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K.J. Pilcher
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Prep Baseball and Prep Softball Jun. 8, 2022 8:23 pm
In this week’s high school baseball notes: A tribute for late Benton Community Coach Derek Anderson will be held before the Bobcats’ junior varsity and varsity doubleheader Friday. Benton will officially dedicate the baseball facility Manship Field at Anderson Ballpark.
Prep Baseball and Prep Softball Jun. 7, 2022 4:40 pm
Western Dubuque is 14-1 and has steadily climbed to its highest spot in the third installment of the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association rankings.
Prep Baseball and Prep Softball Jun. 7, 2022 4:34 pm
Iowa City Liberty starters Boyd Skelley and Hayden Vickroy toss complete-game shutouts against Class 4A third-ranked Iowa City High.
Prep Baseball and Prep Softball Jun. 6, 2022 4:33 pm
The Gazette takes a look at some of the area Iowa high school baseball results from last week and upcoming games of interest this week.
Small College Sports Jun. 6, 2022 10:57 am
Tragedy struck LaGrange College’s baseball team with the death of two teammates. The Panthers rallied around each other and honor them to reach the second round of the NCAA Division III Baseball World Series.
Small College Sports Jun. 6, 2022 10:54 am
Eastern Connecticut State was scoreless the first five innings, but erupted for 10 in its final three at-bats for a 10-3 victory over Baldwin-Wallace in the NCAA Division III World Series.
Small College Sports Jun. 6, 2022 10:52 am
Starter Jimmy Adkins was not on the active roster when Salisbury won the 2021 national baseball title. His season ended prematurely to a fractured L-5 vertebrae. He’s back and powered the Sea Gulls to a first-round win.
Small College Sports Jun. 6, 2022 10:49 am
Marietta left-hander ’s Trent Valentine stymied Catholic University, throwing eight innings of shutout ball in a 7-0 victory to open the NCAA Division III World Series.
Prep Baseball and Prep Softball Jun. 2, 2022 7:58 pm
Cedar Rapids Xavier’s Hugh Courter is a full-time baseball player again. The Saints senior returned from winning state tennis titles to earn the win in relief Wednesday against Solon.
Prep Baseball and Prep Softball Jun. 1, 2022 10:23 am
Third-ranked Iowa City High came from behind to win the opener and jumped to an early lead in the nightcap to finish a doubleheader sweep at Cedar Rapids Kennedy,
Prep Baseball and Prep Softball May. 31, 2022 5:06 pm
The Gazette takes a look at some recent results and upcoming games this week in Around the horn with Iowa high school baseball.
Prep Baseball and Prep Softball May. 31, 2022 5:09 pm
The Wamac Conference is showing its baseball strength this season. Six conference teams are listed in the latest IHSBCA rankings.
Iowa Prep Sports May. 25, 2022 7:07 pm
Iowa City Liberty golfer Bella Pettersen doesn’t shy away from addressing her battle with arthritis and the challenges to play a sport that can create stress and strain on joints and muscles with each swing. The Class 4A state contender is determined to conquer the affliction.
High School Soccer May. 25, 2022 10:38 am
Iowa City High’s Mia DePrenger followed a Class 4A state 1,600 relay title in track with a goal in the Little Hawks’ 6-1 regional semifinal soccer victory over Cedar Rapids Kennedy Tuesday.
Iowa Prep Sports May. 24, 2022 5:52 pm
Solon placed second at the Class 3A state golf tournament Tuesday at Veenker Memorial Golf Course, producing consecutive runner-up finishes and the school’s third overall. Gilbert won the title for the second straight year.