K.J. Pilcher

TROY MILLS — Youth has served Alburnett and North Linn well this season. The two Tri-Rivers Conference programs have 34 …

TROY MILLS – Alburnett’s postseason was on life support. Not once, but twice in the final inning. Pirates junior Ian …

New team. Same dream. Cedar Rapids Prairie has a few new starters, but aspires to match its 2016 finish. The …

DYERSVILLE — Baseball players can be superstitious, or better yet, creatures of habit. Monticello junior right-hander Ryan Manternach follows a …

MONTICELLO — Monticello Coach Josh Soper has worked with more skilled teams. This year’s group has its share of talent …

Tristan Wirfs, at a glance:• Full name: Tristan Patrick Wirfs• Birthdate: Jan. 24, 1999 • School: Mount Vernon• Family: Mother, Sarah. Sister, Kaylia.• High-school achievements: Earned varsity letters in four sports. He was a two-time all-state pick in football and named captain of the Class 2A team by the Iowa Newspaper Association. Played in the 2017 U.S. Army All-American bowl game. Won 98 matches in his wrestling career, winning the 2A heavyweight state title with a 21-3 record. He was a three-time state wrestling qualifier. Won five individual state titles in track and field. Second all-time with a shot put of 67 feet and fifth all-time in the discus (195 feet, two inches). Swept throwing titles at Drake Relays. A two-year letter winner in baseball. • Future plans: Will attend University of Iowa and play football. Major is elementary education.

MARION – Vinton-Shellsburg did the job. Luckily, they finished the job sooner rather than later. The Class 3A third-ranked Vikings …

Prep baseball teams are on the verge of postseason play. Now, teams in all classes know their path to the …

CEDAR RAPIDS – Western Dubuque has a deep pitching rotation. Bobcats Coach Casey Bryant has faith in anyone on the …

Pat Lugo will be an Iowa Hawkeye. He will be a welcome addition to one of the nation’s top college …

CEDAR RAPIDS — A freshman delivered on Senior Night. Cairron Hendred provided a lasting memory for his Cedar Rapids Kennedy …

CEDAR RAPIDS — This night was much better than just baseball. Cedar Rapids Kennedy pulled off a huge rally, hoping …

Western Dubuque has all the elements for success. The Bobcats have a solid and deep pitching staff. They have speed …

VINTON — Vinton-Shellsburg Coach Jim Struve has stockpiled wins since he took over the baseball program 25 years ago. On …

CEDAR RAPIDS — Cedar Rapids Jefferson Coach Kyle Rodenkirk hasn’t seen many smiles from Chase Keeney. Actually, the first might …