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It was a first for all four of juniors Ryan Cassady, Ryker Dengler and freshmen Briggs Collins and Kaden Wiele — wrestling under the bright lights at Wells Fargo Arena.
The location nor …
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Ross Shinberg
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2/21/24
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The season for the West Liberty boys’ basketball team came to an end Monday (Feb. 12) following a substate first-round loss to district foe Tipton.
The Comets did grab a win on the …
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Kohlton Kober
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2/21/24
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In without breaking a sweat.
That was the case for a number of Comet wrestlers on Saturday in Solon for the distict meet as West Liberty secured four spots in this week’s state tournament …
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Ross Shinberg
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2/14/24
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The West Liberty girls’ basketball team finished their season on a trio of losses including a four point loss on the road to Tipton in the first round of regional play.
The Comets …
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Kohlton Kober
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2/14/24
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For Comet junior Silvia Garcia-Vasquez, getting second place was a-OK.
There were no tears or regrets coming off center mat Friday night at Xtream Arena in Coralville. Just an immense sense of …
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Ross Shinberg
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2/7/24
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The West Liberty boys’ basketball team collected a trio of wins last week with one loss in their busy week of play. The victories came twice against Durant and one in dominant fashion over …
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Kohlton Kober
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2/7/24
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The West Liberty girls’ basketball team split their four contests last week, winning one and losing one against Durant while capturing a win over Wilton and a loss to Tipton, moving their …
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Kohlton Kober
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2/7/24
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While the girls’ wrestlers traveled West to Coralville, the West Liberty boys’ wrestling team took a bus ride east last Thursday to Davenport for a triangular against Davenport Assumption …
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Ross Shinberg
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2/7/24
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The Knights of Columbus held their annual free throw competition on Saturday, Feb. 3, in the West Liberty Middle School Gym.
Kids competed at the District and Regional level from West Liberty, …
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Jacob Lane
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2/7/24
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As if there was any doubt, West Liberty blue and white will be well represented this week at the second Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union state wrestling tournament.
The Comets are sending …
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Ross Shinberg
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1/31/24
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At the 2024 River Valley Conference meet last Saturday, West Liberty posted a solid showing with a fourth-place finish at Bellevue High School.
Wilton remained a dominant force in the …
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Ross Shinberg
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1/31/24
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The West Liberty girls’ basketball team grabbed a win this week in three attempts, beating West Branch on their home court Tuesday.
The Comets fell in their next two matchups, …
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Kohlton Kober
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1/31/24
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In an exciting development for West Liberty football, Jason Dumont, former head football coach of Iowa City Regina, will be taking the helm of the Comets next season for their 2024 campaign.
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Jacob Lane
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1/24/24
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The entire River Valley Conference knew which was the best team all season. Now, it’s made official.
West Liberty’s girls’ wrestling team was crowned conference champions last …
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Ross Shinberg
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1/24/24
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West Liberty’s boys’ wrestling team scored its best result of the season with an upset win over Class 2A No. 13 Columbus Community in Columbus Junction last Saturday.
The 38-33 win …
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Ross Shinberg
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1/24/24
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The West Liberty girls’ basketball team finally returned to action following a week of weather delays.
The Comets return to the court would not go unaffected by the Iowa weather, …
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Kohlton Kober
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1/24/24
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Before eastern Iowa came to a standstill over the weekend, the West Liberty, West Branch and Camanche wrestling teams lit up the mat during a triangular at Camanche High School last Thursday.
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Ross Shinberg
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1/17/24
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By Ross Shinberg
Regional Sports Editor
Even when West Liberty’s girls’ wrestling team doesn’t win, they still find ways to dominate.
Despite taking second place at …
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Ross Shinberg
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1/17/24
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The West Liberty Basketball teams returned to the court following winter break with the girls basketball team splitting their matchups coming out of Christmas break.
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Kohlton Kober
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1/11/24
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West Liberty went 3-0 against River Valley Conference opponents last Thursday to begin 2024 action. The Comets defeated Beckman Catholic 71-12, Maquoketa 54-21 and Monticello 42-41.
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Ross Shinberg
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1/11/24
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