Season comes to a close in state tournament quarterfinal vs. West Liberty Andrew Buckman | Sports Reporter Western Christian 1-0-0 1West Liberty 1-0-1 2DES MOINES – There’s likely nothing more frustrating nor disheartening in sports than losing to a team you were...
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Group downs Kuemper
Western Christian’s boys pose around their Class 1A state-qualifying banner proudly, signaling a “W” with their hands in the process. Western defeated Unity Christian 3-2 in the tight-knit substate final. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Western Christian huddles in a group,...
’Pack shut out on road
Tayjen DeJong (16) looks toward the pitcher as he takes a lead from first base in a matchup with Central Lyon. On Thursday, May 23, the Lions defeated Western Christian 6-2. (Photo/Kari Jurrens) Western Christian Baseball Squad unable to capture year’s first win...
Western’s year closes on road
Western Christian Girls’ Soccer ’Pack says goodbye to rock-solid seniors, including offensive standout Harberts Andrew Buckman | Sports Reporter Western Christian 0-1 1Unity Christian 4-0 4ORANGE CITY – Falling in the regional semifinal, Western Christian’s 2024...
Western swept in doubleheader
Western Christian Softball (Doulbeheader) ’Pack defeated by Rams twice on the road to open the 2024 campaign Andrew Buckman | Sports Reporter Western Christian 3MVAOCOU 7Western Christian 0MVAOCOU 12MAPLETON – A lack of experience showed for Western Christian in its...
Western Christian graduates honored on Tuesday, May 14
CLASS OF 2024Pictured is the Western Christian High School Class of 2024 during graduation ceremonies Tuesday, May 14. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D. Johnson |Editor Western Christian High School graduates of the class of 2024 were honored during a ceremony in the...
Western Christian Spring Concert
Jesse Ney sang “LOVE,” a Bert Kaempfert song, with the jazz band. The women’s chorus sang “Bhombela,” a traditional Zulu song in which the girls used drumsticks with 5-gallon buckets to accompany the song. Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant Western Christian had its...
Western competes at Drake
Taeten Kollis2A Boys' Shot Put Ty Groeneweg2A Boys'100-Meter Dash Taeten Kollis 2A Boys' Discus Avery Dysktra, Kayla Van Otterloo, Addi Van't Hul and Kyrin De Groot2A Girls' 4x800, 1600 Distance Medley and 4x400 Tristan Rozeboom, Ty Groeneweg, Jacob Gulker and Taeten...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
’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...
’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...
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...
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...
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...
Western Christian Banquet fun night for all involved
FRONT AND CENTER STAGE Pictured are Western Christian students as they walk during grand march at Western Christian High School Friday, May 3. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) DRESSED FOR SUCCESS Pictured is Western Christian’s Kyson Van Surksum and his date at the Grand...
Western Christian Junior High Cheer Clinic
Isabella Bauer from Hull Christian did the flyer position while other girls learned the base, backspot and frontspot positions. Megan Wielenga from Sioux Center Christian is shown doing the flyer position. Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant Western Christian had its...