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Unit to compete in Ames

Boyden-Hull boys' golf poses with its state-qualifying banner following its district meet victory in Le Mars. Pictured from left to right: Trey Van Roekel, Carter Kleinwolterink, Jackson Keizer, Dawson Leusink, Reece Koele, Jeremy Maassen (Photo/Courtesy of...

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Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley advances

Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley goalkeeper Kalli Weber prepares to clear the ball with a drop kick in a match against Unity Christian on Wednesday, May 15. The Nighthawks' season came to a close at the hands of the Knights who beat them 5-1. (Photo/Andrew Buckman)...

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Unit downs MOC comfortably

Western Christian's Shyanne Van Wyk (16) works toward the ball in a playoff match versus MOC-Floyd Valley. The Wolfpack eventually defeated the Dutch 5-1 in Orange City to advance in the postseason. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Western Christian girls’ Soccer Hat trick for...

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Western short of state spot

Western Christian boys’ Golf Douma closes standout career one stroke shy of qualifying for tournament in Ames Andrew Buckman | Sports Reporter Western Christian 328ORANGE CITY – All of Western Christian’s golfers saw their season come to a close Monday, May 13, in...

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Roetman caps campaign in regional final

Western Christian girls’ Golf Andrew Buckman | Sports Reporter EMMETSBURG – Reagan Roetman’s strong junior season came to a close Wednesday, May 15, in Emmetsburg. Finishing her round with 101, Roetman placed 14th out of 29 girls during the Class 2A Region 1...

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Tigers lose opener

Trinity Christian Baseball Poor sixth inning costs team win despite solid offensive showing at home Andrew Buckman | Sports Reporter Trinity Christian 5Lawton-Bronson 11 HULL – From back-and-forth action to a brutal last pair of innings, there was plenty to take away...

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Van Voorst scores winner

Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley boys’ Soccer ’Hawks defeat visiting Dutch in overtime to advance to next round of 2A playoffs Andrew Buckman | Sports Reporter Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley 0-2-0-1 3MOC-Floyd Valley 1-1-0-0 2ROCK VALLEY – Close matches were a consistent theme during...

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Group drops opener

Western Christian Baseball Brutal bottom of sixth costs Western first game, gives Warriors a home victory Andrew Buckman | Sports Reporter Western Christian 4Sioux Center 11SIOUX CENTER – A late-game collapse resulted in Western Christian baseball’s first loss of the...

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Trinity Christian performs Spring Concert

The junior/senior choir sang “Psalm 1” and “I Know That My Redeemer Lives.” The Trinity Christian High School Band performed in its Spring Concert Tuesday, May 7. Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant Trinity Christian High School had its Spring Concert Tuesday, May 7,...

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Tigers close out season

Trinity Christian's Dustin Hoksbergen holds his head up in the air with a look of frustration draped across his face. Hoksbergen played the final meet of his high school golf career Wednesday, May 8, at Otter Valley. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Trinity Christian boys’ Golf...

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Squad blows out Sheldon

Senior defender Aidyn Schemper works toward the ball in a match versus Sheldon on Monday, May 6. Western Christian defeated the Orabs 6-0 in the contest. (Photo/Sean Baccam) Western Christian girls’ Soccer Elgersma not satisfied with win, despite major difference in...

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Comets move on

Carter Kleinwolterink prepares to chip a ball toward the hole on the edge of the green at Otter Valley Country Club. Kleinwolterink finished as the sectional meet's winner with a score of 71. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Boyden-Hull boys’ Golf Uniform dominance key to...

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’Pack to play at regional meet

Western Christian boys’ Golf Squad advances despite not putting up near best 18-hole score in sectional meet Andrew Buckman | Sports Reporter Western Christian 331MAPLETON – Coach Derek Keizer’s squad got the job done Wednesday, May 8, at Willow Vale Golf Club. Though...

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’Pack back after two weeks

Freshman Brynn DeWeerd prepares to putt on the edge of the green Tuesday, May 7, in a matchup versus Estherville Lincoln Central. DeWeerd finished with a 56 at Rolling Hills Country Club. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Western Christian girls’ Golf Western closes regular...

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’Hawks drop third straight

Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley captain Ethan Van Egdom falls toward the ground as he looks to contact the ball Monday, May 6. The Nighthawks were defeated 2-1 by Sioux Center in the match. (Photo/Dan Wolfswinkel) Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley boys’ Soccer Squad performs ‘really...

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’Hawks fall to Warriors by 1

Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley girls’ Soccer Second-half tally lifts road squad past B-H/RV despite strong goalkeeping from Weber Andrew Buckman | Sports Reporter Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley 0-0 0Sioux Center 0-1 1ROCK VALLEY – The final week of Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley’s regular...

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Wolfpack smokes Orabs

Junior Barret Bleeker (5) looks ahead with the ball at his feet. Western Christian boys' soccer defeated Sheldon 7-0 on Senior Night. (Photo/Sean Baccam) Western Christian boys’ Soccer Squad scores six first-half goals on Senior Night at American State Bank Sports...

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WC sends several to Drake

Western Christian boys’ and girls’ Track and Field Four girls qualify for three relay events to head ’Pack contingency at state Andrew Buckman | Sports Reporter Western Christian boys’ 41Western Christian girls’ 40SPIRIT LAKE – For many Western Christian track and...

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’Hawks qualify 10 events

Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley jumper Taiten Den Besten braces himself during a Class 3A track and field state qualifying meet. Den Besten's top jump of 20-09.50 was strong enough to earn him a spot in the state competition. (Photo/Dan Wolfswinkel) A pair of Boyden-Hull/Rock...

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Western Christian graduation slated for May 14

Shane D. Johnson | Editor The Western Christian Class of 2024 will take center stage Tuesday, May 14, at 7 p.m. in Western Christian’s gymnasium. Seniors chose maroon and white as their class colors. The class flower is a white rose. The motto for the Class of 2024...

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