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De Jong moves to 3-0

Trinity Christian Baseball Tigers dominate on both sides of the ball to mercy-rule Hawks Andrew Buckman | Sports Editor Trinity Christian 0-0-4-2-5 11Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn 0-0-0-1-0 1 HARTLEY – Five runs in the fifth inning allowed Trinity Christian to leave Hartley...

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Tigers take down Hawks

Trinity Christian Softball Vis leads way in both facets of the game for TC’s second win Andrew Buckman | Sports Editor Trinity Christian 0-5-2-0-5-0-2 14Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn 4-2-0-1-0-1-0 8 HARTLEY – Following a Monday postponement, Trinity Christian kicked off its...

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Den Hartog leads ‘Hawks to third win in a row

Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley Baseball Andrew Buckman | Sports Editor Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley 8Okoboji 3 MILFORD – With its most recent defeat of Okoboji, Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley secured its first win streak of the season Wednesday, June 4. Defeating the Pioneers 8-3 in...

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Wolfpack heads to substate final

Western Christian senior captain Lane Maassen looks ahead with the ball just in front of him, weighing what to do with it. Western went on to upset Unity Christian 2-1 in the Class 1A Substate 1 semifinals. (Photo/Sean Baccam) Western Christian Boys’ Soccer Carlson...

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B-H/RV baseball drops home opener

Colby Den Hartog beats a ball to first for an infield single. Den Hartog finished the game, his team’s home opener versus West Lyon, with two of the group’s five hits in a 12-2 loss. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley Baseball Errors hurt squad in...

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B-H/RV loses tough opener

Natalie Leusink looks to bunt against West Lyon in each team’s season opener Tuesday, May 27. The Wildcats went on to defeat the Nighthawks 13-3 in Lester. (Photo/Lisa Miller) Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley Softball Mercy rule ends relocated conference contest early Andrew...

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Doubleheader loss opens year

Eighth grader Ryker Kooima goes through his throwing motion Thursday, May 29, against Central Lyon. Western Christian dropped a 9-3 result to the Lions in Rock Rapids. (Photo/Lily Jurrens) Western Christian Baseball Western begins year with pair of losses to visiting...

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WC can’t hold lead

Makenna Fedders runs toward home plate during Western Christian’s matchup with Central Lyon. Fedders and the Wolfpack went on to drop the game 13-8 to the Lions. (Photo/Lily Jurrens) Western Christian Softball Lions come back, take high-scoring matchup vs. visitors...

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Westerners take out Tigers

Trinity Christian’s Luke De Jong swings at a pitch during his team’s game versus MMCRU. The Royals defeated the Tigers 4-2 Tuesday, May 27, in Hull. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Trinity Christian Baseball Mercy rule ends shortened first week of play for baseball unit Andrew...

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Tigers drop first game

Senior Karyn Uittenbogaard just beats out the throw at second base, stealing the bag for her squad after reaching base one of four times Tuesday, May 27. Trinity Christian went on to drop the contest 6-5 in extra innings. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Trinity Christian...

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Rokusek dazzles on day two

Boyden-Hull Girls’ Golf B-H golfer becomes first girl to medal at state tournament Andrew Buckman | Sports Editor Josie Rokusek 165 (87, 78) MARSHALLTOWN – Putting together one of the better second-day performances you’ll see at the high school level in girls’ golf,...

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Class 1A title winners

Boyden-Hull Boys’ Golf Dynamic duo leads Comets to decisive state championship title Andrew Buckman | Sports Editor Boyden-Hull 618 (306, 312) WATERLOO – For the second time in program history, Boyden-Hull won a boys’ state golf championship. Shooting a 618 (+42) over...

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’Hawks take on state meet

Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley girls' 4x100m Relay Rylee Bomgaars, Ciana Zomer, Makinze Rensink, Maya NettenNot pictured: The girls’ sprint medley relay team of Maya Netten, Rylee Bomgaars, Ciana Zomer, Makinze Rensink Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley girls' 1600m DMR Rylee Bomgaars,...

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Squad caps year at Drake

Western Christian 1600m DMR Avery Dykstra, Paisley Groeneweg, Maddyn De Jager, Morgan Kooiman Western Christian 4x800m Relay Kyrin De Groot, Avery Dykstra, Morgan Kooiman, Addi Van’t Hul Western Christian Bentley Bliek discus Addi Van't Hul Avery Dykstra Kyrin de...

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Western Christian Softball

Western Christian SoftballBack Row (LtoR): Carsyn Blankespoor, Lily Van Voorst, Abigail Kats, Bentley Bliek, Makenna Fedders, Isabella Zomermaand, Lacey Petitt; Front row: Madelynn Van Tilburg, Ainsley Haveman, Harper Van Bemmel, Kyra Vander Pol, Taryne De Groot,...

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Western Christian Baseball

Western Christian BaseballBack row (LtoR): Brayden Geels, Ethan Vande Griend, Landan Hanenburg, Sawyer Van Holland, Tate Hall, Briggs Roetman, Ryer Roetman; Front row: Ryker Kooima, Myles Blom, Tayjen De Jong, Logan Stetson, Jesse Heynen, Gavin Feenstra; Not Shown:...

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Trinity Christian Softball

Trinity Christian SoftballBack Row (LtoR): Maya Driesen, Jaylie De Jager, Tatum Brummel, Karyn Uittenbogaard, Madelyn Vis, Kerstin Brummel, Annica Van Bemmel, Jocelyn Mooy, Brooke Meyer, Kylie Schiermeyer; Front row: Whitney Westra, Kierra Heynen, Kara De Jong, Aubyn...

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Trinity Christian Baseball

Trinity Christian BaseballBack Row (LtoR): Ty Brummel, Levi Van Egdom, Mattias Vis, Luke De Jong, Carter Westra, Cory Maassen, Bryce Uittenbogaard, Collin Mantel, Brendan Van Maanen; Front row: Hudson Vis, Tyler De Boer, Levi Poppema, Jaxton Van Maanen, Trevor...

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Boyden-Hull/Rock valley Baseball

Boyden-Hull/Rock valley Baseball Back Row (LtoR): Coach Jacob Van Der Wilt, Kahle Weber, Lane Van Kekerix, Covey Wynia, Ike Van Der Brink, Colby Den Hartog, Aayden Kramer, assistant coach Cooper Den Hartog, assistant coach Blake Kamerman; Middle row: Clayton Juffer,...

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Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley Softball

Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley SoftballBack Row (LtoR): Brynn Koerselman, Kavri Van Kekerix, Taya Greene, Natalie Leusink, Brooklynn Dailey, Kaylee Kamies; Middle row: Aubyn Kramer, Breckan Boyd, Maya Netten, Makiah Wallenburg, Cameron Halbur, Kayla Van Engen, Jackie...

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