Iowa City Regina was expected to open postseason play at Mediapolis. The Regals was asked to host when the Mediapolis field was unplayable. They won their final home game and reached the district semifinals with a 6-2 victory over West Burlington.
A key pinch hit by Addie Cira pushed North Linn past Alburnett, 5-2, in a Class 2A regional softball final.
Most 3A, 2A and 1A Iowa high school softball regional finals are Monday.
The 4-sport athlete from Iowa City West has met a high bar set by his family.
Prairie Hawks win 2-1 over Lions.
After a 9-2 win over Liberty, Jefferson will face Kennedy in the regional finals.
Shane Neighbor has been a pillar at catcher for Alburnett. The senior has started 94 straight games behind the plate. He led the Pirates with three hits in the postseason opener against Springville.
Jade Hynek’s RBI single in the 8th wins it, 2-1. Next up: City High.
Spartans crush West Marshall in Class 3A regional semifinal
Lisbon is on the doorstep of a 4th straight state softball tournament appearance.
Cedar Rapids Kennedy junior Dylan Davis ranks among the state’s best in home runs, RBIs and total bases. He remains more concerned about helping the team than personal stats.
The Warriors have reached the state baseball tournament each of the last two seasons. They open a tough postseason field against Edgewood-Colesburg.
The Lions and Hawks meet in a Class 5A regional softball semifinal Saturday.
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