Jeff Linder

CEDAR RAPIDS – Without a doubt, it was the most timely hit of the season for Cedar Rapids Kennedy. And …

CEDAR RAPIDS – Due to the threat of thunderstorms, three Metro sites have moved their starting times up for their …

CENTER POINT – With the proverbial finish line in sight, a lone voice came out of the Center Point-Urbana dugout: …

CENTER POINT – The way Morgan Frost was humming along, a little run support was all she needed. Turns out, …

Welcome to the world of important softball in July. Welcome to relevance. Youthful, ascendant Cedar Rapids Kennedy travels to youthful, …

CEDAR RAPIDS — She delivered. Then, after it was over, Maddy Crist exhaled. ‘A sigh of relief,’ she said. A …

No clear favorites. No longshots. Just balance. That’s what remains in Class 2A Region 4 as the regional softball tournament …

The equation has been rather simple. Fundamental, if you will. Fewer K’s and fewer E’s has resulted in more W’s. …

CEDAR RAPIDS – According to Diane Meyer, Coe softball coach Bob Timmons had no interest in a farewell tour. ‘He’s …

Carrie Wieland sees the similarities. ‘You look at our 2007 (state-championship) team, and you look at this team, and they’re …

CEDAR RAPIDS – Home Run Derby was a stalemate. But the double-header belonged to Cedar Rapids Xavier. And so does …

It appears to be a complete and utter mismatch. The top-ranked team in the state against a team with one …

The Mississippi Valley Conference softball races approach their conclusion. Meanwhile, the postseason beckons for the smallest schools. Class 1A regionals …

CASCADE — A state championship was on the line, but there was a delay: Cleanup in Lane 5. Abbey Meyer, …

CEDAR RAPIDS – Pitch to Maddie Hansen, and she’s likely to beat you. Pitch around her, and somebody else very …