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1 year

The West Branch Football program is heart broken to share that our head coach Butch Pedersen passed away this morning at the age of 73. He was an incredible father, grandfather, husband, brother, teacher, and coach that had a profound impact on the lives of so many people.

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6 years

Bo Bower to sign with the Denver Broncos #iahsfb

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2 years

"11-1, district champions, final four. Are you disappointed? Sure you are, because you are a West Branch Bears and we like to win every game we play. I love you guys, I love you to death." One last time - FAMILY

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3 years

Iowa Hawkeyes center Tyler Linderbaum stopped by practice today to talk with our team #iahsfb

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3 years

The West Branch Football family is deeply saddened to hear the news of the passing of former player and 2020 graduate, Dalyn Pedersen. This Wednesday evening at 8pm there will be a gathering at the Little Rose Bowl. All are welcome to celebrate and remember Dalyn.

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1 year

Strength, Family, Love

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5 years

Thanks to Hawkeyes Spencer Petras (QB) and Tyler Linderbaum (C) for coming to Open Field today to share their extensive football knowledge with our student-athletes #iahsfb

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3 years

The football family is saddened to hear of the loss of 2021 graduate, Dylan Butler. Bulldog was the epitome of a West Branch Bear; always wanting to do what was best for the team and never taking plays off. We will miss you, Bulldog.

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1 year

Legends Never Die: An editorial from former West Branch football player Jon Miller on the passing of Coach Pedersen and what Coach meant to him and the community of West Branch. #iahsfb

Legends Never Die

West Branch was home to a President, but Butch Pedersen impacted the community more than anyone who has ever lived there.

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1 year

Lance Pedersen Journal Entry: See You Later Dad #iahsfb

CaringBridge

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1 year

This season our helmets will have the iconic "B", but if you look a little closer, you'll see they're a little different this year.

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1 year

Lance Pedersen has shared an important update regarding the status of his father’s health. Butch will soon be entering hospice care in the comfort of his home, surrounded by the love of his family. More can be read in the Caring Bridge Journal entry:

CaringBridge

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1 year

Butch Pedersen Field, at the Little Rose Bowl #SLF #MoreThanAGame #iahsfb

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7 years

Thanks for the Kinnick memories, Bo. Once a Bear, always a Bear. (Photo by @RobHoweHN )

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1 year

Playing tonight for Butch

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3 years

Our crew of Bears at Central College!

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2 years

We’re all with you, Coach.

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6 years

"I thought our crowd was great last Friday night. We had a 2 hour, 40 minute drive and the bleachers were full. That says a lot about the West Branch faithful who follow the football program. The players mentioned it to me as well. I want to thank everybody." -- Coach Pedersen

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2 years

Final: West Branch 27, MFL MarMac 27-24 #iahsfb

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1 year

#MoreThanAGame

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4 years

Congratulations to Bear Dalyn Pedersen for his decision to continue his academic and athletic career at Wartburg College!

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8 months

John Nestor will serve as the next head football coach at West Branch High School! He’s built a reputation for his energetic leadership, passion & professionalism when guiding student-athletes. Welcome, Coach Nestor! 🏈 #iahsfb More:

West Branch High School Names John Nestor Next Football Coach

An experienced leader at the high school and college levels will serve as the next head coach of the West Branch High School varsity football team.

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5 years

West Branch Bear Jeff Bowie has committed to the University of Iowa to play football for Kirk Ferentz and the Hawkeyes. #iahsfb

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6 years

A few photos of former Bear Bo Bower at his Minnesota Vikings tryout this past weekend.

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4 years

Going into last night's game, Durant's SO running back Nolan DeLong was leading Class 1A in rushing yards with 898 (224.5/gm). The West Branch defense held him to just 20 yards on 13 carries. Meanwhile, West Branch's SO running back, Andy Henson, racked up 170 yards. #iahsfb

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6 years

Former Bear Bo Bower receives tryout offer from Minnesota Vikings #iahsfb

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7 years

Good luck to West Branch graduate Bo Bower in his last game as an Iowa Hawkeye as his team takes on Boston College in the Pinstripe Bowl this afternoon.

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6 years

Coach Pedersen selected as head coach of 2019 Shrine Bowl South Squad #iahsfb

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3 years

Best of luck today to Jeff Bowie @jeffreyjbowie as he participates in the 2021 Iowa Shrine Bowl all-star game. The game kicks off at 4pm at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls. Have fun, Jeff! Thank you for your efforts leading up to the game, helping the Shriner’s mission #iahsfb

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6 years

Final: West Branch defeats Osage 56-14 #iahsfb

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6 years

Coach Pedersen getting a water bath following his 300th career win. #iahsfb

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5 years

The Bears will host Iowa City Regina next Friday night at the Little Rose Bowl in the quarterfinals of the playoffs. Winner to the Dome. Kickoff at 7pm. #iahsfb #unfinishedbusiness

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5 years

DISTRICT CHAMPIONS West Branch 26 Cascade 7 Final. #iahsfb

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5 years

The state title in 1989 was led by these fellas. Affectionately known as "The Fat Boys". RB Sean McCarty and FB Pete Miller had little to no issues weaving through would be defenders. #MondayMotivation

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4 years

Update from the Sexton family: Kaleb suffered a hip injury during last night's game and was take to the hospital where he was discharged just a short time later. He is doing very well and was in attendance, but a non-participant, at team practice this morning.

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3 years

Shared to us from community member Mike Owen: A photo of friends and family lighting and releasing a lantern in memory of Dalyn last night at the Little Rose Bowl

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5 years

Kevin Braddock to be inducted into the IHSAA Hall of Fame #iahsfb

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5 years

We would like to offer our most sincere condolences to the family of Varsity FB coach, Kevin Crosthwaite. His mother passed away this morning. #Family

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7 years

Coach Pedersen named National Football Coach of the Year for the 2016-17 school year #iahsfb

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5 years

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2 years

Playoffs 2022 - All In

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2 years

West Branch as a #4 seed will take on the #1 seed Van Meter Friday, 10am, at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls #iahsfb

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5 years

Thank you, Seniors. You will not be forgotten.

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7 years

Final: West Branch beats West Burlington 30-6 #iahsfb

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5 years

6 wins, 5 career pick 6's. @TannerL2274 ties an all time state 11 man FB record. #BigDudeBigPlays WB now 6-0, 2-0 in 1A D4

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3 years

#TaterTough The Schaefer family is in our thoughts

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7 years

Last night's win was career victory number 292 for Coach Pedersen, which places him in a tie with the great Ed Thomas. #iahsfb

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6 years

Congratulations to James “Butch” Pedersen on getting his 300th win as a head coach tonight. Coach Pedersen joins an elite group of Iowa high school football coaches to reach this milestone. #iahsfb

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5 years

Tanner Lukavsky to be a Cyclone #iahsfb

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3 years

Iowa Hawkeyes kicker Caleb Shudak visited practice to talk with our kicking crew #iahsfb

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5 years

Two quick receptions for 37 yards. Eagle now at 206 yards receiving. A new single game record He is the first WB receiver to ever have 200+ receiving yards

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5 years

Final: West Branch defeats West Liberty 28-6 #iahsfb

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5 years

The new press box at the Little Rose Bowl is coming together! We are excited for its completion this summer.

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4 years

West Branch graduate and former Bear running back Luke Lenoch has announced on his Facebook page that he will soon be enrolling at Coe College and playing football for the Kohawks. Good luck, Luke! We can’t wait to see you back on the field.

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6 years

Oliphant Street Field renamed "Butch Pedersen Field" in honor of long-time head coach #iahsfb

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11 months

Final: West Branch defeats Regina 21-17 #iahsfb

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5 years

Iowa State Cyclones offer Tanner Lukavsky as a preferred walk-on #iahsfb

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7 years

Final: West Branch defeats Bellevue 45-41. What. A. Game. #iahsfb

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2 years

Our Football Family has launched a fundraiser in support of Butch and Jenny Pedersen. Special t-shirts are available to order with all proceeds going to the Pedersens to help with medical expenses. Ordering is available through Thursday: #iahsfb

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8 years

Trivia Night round-up and video message from the Captains #iahsfb

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9 years

Your Class 1A, District 5 champions!

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3 years

During the 2021 offseason, players will have an opportunity to earn this unique decal to wear on their helmet. Players will earn points from key tasks, such as lifting. Once a team of players have enough points, that team will be rewarded with the decal and other special awards.

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5 years

SCHOOL RECORD ALERT Trey Eagle: 213 yards receiving (Ben Thompson v Durant 2017, 176) Eagle: 3 receiving TD (tied with 7 others, including himself) Gavin Hierseman 381 combined yards (Beau Cornwell, 358 v Bellevue 2017) WB Offense 499 yards is a top 5 performance all time

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2 years

Final: West Branch 23, Regina 0 #iahsfb

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4 years

Bear seniors Gavin Hierseman and Cael Fiderlein have been named to Academic All-State. Congrats!

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4 years

For the first time since August.... Welcome Back! #iahsfb

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11 months

Sending out our best wishes to the Regina player who was injured during Monday night’s Fresh/Soph game. We are happy to hear there is a good recovery outlook. A big thank you goes out to our trainer Scott Thoma, Doctor Heithoff, and the first responders for their quick response

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1 year

Video: Logan Wright's pick 6

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3 years

The Fresh/Soph Bears opened their 2021 season with a 20-6 win over Lisbon. Go Bears!

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3 years

For those that don’t know football… THAT’S A @wbbearsfootball FRESH/SOPH W!!!! LET’S GOOOOO‼️‼️‼️🐻⚫️🔴

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5 years

University of Iowa offers Bowie scholarship to play football #iahsfb

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6 years

After 30 years, today we say goodbye to the press box at the Little Rose Bowl. A new one will be built and will open August, 2019.

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4 years

Tonight’s game has been moved to the turf field at Solon High School. The decision comes due to water on the field, the continued projection of rain, and the inability to paint lines on Butch Pedersen Field. Huge thanks to the Solon school district for being a host! #iahsfb

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3 years

Final: West Branch defeats Mediapolis 24-21 #iahsfb

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1 year

West Branch Times: "Dad’s way of saying goodbye": Hundreds walk by Butch’s home #iahsfb

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5 years

QB Gavin Hierseman has the best comp % of any 1A QB with 100+ attempts WR Trey Eagle is tied for 3rd in 1A with 10 rec TD. LB Tanner Lukavsky leads Class 1A with three pick 6's this season. K Cael Fiderlein remains perfect on PAT (33/33) and FG (4/4) #KeepGrinding

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5 years

No. Days. Off. Preparation doesn't rest. Let's Go!

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9 years

The Bears will travel to Regina this Friday night for a matchup wth the Regals #iahsfb

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5 years

It goes down tonight. 7pm kickoff Little Rose Bowl will be rockin' !! Will you be there? #iahsfb @WapelloSports

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7 years

IT'S GAME DAY! The 2017 season kicks off tonight as the Bears welcome West Liberty to town. 5pm JV kickoff, 7:30pm Varsity kickoff #iahsfb

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6 years

Bear lineman Jacob Barnhart with Coach Pedersen and Coach Braddock today at the Shrine Bowl Game. Congratulations Jacob!

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4 years

Final: West Branch defeats Tipton 17-8 #iahsfb

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1 year

West Branch Times: Outpouring of support for Butch #iahsfb

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6 years

Bears will travel to Van Meter next Friday night to take on the Bulldogs in the second round of the playoffs #iahsfb

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1 year

Final: West Branch defeats Columbus Catholic 30-23 #iahsfb

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1 year

Butch Pedersen Memorial scholarships were recently awarded to Andy Henson and Hannah Schiele. Congratulations to these two 2023 West Branch graduates!

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5 years

#iahsfb

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4 years

Bear seniors Gavin Hierseman and Jeff Bowie make Prep Redzone's top 10 #iahsfb

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2 years

The West Branch Lions Club will be holding a bone marrow drive with hopes to find potential bone marrow donors for Coach Pedersen and other blood cancer patients. #iahsfb

West Branch Lions Club To Hold Bone Marrow Drive

The drive with Be the Match is in support of Coach Pedersen and others in hopes of a lifeline.

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6 years

Thank you, Seniors.

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4 years

You will always be Bears. Thank you, Seniors #OnceABearAlwaysABear

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7 years

The Bears kneel on it and run out the clock to secure the victory. Final: 35-20 West Branch over West Liberty #iahsfb

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4 years

Final: West Branch defeats Durant 28-21 #iahsfb

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9 years

Congratulations to Cooper Koenig who had 1,728 yards passing this season — a new school record! #iahsfb

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1 year

At 7pm tonight players will be gathering for a pickup game of touch football at Butch Pedersen Field. All are welcomed to come watch and to be together during this emotional time.

John Hierseman

@jphersh22

1 year

@wbbearsfootball players wanted to be together tonight & came up with a great idea to play some touch football on Butch Pedersen Field under the lights at 7pm. Soccer and golf kids can come when they get back. The players want everyone to know they’re welcome to gather and watch.

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5 years

Congratulations to Assistant Coach Kevin Braddock He still holds an all class title game record with a 311 yard (23 carries) performance in the 1991 Class 1A title game And he didn't play the majority of Q4 because the Bears were in control - a 42-13 victory over W.Bend-Mallard