Marion Wolves

Iowa high school girls’ state soccer tournament bids will be awarded Thursday night. Here are the matchups for the the 24 regional finals, plus a closer look at six games featuring Gazette area teams.

Spots in the Iowa high school boys’ state soccer tournament are on the line Wednesday night. Here’s a look at the 32 matchups, plus a closer look at 11 games featuring Gazette area teams.

Prep softball: Carley Jonker and Lila Legislador club home runs, Duanna Coyle and Braylen Conlon combine for 16 Ks in Cedar Rapids Xavier’s 5-3 season-opening win over Marion.

Prep softball 2023: 17 area players to watch for this season.

Kaden Frommelt played in his first varsity baseball game before he even took his first high school class. The two-time all-stater is now the lone senior for the Class 3A second-ranked Wolves.

Class 3A No. 3 Cedar Rapids Xavier scored four runs in its opening at-bat for a 6-3 win over No. 2 Marion Thursday night at Marion. Preston Lang had two doubles and three RBIs, while Carson and Cooper Schenck combined for a strong outing on the mound.

State track and field, 3A boys: His legs ‘jump-started’ after an earlier race, Mount Vernon’s Zach Fall races to 400-meter championship.

The Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association released its preseason rankings. Monday marks the first day of official competition. West Des Moines Dowling (4A), Western Dubuque (3A), Van Meter (2A) and Remsen St. Mary’s (1A) open the season top-ranked.