Western Christian

Morgan Kooiman (11) looks to hit the ball over the net and elude Humboldt block. Kooiman, a freshman, finished with a match-high 12 kills for Western Christian in its state-clinching sweep Tuesday, Oct. 29, in Hull. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Western Christian Volleyball...

Sophomore Jesse Heynen (26) carries the ball during a kickoff return versus West Lyon. Western Christian was defeated 42-7 by the Wildcats to end its 2024 season Friday, Nov. 1. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Western Christian Football ’Pack unable to stifle opposing ground...

Western Christian senior Kyrin De Groot runs during the Class 2A state cross-country meet Saturday, Nov. 2, in Fort Dodge. At Lakeside Municipal Golf Course, De Groot placed 24th in her final high school competition in the sport. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Western...

Junior reserve setter Annie Koele (5) bumps up a ball in a match against Estherville Lincoln Central. Koele finished with six assists in the third set Tuesday, Oct. 22, in Hull. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Sweep of E-LC advances Western to Class 3A regional semifinals...

Western Christian senior Kyrin De Groot paces herself during a Class 2A state-qualifying cross-country meet in Orange City. De Groot punched her ticket to state for a third straight year, finishing the race in fifth place. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Freshman Ian Ten Napel...

Senior Teagan Visser (81) hauls in an interception for Western Christian during its 41-28 victory over Okoboji. The Wolfpack will face off with West Lyon for the second round of the playoffs Friday, Nov. 1, in Inwood. (Photo/Sean Baccam) Western Christian Football...

Junior setter Maggie Van Schepen (6) bumps the volleyball into the air Tuesday, Oct. 15, against Cherokee Washington. Van Schepen finished with a match-high 38 assists in Western Christian's 3-2 victory over the Braves. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Western Christian...

Western Christian senior Lane Maassen totes the rock as he works to break a Unity Christian tackle Friday, Oct. 18, in Hull. Maassen finished with 146 receiving yards on nine catches versus the Knights. (Photo/Sean Baccam) Western Christian Football DeStigter plays...

Western Christian’s line prepares to snap the football in a game against CL/G-LR. Western was defeated by the Lions 23-7 and dropped to 4-3 on the season. (Photo/Lily Jurrens) Western Christian Football Ranked side struggles to finish drives on offense in decisive...

Western Christian junior outside hitter Scarlett Winterfeld (4) swings at the ball against Central Lyon in her team’s home tournament. Though the Wolfpack defeated the Lions, the group came up one win short of winning the Kooima Varilek Classic. (Photo/Sean Baccam)...

Junior middle hitter Addi Van't Hul (12) sets the ball in the air in a road match versus Sioux Falls Christian. Van't Hul and Western Christian defeated the Crusaders 3-1 Tuesday, Oct. 1. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Western Christian Volleyball ’Pack gets past Crusaders...

Junior middle linebacker Ross Saeger wraps his arm around a Sheldon player with the aim of tackling him. Western Christian defeated the Orabs 42-7 Friday, Oct. 4, in Hull. (Photo/Sean Baccam) Western Christian Football Ranked squad scores six touchdowns on way to...

Western Christian setter Maggie Van Schepen (6) sets the ball to a teammate in a home match versus Spirit Lake. Van Schepen and the Wolfpack beat the Indians in a sweep Tuesday, Sept. 24, in Hull. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Western Christian Volleyball All varsity players...

Western Christian junior running back Kolby Heemskerk (23) looks to break a tackle against West Lyon on Friday, Sept. 26. The Wolfpack fell 13-0 to the Wildcats in Inwood. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Western Christian Football Defense plays well against potent ’Cats,...

Junior back Kolby Heemskerk (23) carries the ball for Western Christian against Cherokee Washington. The Wolfpack beat the Braves 20-14 Friday, Sept. 20, in Hull. (Photo/Sean Baccam) Western comfortably wins turnover battle, holds off Indians for home win Andrew...