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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
’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,...
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...
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,...
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:...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
’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...
