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‘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...

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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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)...

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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...

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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...

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‘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....

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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...

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Wolfpack boys claim district crown

WESTERN CHRISTIAN CROSS-COUNTRY Senior Emily Heynen of Western Christian races through the halfway point of the Class 2A state-qualifying meet in Orange City and hosted by Unity Christian High School Thursday, Oct. 22. Heynen saw her prep high school career come to an...

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Nine Wolfpack named to all-conference list

LAKES ALL-CONFERENCE VOLLEYBALL Abby Ver BurgEllie DokterEmma WestphalHanna KollisJaylin Van DykenLydia Van KleyMadison VisSienna MossStella WinterfeldAll nine Western Christian volleyball players were selected to the Lakes all-conference volleyball team as announced...

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Wolfpack down Lions in three for tournament play

WESTERN CHRISTIAN VOLLEYBALL Abby Verburg of Western Christian attempts to get a block at the net during Class 2A Region 1 volleyball tournament action versus Central Lyon Wednesday, Oct. 21. The Wolfpack defeated the Lions 3-0 to advance to Monday’s semi-final match...

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Wolfpack rout Cardinals 48-15 to open post-season

WESTERN CHRISTIAN FOOTBALL Cole Habben (30) and Tristan Mulder (24) combine for a tackle on the Treynor running back during the Class 1A state football playoffs Friday, Oct. 23. The Wolfpack defense was strong in leading them to a 48-15 victory and a date at OA-BCIG...

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Local runners tune up for state-qualifying at Unity Invite

UNITY CHRISTIAN CROSS-COUNTRY MEET Western Christian boys and BHRV girls have strong showings, with Trinity Christian also building a little momentum prior to their respective state-qualifying races Nathan Broek | Sports Editor ORANGE CITY-It was the final race of the...

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Western boys roll over the Lakes Conference

LAKES CONFERENCE CROSS-COUNTRY MEET Tage Hulstein of Western Christian leads the pack through the final mile at the Lakes Conference cross-country meet at Rolling Hill Golf Club Monday, Oct. 12. Hulstein earned all-conference honors with the individual conference...

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Wolfpack take the crown at home tourney

WESTERN CHRISTIAN VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT Comets fall short of upsetting tournament hosts in the championship match Nathan Broek | Sports Editor HULL-It was another tough weekend tournament for both Class 2A top-ranked Western Christian and Class 2A fourth-ranked...

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