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Freshman earns state spot

Boyden-Hull’s Josie Rokusek (right) stands by a flag Wednesday, May 21, after punching her solo ticket to the Class 1A state meet. Rokusek is joined by coach John Olson (middle) and teammate Brooklyn Koele (left). (Photo/Courtesy of Boyden-Hull Athletics) Boyden-Hull...

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Comets punch ticket to state

Boyden-Hull Boys’ Golf Keizer, Woelber claim top-two spots at Willow Creek district meet Andrew Buckman | Sports Editor Boyden-Hull 311 LE MARS – Two-time defending boys’ state golf champion Boyden-Hull kept its title hopes alive with a convincing district meet...

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Iowa High School Track and Field Championship

(LEFT) Elyse Zwart competes in the 3000-meter run during the Iowa High School Track and Field Championships. Zwart placed 10th in the event with a time of 10:44.73. (RIGHT) Addi Van’t Hul runs the anchor leg of the 4x800 for Western Christian on the first day of the...

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TC wins season-opener at home

Trinity Christian Baseball Tigers use three-run sixth to end game early vs. Eagles Andrew Buckman | Sports Editor Trinity Christian 4-3-0-0-1-3 11Lawton-Bronson 0-1-0-0-0-0 1 HULL – Exemplary execution in every major aspect of the game allowed Trinity Christian...

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’Pack blanks opposition

Western Christian junior Benjamin Haan cocks back his leg in anticipation of taking a corner kick. Haan had a career match in his team’s win over Missouri Valley, registering 5 points on two goals and an assist. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Western Christian Boys’ Soccer WC...

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B-H/RV suffers brutal loss

Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley Boys’ Soccer Season comes to close following PK defeat to Wildcats Andrew Buckman | Sports Editor Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley 3-0-0-0 (2) 3Humboldt 0-3-0-0 (3) 4 HUMBOLDT – It’d be difficult to find a more deflating loss than the one...

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Final Western golfer bows out

(LEFT) Tycen Van Zee tees off during a hole in Lake Mills. Finishing in 12th, Van Zee’s season and high school career came to close Monday, May 19. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Western Christian Boys’ Golf Van Zee plays Front 9 well, can’t marry it with strong enough Back 9...

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’Pack puts year to rest with playoff loss

Western Christian Girls’ Soccer Andrew Buckman | Sports Editor Western Christian 1Sioux Center 5 SIOUX CENTER – A lopsided second half put a contest versus Sioux Center out of reach for Western Christian girls’ soccer Wednesday, May 21. As a result of its 5-1 loss in...

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Conference foes battle in postseason

Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley girls’ soccer players look on as a Western Christian shot is fired toward the goal at American State Bank Sports Complex. Western took down the Nighthawks 6-1 in the postseason match. (Photo/Sean Baccam) Western Christian and Boyden-Hull/Rock...

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Western wipes Tornadoes

Preston Louters fights for the ball with a Storm Lake opponent Monday, May 12, in Hull. The Wolfpack went on to defeat the Tornadoes 3-1 on Senior Night. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Western Christian Boys’ Soccer Maassen scores first career goals in Senior Day win Andrew...

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Western Christian destroys Tornadoes

Western Christian Girls’ Soccer Girls snap three-game losing streak to open final week Andrew Buckman | Sports Editor Western Christian 5-1 6Storm Lake 1-0 1 STORM LAKE – Bouncing back from three-consecutive losses, including two by 10 goals apiece, Western Christian...

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Boys’ season closes at Sheldon qualifier

Western Christian Boys’ and Girls’ Track and Field Girls collect three one at-large, three automatic bids to state meet Andrew Buckman | Sports Editor Western Christian girls 60Western Christian boys 29 SHELDON – While Western Christian’s boys’ track and field season...

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Girls’ golf closes regular season

Western Christian Girls’ Golf ELC takes down Wolfpack in final dual of campaign at Rolling Hills Andrew Buckman | Sports Editor Western Christian 214Estherville Lincoln Central 193 HULL – In its final dual of the season, Western Christian girls’ golf ended its...

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Most WC boys see season end

Tayjen DeJong putts during a Class 2A sectional meet at Deer Run Golf Course. DeJong finished in 28th place with an 87 on the day. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Western Christian Boys’ Golf Tycen Van Zee finishes fifth, advances to 2A district meet Andrew Buckman | Sports...

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Three boys play in War Eagle tourney

Ty Brummel hits an approach shot during a hole at Rolling Hills Country Club. Brummel finished a few strokes shy of advancing his season Wednesday, May 14, to the district meet. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Trinity Christian Boys’ Golf Trinity finishes without team score...

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TC closes year in Armstrong

Trinity Christian Boys’ and Girls’ Track and Field Program goes without any Class 1A state meet qualifiers Andrew Buckman | Sports Editor Trinity Christian girls 26Trinity Christian boys 0 ARMSTRONG – What ended up as the final competition of the season for Trinity...

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Nighthawks suffer 10th loss

Carlos Altamirano Weatherford works to control the ball during Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley’s match vs. Spirit Lake Park Okoboji. The Nighthawks eventually dropped a 2-1 decision to the Indians in Rock Valley. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley Boys’ Soccer...

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’Hawks’ defense struggles in loss

Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley Girls’ Soccer SLPO’s Claire Turner finishes with staggering eight goals Andrew Buckman | Sports Editor Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley 0-0 0Spirit Lake Park Okoboji 6-4 10 MILFORD – Backed by a ridiculous individual performance from one of the state’s...

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Boyden-Hull closes regular season

Junior Carter Kleinwolterink putts during a Class 1A sectional meet at Rolling Hills Country Club. Boyden-Hull finished first in the team competition during the meet, shooting a 295. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Boyden-Hull Boys’ Golf Comets capture familiar second place at...

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Comet duo closes regular season

Sophomore Brooklyn Koele putts during the Class 1A Region 1C meet in Hull. Koele finished her season with a 114 for 21st. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Boyden-Hull Girls’ Golf Girls use 18-hole conference meet as postseason warmup Andrew Buckman | Sports Editor SIOUX CENTER...

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