Western Christian

Homer in the sixth provides main difference

Miles Baccam of Western Christian takes a rip at a pitch during baseball action versus Cherokee Wednesday, June 28. The Wolfpack came up short 16-13 to the Braves in an offensive slugfest. (Photo/Nathan Broek) After being tied in the fifth, Spencer hits a three-run...

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Defense lets Wolfpack down

Aubri Fedders of Western Christian glides under a fly ball in center field before making the catch during softball action with Storm Lake Monday, June 19. The Wolfpack fell to the Tornadoes 17-3 in four innings. (Photo/Nathan Broek) Of 17 runs given up, 13 were earned...

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Fielding mistakes and tough hitting luck result in defeat

Leyton Roetman of Western Christian takes a rip at a pitch during an at-bat against Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley in non-conference baseball Thursday, June 22. The at-bat ended in a sacrifice fly ball that scored the Wolfpack its seventh run of the game in a 7-1 win....

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Western lets game get away in a 12-2 defeat

Breya Van Kley of Western Christian attempts to beat out a play at first base during softball action at Unity Christian Tuesday, June 13. Van Kley was ruled safe as the first baseman was unable to catch the throw, but the Wolfpack fell to the Knights 8-4....

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’Pack pleased with effort despite 10-2 defeat

Western Christian pitcher Dason Van’t Hul attempts to catch a throw from catcher Leyton Roetman as a Unity Christian runner tries to score on a wild pitch during baseball action in Orange City Tuesday, June 13. The Knight runner was ruled safe as the Wolfpack fell to...

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WC battles, but falls short to River Valley

Western Christian outfielder Megan Vander Pol attempts to field a ground ball in the outfield during softball action with River Valley Tuesday, June 6. The Wolfpack fell to the Wolverines 12-8. (Photo/Nathan Broek) Multiple errors keep Wolfpack from a better fate in...

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’Pack tip their caps to rival Knights

Western Christian pitcher Hunter Hofland fires the ball to first base after fielding a bunt during baseball action with Unity Christian Tuesday, June 6. The Wolfpack fell to the Knights 16-1 in five innings. (Photo/Nathan Broek) Following a 16-1 defeat in five...

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Early runs pay dividends against Woodbury Central

Jocelyn Oostenink of Western Christian takes a rip at a pitch during non-conference softball versus Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley from May 23. The Wolfpack played the Central Lyon Lions Tuesday May 30, and the bats were key in a 9-4 victory. (Photo/Nathan Broek) Western...

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Western gets nipped by Central Lyon in extras

Cowan Van Kley of Western Christian ducks under a high inside pitch during baseball action at West Sioux in Hawarden Thursday, June 1. The Wolfpack fell to the Falcons 2-0. (Photo/Nathan Broek) Wolfpack tie the score in top of the seventh, but fail to score in the...

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Defense paves the way in a 1-0 victory

JD Pettit said he had his best game in goal as Wolfpack advance to its third-straight state semi-final Nathan Broek | Sports Editor Treynor 0-0 0Western Christian 1-0 1DES MOINES-With the quality of teams that play at the state soccer tournament, Western Christian...

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Western makes quick work of East Sac County

Multiple players from Western Christian surround Zachary Minderhoud after he made the third goal of the game to make the score 3-1 during the Class 1A Substate 1 boys’ soccer tournament final Wednesday, May 24. The Wolfpack won 3-2 over the Unity Christian Knights to...

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Hat trick from Harberts proves not to be enough

Apiyo Harberts of Western Christian dribbles through the Sioux Center defense during the Class 1A Region 7 girls’ soccer tournament semifinals Tuesday, May 23. The Wolfpack saw the 2023 season come to an end in a 5-3 defeat. (Photo/Nathan Broek) Apiyo Harberts tallies...

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Nighthawks hold off Wolfpack in the late innings

Western Christian third baseman Derek Heynen stretches out for an infield pop fly during non-conference baseball versus Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley Tuesday, May 23. The Wolfpack lost the game to the Nighthawks 4-3. (Photo/Nathan Broek) Western Christian loads the bases in...

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Western splits a non-conference double-header with MVAO-COU

Wolfpack win game one, before coming up short by a run in game two Nathan Broek | Sports Editor Game 1MVAO-COU 0-4-1-0-0-0-0 5Western Christian 3-1-3-6-0-1 14Game 2MVAO-COU 0-2-2-0-0-0-1-2 7Western Christian 2-0-0-0-0-3-0-1 6HULL-The Western Christian softball team...

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Western Christian wards off B-H/RV

Western Christian third baseman Shae Reitsma fires the ball to first base for a force out during non-conference softball with Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley Tuesday, May 23. The Wolfpack defeated the Nighthawks 8-7. (Photo/Nathan Broek) After being down 4-0 early, Wolfpack...

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Western Christian slips past Sheldon/Sibley-Ocheyedan

Zachary Minderhoud of Western Christian dribbles the ball up the field with a Sheldon/Sibley-Ocheyedan player being late to defend during Northwest Iowa Boys’ Soccer League action in Sheldon Monday, May 8. The Wolfpack defeated the Orabs 4-2. (Photo/Sean Baccam)...

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Wolfpack roll past Orabs 8-1

Jenae Minderhoud of Western Christian chases after a loose ball during Northwest Iowa Girls’ Soccer League action against Sheldon/Sibley-Ocheyedan Monday, May 8. Minderhoud scored three of the eight goals on the night as the Wolfpack defeated the Orabs 8-1....

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Triangular goes in favor of Wolfpack

Chandler Pollema of Western Christian ponders over his next putt during a triangular with Hinton and Cherokee at Rolling Hills Country Club in Hull Monday, May 1. Pollema shot a 55 and helped the Wolfpack win the team title with 163 strokes. (Photo/Nathan Broek)...

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Western pulls away from Storm Lake in the second half

Jenna Van Otterloo of Western Christian and a Storm Lake player fight for the ball during Northwest Iowa Girls’ Soccer League action in Hull Tuesday, May 2. The Wolfpack defeated the Tornadoes 5-0. (Photo/Nathan Broek) After only registering one goal in the first...

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WC claims its fifth shutout of the season

Miles Baccam attempts to avoid a kick by a Storm Lake player as Baccam goes for the ball during Northwest Iowa Boys' Soccer League action in Hull Tuesday, May 2. The Wolfpack defeated the Tornadoes 3-0. (Photo/Nathan Broek) Three early goals hold up in a 3-0 home win...

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