Let it fly

Matthew Dickinson/West Branch Times West Branch freshman Sawyer Jeffries tees off during the Bears’ Monday evening road dual against Tipton. Jeffries shot a 39 to earn runner-up medalists as the Bears knocked off the host Tigers 159-170.

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.

Girls beat ‘Cats by single stroke
by Matthew Dickinson, sports editor · Sports · April 17, 2024
In another week of progress, the West Branch girls’ golf team eked out a 209-210 dual win over Wilton Monday evening at Wahkonsa Golf Course in Durant Wildcats.

Mid-Prairie falls, Bears now 4-0 on season
by Matthew Dickinson, sports editor · Sports · April 17, 2024
In the first boys’ soccer match held on Butch Pedersen Field at the Little Rose Bowl, the West Branch boys’ soccer team prevailed 4-0 over Mid-Prairie Monday night.

West Branch beats Tipton by one stroke in road win
by Matthew Dickinson, sports editor · Sports · April 17, 2024
After a second-place finish to Tipton in the Tiger Classic a year ago, the West Branch boys’ golf team flipped places with the Tigers in a one-stroke victory April 11.

Boys’ track earns 4th place at Lisbon meet
by Matthew Dickinson, sports editor · Sports · April 17, 2024
The West Branch boys’ track team had several encouraging performances in a fourth-place showing and 78.5 points in the Bears’ April 9 meet at Lisbon.

Girls’ track finishes fourth at Lisbon meet
by Matthew Dickinson, sports editor · Sports · April 17, 2024
The West Branch girls’ track team held its own April 11 at Lisbon, finishing fourth with 92 points and logging four event wins and meet records.

West Branch falls to Mid-Prairie at home
by Matthew Dickinson, sports editor · Sports · April 17, 2024
Despite pummeling the Mid-Prairie defense with plenty of quality scoring chances, the West Branch girls’ soccer team fell 4-0 to the Golden Hawks Monday night at home.