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Members of the West Harrison Hawkeyes 2nd/3rd grade softball team include in the front row, from left: Avery Bennet, Jocelynn Richards, Hannah Hall, Ellie Riley, Brinlynn Peterson.  Back row, from left, Kinsey Kuhlman, Arden Wallis, Ella Kelley, Annika Larsen, Vayda Offenbacker, Khysen Thomsen, Rylee Kephart, Skylar Fichter.
2025 Teams of Summer - West Harrison
2025 TEAMS OF SUMMER A look around Harrison County area and all the youth sports baseball & softball teams that played under the summer lights this past season.  Harrison County …
Missouri Valley's Kaitlyn Evans taga out the Westwood baserunner during last week's non-conference play.  The Lady Reds will open Class 3A Regional Tournament play on July 10.
SB: Lady Reds score two more victories
Lady Reds win two of three Missouri Valley scored two wins in three chances, improving to 26-6 on the season (thru July 6, 2025). The Class 3A Regional softball tournament begins on July …
Missouri Valley's Owen Becerra dives in safely ahead of the tag during non-conference action against Westwood.
BB: Big Reds drop District Opener
Big Reds finish with six wins Missouri Valley wrapped up the 2025 summer campaign six wins, finishing with a win at West Monona (July 1). The Big Reds graduate three seniors from this …
Logan-Magnolia's Brodie Davis lays the tag on the advancing baserunner from earlier this season.  The Panthers opened up Class 1A District play on July 7-8.
BB: Panthers keep winning
Panther boys plate 17 th victory Logan-Magnolia added two more wins to the victory column, finishing the regular season with 17 wins. The Class 1A District baseball tournament begins this week. …
Woodbine's Brenden Wagner awaits the throw in the Rolling Valley Conference finale on July 2 at Woodbine.    The Tigers started Class 1A District play this week.
BB: Tigers win two of three
Tigers win two of three Woodbine earned two wins in three chances this past week, finishing the regular season with a shutout victory over Glidden-Ralston in the Rolling Valley Conference finale …
Woodbine's Elise Olson (13) secures the catch while holding off Taylor Wendt (1) in the Rolling Valley Conference finale on July 2 in Woodbine.   The Tigers host Class 1A Regional Tournament games on July 9 and July 11.
SB: Tigers claim RVC regular season title
Tigers earn 17 th win Woodbine earned their second straight Rolling Valley Conference title with a huge win over Glidden-Ralston (July 2) last week. The Class 1A Regional Tournaments …
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Woodbine's Elise Olson (13) secures the catch while holding off Taylor Wendt (1) in the Rolling Valley Conference finale on July 2 in Woodbine.   The Tigers host Class 1A Regional Tournament games on July 9 and July 11.
Woodbine's Elise Olson (13) secures the catch while holding off Taylor Wendt (1) in the Rolling Valley Conference finale on July 2 in Woodbine.   The Tigers host Class 1A Regional Tournament games on July 9 and July 11.
Woodbine's Elise Olson (13) secures the catch while holding off Taylor Wendt (1) in the Rolling Valley Conference finale on July 2 in Woodbine.   The Tigers host Class 1A Regional Tournament games on July 9 and July 11.
Woodbine's Elise Olson (13) secures the catch while holding off Taylor Wendt (1) in the Rolling Valley Conference finale on July 2 in Woodbine.   The Tigers host Class 1A Regional Tournament games on July 9 and July 11.
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Ele Speichert, 91
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R. Alan Nichols, 71
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Shirley J. Fouts, 90
Shirley J. Fouts died on June 25, 2025.
Colleen P. Lake, 96
Colleen P. Lake died on June 23, 2025.
Richard G. Bendgen, Jr., 89
Richard G. Bendgen, Jr. died on June 18, 2025.
Eileen B. Seaman, 86
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