Jeff Linder

MOUNT VERNON — Speed is one thing, but only half of the equation of effective baserunning. ‘If you’re fast, that’s …

Benton Community is a No. 1 softball team, without the No. 1 protection. Instead of a cushy regional draw, the …

Her team was exposed in its final two regular-season games. And Mount Vernon softball coach Robin Brand was grateful. ‘(Solon …

LISBON — As she strode to the plate, Kassidy Rose held a single-minded conversation with herself: Don’t roll the wrist. …

It was no act. There was outright joy in Jeff Koenig’s voice. ‘I couldn’t be happier,’ said Koenig, the softball …

Area softball Super 10, through games played Monday, July 3: 1. Cedar Rapids Jefferson Record: 36-4. …

The Beckman Blazers were resigned to the prospects of a challenging Class 3A softball regional bracket, the smallest fish in …

For six weeks, leadership of the MVC Valley Division has been a revolving door. Four teams have occupied the throne, …

The 2017 Gazette Male Athlete of the Year Finalists:Jared Brinkman, Iowa City ReginaJoJo Frost, Center Point-UrbanaOliver Martin, Iowa City WestConnor McCaffery, Iowa City WestTristan Wirfs, Mount Vernon

The 2017 Gazette Female Athlete of the Year Finalists:Kennedy Dighton, Cedar Rapids JeffersonSarah Lehman, Iowa City ReginaLibby Ryan, Mount VernonLisa Tucker, Cascade Valerie Welch, Iowa City West.

CEDAR RAPIDS — The Jefferson J-Hawks have been dominant in Mississippi Valley Conference softball play. But no longer perfect. Class …

Area softball Super 10, through games played Tuesday, June 27: 1. Cedar Rapids Jefferson Record: 31-3. …

IOWA CITY — The University of Iowa women’s basketball team will host Florida State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Nov. 29 …

IOWA CITY — It’s official. The Jefferson J-Hawks are most prolific slugging softball team of all time in Iowa. Class …

MANCHESTER — The postseason is the ultimate focus, of course. But this is a nice warmup gift. Bailey Sullivan cut …