K.J. Pilcher

In this week’s baseball notebook: Why “Wounded Wolves” has been a fitting moniker for Marion, Independence’s impressive wins and who leads the state in hit by pitches.

The IHSAA Board of Control approved a three-year agreement with Xtream Arena in Coralville to host the state duals wrestling tournament.

Cascade has won four straight games, including three against Class 2A teams that have been ranked by the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association. The Cougars are 10-2 and No. 3 in this week’s Class 2A poll.

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.

Six baseball communities came together for the annual Fight with Flash Foundation Crosstown Classic, featuring three high school contests and a youth tournament in a daylong charity event.

Cascade received a solid outing from sophomore D.J. Soper and scored four runs in the first inning for a 6-3 victory over rival Dyersville Beckman.

North Linn’s Cael Bridgewater has made his impact as an all-state football player and two-time state medalist in wrestling. He also ranks among the state leaders in stolen bases in baseball this summer. His competitive edge was honed at an early age.

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.

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.

Iowa City Liberty starters Boyd Skelley and Hayden Vickroy toss complete-game shutouts against Class 4A third-ranked Iowa City High.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.