Jeff Linder

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 …

How, exactly, will John Begley get his team back to ground level? ‘That’s a very good question,’ said Begley, softball …

Lisbon and Mount Vernon are separated by just a mile or two, and they face virtually an identical softball challenge …

AMES — It’s summer at Iowa State University, and Ashley Joens has free time on her hands. ‘Sometimes I get …

CEDAR RAPIDS — Iowa City High’s offensive explosion was a surprise. So is the Little Hawks’ next opponent. Carey Koenig …

SOLON — You knew Grace Martensen had immense athletic talent. Now you know this: She has guts, too. ‘She’s an …

Hang in there. Stay close. That’s the mantra for the Linn-Mar Lions as they prepare for their Class 5A regional-semifinal …