trinity Christian defeated George-Little Rock handily to capture its second win of the season. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Trinity Christian Boys’ Basketball Westra balls out in first half, leads TC past...

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Western wallops visitors

(RIGHT) Lane Maassen (25) goes up for a contested rebound Friday, Dec. 13, versus Heritage Christian. Western Christian defeated its foe 72-50 to move to 2-2 on the 2024-25 season thus far. (Photo/Sean Baccam) Western Christian Boys’ Basketball Defending champs pick...

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Unit falls in South Dakota

Western Christian Girls’ Basketball Western remains winless after tough matchup with Chargers Andrew Buckman | Sports Editor Western Christian 12-8-10-17 47Sioux Falls Christian 21-20-20-3 64 SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Despite holding an early lead, Western Christian went...

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Van Regenmorter hits 1K

Kaden Van Regenmorter is honored for reaching and surpassing the 1,000-point mark at Western Christian home game against Heritage Christian. Van Regenmorter hit the mark during a game the week prior in Nebraska. (Photo/Sean Baccam) Western Christian Boys’ Basketball...

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