Photos: Cedar Rapids Xavier vs. Solon, Class 3A Iowa high school substate baseball final

Cedar Rapids Xavier defeated Solon 6-3 in their Class 3A substate final securing a trip to state

Andy Abeyta Gazette Visuals

Jul. 21, 2021 9:53 pm, Updated: Jul. 22, 2021 8:26 am

Cedar Rapids Xavier's Sean Steffen (2) throws to first trying for a double play as Solon's Blake Timmons (2) slides into second base late during their Class 3A substate final at the Solon Recreation and Nature Area on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Solon’s Drew Turner (21) delivers a pitch during their Class 3A substate final at the Solon Recreation and Nature Area on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Cedar Rapids Xavier's Jack Lux (5) celebrates reaching second on a hit during their Class 3A substate final at the Solon Recreation and Nature Area on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Cedar Rapids Xavier's Jack Lux (5) celebrates on his way to the dugout after scoring a run on a hit by Brody Hoffman (22) during their Class 3A substate final at the Solon Recreation and Nature Area on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Solon's Blake Timmons (2) high-fives batter Kinnick Pusteoska (13) on his way into the dugout after scoring a run during their Class 3A substate final at the Solon Recreation and Nature Area on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Cedar Rapids Xavier's Alex Neal (25) winds up a pitch during their Class 3A substate final at the Solon Recreation and Nature Area on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Cedar Rapids Xavier's Michael Steffen (28) celebrates a run by Cedar Rapids Xavier's Myles Butkowski (21) during their Class 3A substate final at the Solon Recreation and Nature Area on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Cedar Rapids Xavier's Myles Butkowski (21) fields a ball and runs to first to make a play during their Class 3A substate final at the Solon Recreation and Nature Area on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Cedar Rapids Xavier's Griffin Maloney (20) advances to third base during their Class 3A substate final at the Solon Recreation and Nature Area on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Solon's Blake Timmons (2) reaches for a catch as Cedar Rapids Xavier's Griffin Maloney (20) slides into second base safe during their Class 3A substate final at the Solon Recreation and Nature Area on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Cedar Rapids Xavier's Jack Lux (5) slides home safe on a hit by Brody Hoffman (22) during their Class 3A substate final at the Solon Recreation and Nature Area on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Cedar Rapids Xavier's Alex Neal (25) delivers a pitch during their Class 3A substate final at the Solon Recreation and Nature Area on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Cedar Rapids Xavier's Myles Butkowski (21, center) hugs pitcher Alex Neal (25) in celebration with fellow teammates after winning their Class 3A substate final at the Solon Recreation and Nature Area on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Cedar Rapids Xavier's Myles Butkowski (21, center) hugs pitcher Alex Neal (25) in celebration after winning their Class 3A substate final at the Solon Recreation and Nature Area on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Cedar Rapids Xavier's Jack Lux (5) holds up his team’s state qualifier banner in celebration after winning their Class 3A substate final at the Solon Recreation and Nature Area on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Solon’s Drew Turner (21) prepares a pitch during their Class 3A substate final at the Solon Recreation and Nature Area on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Solon’s Drew Turner (21) winds up a pitch during their Class 3A substate final at the Solon Recreation and Nature Area on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Cedar Rapids Xavier's Myles Butkowski (21) scores a ru during their Class 3A substate final at the Solon Recreation and Nature Area on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Cedar Rapids Xavier's Alex Neal (25) winds up a pitch during their Class 3A substate final at the Solon Recreation and Nature Area on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Cedar Rapids Xavier's Myles Butkowski (21) steps on first to force out Solon’s Kinnick Pusteoska (13) during their Class 3A substate final at the Solon Recreation and Nature Area on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Solon’s Kinnick Pusteoska (13) makes a catch at first forcing out Cedar Rapids Xavier's Jaxon Rexroth (19) during their Class 3A substate final at the Solon Recreation and Nature Area on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Cedar Rapids Xavier's Alex Neal (25) connects for a hit scoring runner Myles Butkowski (21) during their Class 3A substate final at the Solon Recreation and Nature Area on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Cedar Rapids Xavier's Myles Butkowski (21) cheers on Alex Neal (25) after scoring a run on his hit during their Class 3A substate final at the Solon Recreation and Nature Area on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Solon’s Kinnick Pusteoska (13) delivers a pitch during their Class 3A substate final at the Solon Recreation and Nature Area on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Solon's Brady Jeworrek (6) drops the ball before throwing to first to try and make a play during their Class 3A substate final at the Solon Recreation and Nature Area on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Solon's Blake Timmons (2) delivers a pitch during their Class 3A substate final at the Solon Recreation and Nature Area on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Cedar Rapids Xavier's Jaxon Rexroth (19) catches a fly ball in the outfield during their Class 3A substate final at the Solon Recreation and Nature Area on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Cedar Rapids Xavier's Brody Hoffman (22) gets a hit scoring two runners during their Class 3A substate final at the Solon Recreation and Nature Area on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Solon’s Kinnick Pusteoska (13) scores a run off a hit by Brody Hoffman (22) during their Class 3A substate final at the Solon Recreation and Nature Area on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Solon’s Brett White (28) rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run during their Class 3A substate final at the Solon Recreation and Nature Area on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Cedar Rapids Xavier and Solon players high-five one another after their Class 3A substate final at the Solon Recreation and Nature Area on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Solon players gather on the field with coaches after their Class 3A substate final at the Solon Recreation and Nature Area on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

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