K.J. Pilcher

The Clippers right-handed pitcher Bob Meade’s strong start resulted in a 3-0 victory over Cedar Rapids Kennedy in the opening game of a high school baseball doubleheader Monday. The Cougars rebounded for an 11-1 win in five innings for the split.

The Iowa High School Athletic Association state golf tournament begins Monday. The Class 3A tournament will be held at Pheasant Ridge Golf Course in Cedar Falls. Waterloo hosts the 2A state meet at Gates Park and the 1A tournament at South Hills Golf Course. Here are 5 storylines to watch for the spring golf state meets.

Week 2 of the Iowa high school baseball season includes a top-10 battle on a holiday, a couple of rivalry games and a doubleheader that will impact the Upper Iowa Conference team race. Here is a look at some notable games this week.

Danny Doyle plays shortstop and bats in the No. 3 spot of the lineup for the Class 4A No. 9 Cougars. He has embraced the opportunity to play key roles. He had two hits and an RBI in a 4-3 win over Southeast Polk.

The field is set for the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union state golf tournament. Here is the list of individuals and teams that will compete May 29-30.

Cedar Rapids Xavier junior Caleb Loffswold threw 2 2/3 scoreless innings and earned the save in the Saints’ 5-2 win over Class 3A No. 3 Marion on Thursday at Les Hipple Athletic Complex.

Not only will Benton Community sophomore Halle Sobaski return to the Class 3A state golf meet, but her Bobcat teammates will be playing alongside her. Sobaski was runner-up medalist and the Bobcats placed second in the regional at Manchester’s Pin Oak Golf Club Wednesday, advancing to state.

They spent their summer days, winter mornings and spring evenings working on their golf games and the Solon Spartans have parlayed it into another successful golf season.

Individuals and teams have earned berths to the Iowa High School Athletic Association state golf tournaments May 27 and 28. The Class 3A meet will be at Cedar Falls, while 2A and 1A will be in Waterloo.

Cedar Rapids Washington finished second in the final divisional round but claimed the Mississippi Valley Conference Valley Division team title and Warriors senior Jane Petersen tied for Athlete of the Year honors.

The Cougars claimed the Class 4A state baseball title last season. They’re concentrating on the small aspects with the aspirations for another big season.

The Iowa high school baseball season opens competition Monday. Here are 17 Gazette area players to keep an eye on this season.

Here is a look at eight Gazette-area teams to watch for the 2025 Iowa high school baseball season. The first day of competition is Monday.

Kirkwood softball has persevered injury and staved off elimination to return to NJCAA Softball World Series, beginning on Monday in Oxford, Ala.

University of Iowa seemed to be in control with a four-run lead with four innings left but Oregon battled back for a 9-6 victory Friday night at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City. Wins by Oregon and UCLA forced a three-way tie with the Hawkeyes for first in the Big Ten baseball standings with one game remaining.