Photos: Iowa City Liberty vs. Johnston in Class 4A state baseball photos

Top-seeded Dragons advance with 6-3 win

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Jul. 19, 2022 3:19 pm, Updated: Jul. 19, 2022 4:13 pm

Photos from Johnston’s 6-3 win over Iowa City Liberty in a Class 4A Iowa high school state baseball quarterfinal game at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Tuesday, July 19, 2022.

Liberty’s Hayden Vickroy (7) rounds third base during a 4A state baseball game at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa, on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Johnston defeated Liberty, 6-3, to advance to the semifinals. (Jerod Ringwald/Freelance for The Gazette)

Liberty’s Hayden Vickroy (7) celebrates after reaching second base during a 4A state baseball game at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa, on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Johnston defeated Liberty, 6-3, to advance to the semifinals. (Jerod Ringwald/Freelance for The Gazette)

Liberty’s Boyd Skelly (14) throws a pitch during a 4A state baseball game at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa, on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Johnston defeated Liberty, 6-3, to advance to the semifinals. (Jerod Ringwald/Freelance for The Gazette)

Liberty third baseman Luke Mayer (11) throws to first after fielding a ball during a 4A state baseball game at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa, on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Johnston defeated Liberty, 6-3, to advance to the semifinals. (Jerod Ringwald/Freelance for The Gazette)

Liberty’s Hayden Vickroy takes off gear after making an out during a 4A state baseball game at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa, on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Johnston defeated Liberty, 6-3, to advance to the semifinals. (Jerod Ringwald/Freelance for The Gazette)

Liberty’s Boyd Skelly (14) reacts after an out during a 4A state baseball game at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa, on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Johnston defeated Liberty, 6-3, to advance to the semifinals. (Jerod Ringwald/Freelance for The Gazette)

Liberty’s Ian Gates (1) swings during a 4A state baseball game at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa, on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Johnston defeated Liberty, 6-3, to advance to the semifinals. (Jerod Ringwald/Freelance for The Gazette)

Liberty’s Luke Mayer walks off the field (11) during a 4A state baseball game at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa, on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Johnston defeated Liberty, 6-3, to advance to the semifinals. (Jerod Ringwald/Freelance for The Gazette)

Liberty’s Boyd Skelly (14) hoists a participant trophy after the Lightning lost during a 4A state baseball game at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa, on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Johnston defeated Liberty, 6-3, to advance to the semifinals. (Jerod Ringwald/Freelance for The Gazette)

Johnston’s Tyne Weeden (27) stomps his foot on home plate after a home run during a 4A state baseball game at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa, on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Johnston defeated Liberty, 6-3, to advance to the semifinals. (Jerod Ringwald/Freelance for The Gazette)

Liberty coach Tim Schmierer reacts during a 4A state baseball game at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa, on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Johnston defeated Liberty, 6-3, to advance to the semifinals. (Jerod Ringwald/Freelance for The Gazette)

Liberty players are introduced during a 4A state baseball game at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa, on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Johnston defeated Liberty, 6-3, to advance to the semifinals. (Jerod Ringwald/Freelance for The Gazette)

Liberty players hoist a participant trophy during a 4A state baseball game at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa, on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Johnston defeated Liberty, 6-3, to advance to the semifinals. (Jerod Ringwald/Freelance for The Gazette)

Liberty pitcher Boyd Skelly winds up during a 4A state baseball game at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa, on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Johnston defeated Liberty, 6-3, to advance to the semifinals. (Jerod Ringwald/Freelance for The Gazette)

Liberty fans cheer during a 4A state baseball game at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa, on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Johnston defeated Liberty, 6-3, to advance to the semifinals. (Jerod Ringwald/Freelance for The Gazette)

Johnston’s Cade Godwin (10) scores during a 4A state baseball game at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa, on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Johnston defeated Liberty, 6-3, to advance to the semifinals. (Jerod Ringwald/Freelance for The Gazette)

Johnston pitcher Carter Woollums (6) throws a pitch during a 4A state baseball game at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa, on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Johnston defeated Liberty, 6-3, to advance to the semifinals. (Jerod Ringwald/Freelance for The Gazette)

Johnston’s Tyne Weeden (27) celebrates a home run during a 4A state baseball game at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa, on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Johnston defeated Liberty, 6-3, to advance to the semifinals. (Jerod Ringwald/Freelance for The Gazette)

Johnston’s Jack Emmanuel (3) scores a run during a 4A state baseball game at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa, on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Johnston defeated Liberty, 6-3, to advance to the semifinals. (Jerod Ringwald/Freelance for The Gazette)

Johnston’s Carter Woollum (6) throws a pitch during a 4A state baseball game at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa, on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Johnston defeated Liberty, 6-3, to advance to the semifinals. (Jerod Ringwald/Freelance for The Gazette)

Johnston’s Jack Emanuel (3) swipes second base during a 4A state baseball game at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa, on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Johnston defeated Liberty, 6-3, to advance to the semifinals. (Jerod Ringwald/Freelance for The Gazette)

Johnston’s WIll Nuss (13) slides into third base during a 4A state baseball game at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa, on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Johnston defeated Liberty, 6-3, to advance to the semifinals. (Jerod Ringwald/Freelance for The Gazette)

Johnston fans applaud after an out during a 4A state baseball game at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa, on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Johnston defeated Liberty, 6-3, to advance to the semifinals. (Jerod Ringwald/Freelance for The Gazette)

Johnston pitcher Pierce Anderson (12) throws a pitch during a 4A state baseball game at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa, on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Johnston defeated Liberty, 6-3, to advance to the semifinals. (Jerod Ringwald/Freelance for The Gazette)

Johnston’s Jack Emmanuel (3) celebrates scoring a run in the third inning during a 4A state baseball game at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa, on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Johnston defeated Liberty, 6-3, to advance to the semifinals. (Jerod Ringwald/Freelance for The Gazette)

Johnston’s Cade Godwin (10) swings during a 4A state baseball game at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa, on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Johnston defeated Liberty, 6-3, to advance to the semifinals. (Jerod Ringwald/Freelance for The Gazette)

Johnston fans celebrate during a 4A state baseball game at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa, on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Johnston defeated Liberty, 6-3, to advance to the semifinals. (Jerod Ringwald/Freelance for The Gazette)

Liberty fans reflect off of Liberty pitcher Boyd Skeller’s (14) sunglasses during a 4A state baseball game at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa, on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Johnston defeated Liberty, 6-3, to advance to the semifinals. (Jerod Ringwald/Freelance for The Gazette)

Johnston’s Michael Siemer (25) points to his wrist while Liberty takes a mound visit during a 4A state baseball game at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa, on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Johnston defeated Liberty, 6-3, to advance to the semifinals. (Jerod Ringwald/Freelance for The Gazette)

Liberty and Johnston coaches shake hands following a 4A state baseball game at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa, on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Johnston defeated Liberty, 6-3, to advance to the semifinals. (Jerod Ringwald/Freelance for The Gazette)

Photos from Johnston’s 6-3 win over Iowa City Liberty in a Class 4A Iowa high school state baseball quarterfinal game at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Tuesday, July 19, 2022.