Returning experience

Matthew Dickinson/West Branch Times Members of the West Branch boys’ track team include, front row left to right: freshman Ben Ziehr, freshman Garrett Tisinger, freshman Arik Marsh, sophomore Josh Zoulek, freshman Garrison Culver, freshman Maysn Nicholson. Second row: freshman Ty Stout, sophomore Eli Farmer, junior Lynden MacGillivray, junior Bodee Morehead, junior Griffin Seydel, junior Logan Christoffel, sophomore Preston Mayhew. Third row: junior Lincoln Naber, junior Nolan Staker, junior Wesley Strong, junior Maddux Rushton, senior Connor Rios, junior Jayden Harris. Back Row: sophomore Reid Hansen, junior Michael Montgomery, junior Oliver Trepanier, junior Conner Capper, junior Finn McCullough, junior Brandon Pedersen, junior Xavyer Boone. Not pictured: Sophomore Joseph Schlitz and junior Brennen Dale.

The West Branch girls’ wrestling team gathered Friday evening at the Vesta restaurant in Coralville to take part in the program’s awards ceremony.

Girls & boys wrestlers earn medals at AAU tournament
by Matthew Dickinson, sports editor · Sports · March 19, 2025
The West Branch girls’ wrestling program had six grapplers place at this year’s AAU Girls State Wrestling Tournament held March 3-7 at Alliant Energy Powerhouse in Cedar Rapids.

Despite challenges, boys finished 3rd in RVC South
by Matthew Dickinson, sports editor · Sports · March 12, 2025
West Branch’s boys’ basketball team gathered March 6 in the Middle School’s commons to reflect on a season of growth with a new core during its awards ceremony.

Boys’ track team returns experience to roster
by Matthew Dickinson, sports editor · Sports · March 12, 2025
The West Branch boys’ track team returns plenty of experience and will incorporate some new faces into this year’s roster.

New coach gets team with returning talent
by Matthew Dickinson, sports editor · Sports · March 12, 2025
The West Branch girls’ track and field team has an intriguing blend of new and returning talent in the program’s first season under Head Coach Tony Senio.

Pedersen earns IFCA accolades
by Gregory R. Norfleet · Sports · March 05, 2025
Nearly two years after his passing, Head Coach Butch Pedersen earned another honor from Iowa football.

Harris, Pedersen & Pickett earn RVC honors
by Matthew Dickinson, sports editor · Sports · March 05, 2025
A trio of breakthrough contributors on the West Branch boys’ basketball team received All-River Valley Conference honors out of the South division.

Simpson, Schultes earn RVC recognition
by Matthew Dickinson, sports editor · Sports · March 05, 2025
The West Branch girls’ basketball team gathered Monday night in the Middle School’s commons to hand out awards and reflect on a 3-19 season.

Bears bump up to 2A, seek new coach
by Gregory R. Norfleet · Sports · March 05, 2025
A Feb. 25 press release states that West Branch High School’s football team needs a new head coach.

7th-grade basketball team finishes with undefeated season
Sports · March 05, 2025
West Branch High School’s seventh-grade boys’ basketball A team went undefeated this season and earned the River Valley Conference title.

Bears, Mid-Prairie game ends in tie
Sports · March 05, 2025
West Branch Middle School’s eighth-grade boys basketball team tied in one game and lost in a second on Feb. 25 against Mid-Prairie’s Golden Hawks.

Teams D and J finish Futsal season with perfect records
Sports · March 05, 2025
At the end of the four-week Futsal season, two teams emerged with perfect records.