Linn-Mar junior Jackson Mishler may have put too much pressure on himself to start the season. Coaches challenged him to relax and have more fun. He continued a big week with four hits and six RBIs in the Lions’ sweep at Iowa City West.
North Linn senior Ben Wheatley has been a four-sport athlete his entire high school career, playing baseball, football, basketball and running track. He is off to a good start in his final season on the diamond.
Iowa high school softball preseason rankings: Iowa City Regina and Williamsburg open the 2023 season ranked No. 1 in 2A and 3A.
Prep softball: Carley Jonker and Lila Legislador club home runs, Duanna Coyle and Braylen Conlon combine for 16 Ks in Cedar Rapids Xavier’s 5-3 season-opening win over Marion.
State track has concluded and some Iowa high school baseball programs will welcome back regulars that competed over the weekend. Here is a look ahead to some noteworthy matchups this week.
Prep softball: A growing tradition at Williamsburg consists of deep tournament runs, bright lights and loud sirens.
Prep softball 2023: Eight area teams to watch for this season.
Prep softball 2023: 17 area players to watch for this season.
Kaden Frommelt played in his first varsity baseball game before he even took his first high school class. The two-time all-stater is now the lone senior for the Class 3A second-ranked Wolves.
Class 3A No. 3 Cedar Rapids Xavier scored four runs in its opening at-bat for a 6-3 win over No. 2 Marion Thursday night at Marion. Preston Lang had two doubles and three RBIs, while Carson and Cooper Schenck combined for a strong outing on the mound.
Western Dubuque’s baseball team won the Class 3A state championship last year, culminating a seven-game win streak at the end of the season. Their coach Casey Bryant decided he wasn’t going to shave until his Bobcats lost again. They won their season-opening double-header Monday night.
The Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association released its preseason rankings. Monday marks the first day of official competition. West Des Moines Dowling (4A), Western Dubuque (3A), Van Meter (2A) and Remsen St. Mary’s (1A) open the season top-ranked.
Cedar Rapids Prairie’s Cal Sullivan has excelled on the baseball diamond. He grew up in a family of accomplished softball and baseball players.
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