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Wolfpack claim two in Sibley-Ocheyedan quadrangular
western christian wrestling Tristan Mulder poses with the Western Christian wrestling cheerleaders after securing his 100th career victory at a quadrangular hosted by Sibley-Ocheyedan Thursday, Jan. 7. (Photo/Nathan Broek) Night highlighted by Tristan Mulder’s 100th...
Western edges Dell Rapids by 1
western christian boys’ basketball Eli Van Essen of Western Christian makes a strong dribble drive to the basket during non-conference boys’ basketball at Sergeant Bluff-Luton Dec. 21. The Wolfpack played Dell Rapids Saturday, Jan. 2, at the Sioux Falls Pentagon and...
western christian wrestling Western Christian wrestlers split two duals in LeMars
western christian wrestling Double dual rescheduled to LeMars due to COVID-19 concerns with Akron-Westfield and the Wolfpack finish the night 1-1 Nathan Broek | Sports Editor LEMARS-The Western Christian wrestling team was originally scheduled to have a double dual at...
Wolfpack hangs tough with top-ranked Cherokee
western christian girls’ basketball Madison Vis looks for space to drive to the basket during Lakes Conference girls’ basketball versus Cherokee Friday, Dec. 18. The Wolfpack fell short to the Braves 52-42. (Photo/Sierra Nielsen) Early deficit proves costly, but...
Western blows by Cherokee 89-65
western christian boys’ basketball Ashtin Van’t Hul fires a 3 during Lakes Conference boys’ basketball versus Cherokee Friday, Dec. 18. The Western Christian Wolfpack defeated the Braves 89-65. (Photo/Sierra Nielsen) Hot shooting at home gives the Wolfpack a big Lakes...
Setting the goals higher
HIGH PLACINGS The Western Christian dance team recently performed during halftime of a varsity boys’ basketball game. The group performed their pom routine which earned a Division 1 rating at the state competition recently. (Photo/Jessica Jensen) Dance team competes...
Wolfpack prove to be competitive despite 14-point defeat
western christian girls’ basketball Shayla Van Beek drives down the lane for a layup during Lakes Conference girls’ basketball versus Estherville-Lincoln Central Tuesday, Dec. 8. The Wolfpack won the game 54-40. (Photo/Jessica Jensen) Late basket by...
Grapplers have mixed results in Spirit Lake
western christian wrestling Noah Jansma of Western Christian attempts to flip his opponent Kaden Bus of Sioux City West to his back for back points during a home non-conference double dual Friday, Dec. 11. Jansma won the match by fall in 3:42 and helped the Wolfpack...
‘Pack top Midgets without head coach
western christian boys’ basketball Ty Van Essen works around an Estherville-Lincoln Central player in the post for a shot during Lakes Conference boys’ basketball Tuesday, Dec. 8. The Wolfpack won 76-45. (Photo/Sierra Nielson) Western Christian sticks to its game plan...
Grapplers take one of three on opening night
western christian wrestling Jace Mulder of the Western Christian wrestling team. Mulder won all three of his matches during a triangular hosted by Kingsley-Pierson Thursday, Dec. 3. (Photo/Nathan Broek) Western Christian beats Lawton-Bronson, falls to Kingsley-Pierson...
Two Wolfpack players to become Defenders
Nathan Broek | Sports Editor Two Western Christian volleyball players, Sienna Moss and Madison Vis, signed letters of intent Tuesday, Dec. 1, to continue their volleyball careers at Dordt University next fall. Vis is a 5-foot-9 defensive specialist and ended her...
Wolfpack pull away in second half againt Newell-Fonda
western christian boys’ basketball After a tough start, in the eyes of Coach Derek Keizer, Western Christian plays its game in the second half to claim a big non-conference win Nathan Broek | Sports Editor Western Christian 16-25-24-31 96 Newell-Fonda ...
Western unable to stall Newell-Fonda’s win streak
western christian girls’ basketball Wolfpack fall short to one of the top Class 1A teams in non-conference action Nathan Broek | Sports Editor Western Christian 8-2-13-11 34 Newell-Fonda 27-26-18-15 86 NEWELL-Western Christian knew it would be...
Three Wolfpack defenders named all-state
ispwa all-state football Bailey BaccamLevi Vanden BosTristan MulderAll three Western Christian football players were selected to the Iowa Print Sports Writers Association All-State football team as announced by the organization Tuesday, Nov. 24. (Photos/Nathan Broek)...
Western edges Woodbury Central in OT
western christian girls’ basketball Sienna Moss flies down the lane for a transition layup during non-conference girls’ basketball at Woodbury Central Monday, Nov. 23. The Western Christian Wolfpack came away with a 72-65 win. (Photo/Sean Baccam) Late basket by...
Ten Wolfpack get all-district recognition Coach Travis Kooima and assistant coach Jason Hengeveld also receive honors
CLASS 1A DISTRICT 1 ALL-DISTRICT FOOTBALL HONORS Tyson BoerLevi Vanden Bos Tristan MulderCarson ElbersBailey BaccamTy Van EssenShawn DeWitWyatt GulkerDerek HeynenShane Habben Nathan Broek | Sports Editor Ten Western Christian football players were selected to the...
Team podium eludes Wolfpack by 10 points
CLASS 2A STATE CROSS-COUNTRY Tage Hulstein of Western Christian poses on the podium at the Class 2A state cross-country meet at Lakeside Municipal Golf Course in Fort Dodge Saturday, Oct. 31. Hulstein finished in sixth place. The top-15 individual placers got a spot...
‘Awesome journey’ ends in Ida Grove
WESTERN CHRISTIAN FOOTBALL Levi Vanden Bos makes a diving tackle attempt on the OABCIG quarterback during the third round of the Class 1A state football playoffs in Ida Grove Friday, Oct. 30. The Wolfpack saw the 2020 season come to an end in a 41-14 defeat....
Wolfpack roll into regional final
WESTERN CHRISTIAN VOLLEYBALL The Western Christian volleyball team holds up its team banner following a 3-0 sweep over Emmetsburg in the Class 2A Region 1 tournament final Wednesday, Oct. 28. This was the 20th-consecutive season the Wolfpack made it to the state...