The Iowa High School Athletic Association released a statement Wednesday via its official Twitter account, announcing its objection to the Iowa High School Sports Network’s new plan for pay-per-view state championships.
In this week’s high school baseball notes: Class 1A No. 5 North Linn won its third straight Tri-Rivers Conference division crown, improving to 19-3 overall and 12-0 in the TRC.
Prep softball: As the postseason approaches for Linn-Mar, delivery day (of twins) looms for Coach Lindsey Murray.
Senior Jase Reinke has become a reliable pitching option for Class 2A No. 7 Cascade. He leads the Cougars in innings pitched and worked 4 2/3 of relief in a 7-2 victory over Alburnett for his third win of the season.
Area softball Super Ten and standings (June 21): Reigning 2A state champion Iowa City Regina makes a big jump, to No. 2.
Linn-Mar swept Iowa City High by scores of 2-1 and 11-1 (6 innings).
Hawks are 21-3 and ranked second in Class 4A while hoping for a deeper state run this summer
Jessa DeMoss lasered a grand slam down the left-field line, helping Benton Community to a 6-5 win over Class 3A No. 8 Solon in the second game of a Wamac Conference softball doubleheader.
The next 10 days will include conference battles and late tune-ups against non-conference foes in another class. Here are five notable Gazette-area Iowa high school baseball games this week.
Anamosa started the season inexperienced but determined. The Blue Raiders have received votes recently but cracked the latest Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association Class 2A state rankings. Anamosa debuted at No. 10 in the latest poll released Monday.
Iowa City Liberty hosted Linn-Mar in an Iowa high school baseball doubleheader Monday night.
Ogden column: From father to son, Father’s Day reflections about the man who inspired The Gazette’s Athlete of the Year awards.
Marion defeated Davenport Central 9-5 in the Heald Tournament at Marion on Saturday.
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