Jeff Linder

FORT DODGE — The mentality changed for Lindsey Culver this season. Instead of a slugger, she wanted to become a …

FORT DODGE — Heather Hupke didn’t suspect excessive jitters. ‘No,’ said Hupke, the softball coach at Independence High School. ‘Our …

FORT DODGE — Emily Valtman wasn’t expecting to see anything to hit. Then came the changeup. ‘I was really excited,’ …

FORT DODGE — Davenport Assumption blew it open late, but to Benton Community Coach Eric Stenberg, the game was lost …

FORT DODGE — The Lisbon Lions didn’t hit consistently, and they didn’t hit hard. But they bunched just enough hits …

VAN HORNE – Despite her speed, Shelby Hulsebus was never a 100-meter burner in track and field. ‘I don’t know …

FORT DODGE — The Gazette’s Jeff Linder picks the placings of the state softball tournament this week at the Rogers …

FORT DODGE — Capsules on area teams competing at the state softball tournament this week at the Rogers Sports Complex: …

FORT DODGE — Traditionally, the consolation rounds of the state softball tournament have been played in front of friends and …

MARION — This decision was weeks in the making. Probably longer. John Begley, whose final win was a memorable one …

IOWA CITY — Tricia Carty, who has served as an assistant volleyball coach at Iowa City High the past 15 …

Following are all-conference softball teams received by The Gazette on Wednesday: Mississippi Valley Conference MISSISSIPPI DIVISION First Team (*unanimous) Pitchers …

IOWA CITY — The playlist here included Journey’s 1980s hit ‘Only The Young.’ Fitting. Oh, so fitting. It wasn’t just …

IOWA CITY — Craig Pitcher, highly successful coach of the Iowa City High volleyball program for the past 16 seasons, …

TROY MILLS — The defending champions are back to defend. Paisley Gardner lofted a two-out, two-run double into the left-field …