Making the play

Matthew Dickinson/West Branch Times West Branch’s Maycie Hughes reels in a catch during the Bears’ June 18 home game against Regina.

Baseball is a sport that is built around threes.

West Branch wins Battle of Bears, 6-0
by Matthew Dickinson, sports editor · Sports · July 01, 2026
West Branch’s softball team ended on the right side of a battle of the Bears, 6-0 over BGM June 23 at home.

West Liberty edges out West Branch, 4-3
by Matthew Dickinson, sports editor · Sports · July 01, 2026
In a hard-fought River Valley Conference battle, the West Branch baseball team lost a close one, 4-3 to West Liberty June 25 on the road.

No. 13 Regals take one from West Branch
by Matthew Dickinson, sports editor · Sports · June 24, 2026
West Branch’s softball team faced a quality team in Class 2A No. 13 Regina, falling 10-1 June 18 at home.

West Branch falls to No. 3 Regina, 6-2
by Matthew Dickinson, sports editor · Sports · June 24, 2026
A fine pitching performance from Nolan Staker and a late rally were not enough for the West Branch baseball team, which fell 6-2 to Class 2A No. 3 Regina June 18 at home.

Coach: Lot of potential after 10-7-3 season
by Matthew Dickinson, sports editor · Sports · June 24, 2026
The West Branch boys’ soccer team gathered June 13 at the Fawcett family’s Cold Springs Pond between West Branch and Springdale to reflect on a 10-7-3 season and hand out team awards.

Red Devils recruit Knorr to play outfield
by Gregory Norfleet · Sports · June 24, 2026
After running around the outfield for the Bears, West Branch graduate Hunter Knorr will do the same for the Red Devils.

Girls’ wrestler 1st to earn academic all-state honor
by Matthew Dickinson, sports editor · Sports · June 24, 2026
West Branch junior Finley Rushton received recognition before the Bears’ June 18 home baseball game against Regina for being named Academic All-State in girls’ wrestling.

Malloys recognized for contributions to field upgrades
Sports · June 24, 2026
West Branch residents Mark and Amanda Malloy were recognized for their contributions to a project that upgraded West Branch High School softball and baseball lights before the Bears’ June 18 home softball game against Regina.

Fast start helps Bears crush Columbus
by Matthew Dickinson, sports editor · Sports · June 17, 2026
West Branch’s softball team used a big first inning and some strong pitching to take down Columbus 12-2 in four innings to open its home tournament Saturday morning.

Pitching, defense drive WB victory
by Matthew Dickinson, sports editor · Sports · June 17, 2026
The West Branch baseball team rode some stellar defense and a gutsy pitching effort by Eli Klinkkammer to an 8-4 Friday night road win over Washington.

Girls’ soccer reflects on winning season
by Matthew Dickinson, sports editor · Sports · June 17, 2026
West Branch’s girls’ soccer team gathered last week at West Branch High School to reflect on a breakthrough 10-9-1 season and hand out awards.