Swing and a hit

Matthew Dickinson/West Branch Times West Branch’s Bryce Anderson tees off at the April 17 Tiger Classic tournament hosted by Tipton.

The West Branch boys’ golf team defended its Tiger Classic tournament title April 17 at the Tipton Country Club, defeating the host Tigers 316-324.

Pedersen sets WBHS record in 100M
by Matthew Dickinson, sports editor · Sports · April 23, 2025
In its second trip to Lisbon of the week, the West Branch boys’ track team brought a handful of competitors in hopes of Drake Relays qualification and improved results.

Rearranged Bears defeat Cascade, 3-0
by Matthew Dickinson, sports editor · Sports · April 23, 2025
Following a scoreless first half, the West Branch boys’ soccer team changed tactics at the half and pulled away from Cascade for a 3-0 Good Friday win at home.

Girls’ track finishes fifth at Lisbon Invitational
by Matthew Dickinson, sports editor · Sports · April 23, 2025
The West Branch girls’ track team had a score of placings and a fifth-place finish with 82 points at the April 17 Lisbon Invitational held in Lisbon.

Mediapolis keeps West Branch off scoreboard
by Matthew Dickinson, sports editor · Sports · April 23, 2025
With a shorthanded roster, the West Branch girls’ soccer team hung with Mediapolis for a half but could not make a comeback in an April 17 3-0 home setback to the Bulldogs.

West Branch improves with season-best score on road
by Matthew Dickinson, sports editor · Sports · April 23, 2025
In a rare Wednesday dual, the West Branch girls’ golf team shot a season best but fell 191-209 to Durant April 16 on the road at Wahkonsa Golf Course.

On home course, West Branch undercuts Durant by 52 strokes
by Matthew Dickinson, sports editor · Sports · April 16, 2025
Despite battling heavy winds, the West Branch boys’ golf team shot a season best while rolling past Durant 158-210 Monday evening at home.

Boys finish 2nd at Chad Gates Invitational
by Matthew Dickinson, sports editor · Sports · April 16, 2025
The West Branch boys’ track team represented its home track well April 10, taking second place with 122 points in the Chad Gates Invitational.

Cardinals, Bears end in rare tie
by Matthew Dickinson, sports editor · Sports · April 16, 2025
After a thrilling back-and-forth battle, the West Branch boys’ soccer team had its first-ever draw as a program following a 1-1 deadlock against Maquoketa Monday night at home.

Girls’ track finishes third at Tipton meet
by Matthew Dickinson, sports editor · Sports · April 16, 2025
The West Branch girls’ track team saw plenty of success despite an experimental approach to its lineup, taking second at the April 8 Dennis Riley Relays with 105 points.

Girls’ golf trims strokes in meet against Mid-Prairie
by Matthew Dickinson, sports editor · Sports · April 16, 2025
The West Branch girls’ golf team improved on its season best with plenty of big gains in a 189-219 dual setback April 8 at home against Mid-Prairie.

Matt Hughes tapped to lead WB football
by Gregory Norfleet · Sports · April 09, 2025
After a brief stint with the San Francisco 49ers, a former Hawkeye linebacker and father of quarterback Tye Hughes will take over the West Branch High School football program.