Her shot

Matthew Dickinson/West Branch Times West Branch junior Alyssa Pierce competes in the high school shot put at the Drake Relays April 25. Pierce qualified for the finals against the best high school throwers in the state, finishing ninth of 24 with a 38-02.50.

In its last, large, regular-season tournament of the year, the West Branch boys’ team won the April 23 West Liberty Invitational with 332 strokes and had two medalists.

Bears only undefeated Class 1A team
by Gregory R. Norfleet · Sports · May 01, 2024
A few days after improving to 10-0, the Bears moved up to No. 1 in the weekly Iowa High School Athletic Association’s soccer rankings for Class 1A.

Stronger offense overtakes Huskies
by Gregory R. Norfleet · Sports · May 01, 2024
West Branch all but pinched off Cedar Valley Christian when the Bears chalked up a 4-1 win on Senior Night over the visiting Huskies.

Pierce makes Drake finals, 9th in shot put
by Matthew Dickinson, sports editor · Sports · May 01, 2024
In another installation of a breakout junior season, junior Alyssa Pierce made the most of her first Drake Relays experience with a finals appearance and ninth-place throw of 38 feet, 2 1/2 inches.

Shuttle hurdle relay peeking at state run
by Matthew Dickinson, sports editor · Sports · May 01, 2024
Amid a host of larger teams, the West Branch boys’ track team had some promising results and high placings in a tie for sixth place with 39 points at the April 23 Xavier Co-Ed meet.

West Branch finishes sixth at Saddleback Ridge’s course
by Matthew Dickinson, sports editor · Sports · May 01, 2024
As one of the smallest schools at its April 23 tournament in Solon, the West Branch girls’ golf team took sixth with 403 strokes and had personal bests across the board.

Boys quickly dispatch Monticello, 10-0
by Matthew Dickinson, sports editor · Sports · April 24, 2024
In an offensive clinic, the Class 1A No. 2 West Branch boys’ soccer team easily dispatched Monticello in just over a half in a 10-0 mercy rule romp Friday night at home.

Despite wind, Bears take Tipton by 11
by Matthew Dickinson, sports editor · Sports · April 24, 2024
In a statement dual win Monday night, the West Branch boys’ golf team defeated Tipton 159-170 and had both medalists on a windy evening.

Girls’ first win comes with domination
by Matthew Dickinson, sports editor · Sports · April 24, 2024
With a fully-loaded lineup and a hot start, the West Branch girls’ soccer team collected its first win of the season with a dominating 9-0 victory over Monticello.

Jarrett wins medalist spot at Mid-Prairie Invitational
by Matthew Dickinson, sports editor · Sports · April 24, 2024
In its first tournament of the year, the West Branch girls’ golf team had a medalist and a seventh-place team finish with 419 strokes at the Mid-Prairie Invitational tournament.

Pierce qualifies for Drake with shot put
by Matthew Dickinson, sports editor · Sports · April 24, 2024
Led by another winning effort by Drake Relays qualifier Alyssa Pierce, the West Branch girls’ track team took fourth place April 18 in Wellman.

Bears win medley, 3200 at West Liberty
by Matthew Dickenson, sports editor · Sports · April 24, 2024
On a cold, wet April 18 evening, the West Branch boys’ track team managed a tie for third place with 78 points at the first-ever boys’ track meet held at the new West Liberty all-purpose facility.