State baseball photos: Iowa City High vs. West Des Moines Dowling in Class 4A semifinals

Maroons advance to title game with 6-4 win over Little Hawks

Geoff Stellfox Gazette Visuals

Jul. 22, 2022 2:31 pm, Updated: Jul. 22, 2022 3:03 pm

Photos from West Des Moines Dowling’s 6-4 win over Iowa City High in a Class 4A Iowa high school state baseball semifinal game at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Thursday, July 21, 2022.

City High’s Carsen Newton (30) tries to beat the tag of Dowling Catholic’s Cooper Nicholson (1) during the 4A State Baseball Semifinal on Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Duane Banks Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

City High’s DJ Hodges (19) slides into second after hitting an RBI during the 4A State Baseball Semifinal against Dowling Catholic on Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Duane Banks Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Dowling Catholic’s Blake Larson (28) celebrates after tagging out City High’s Alex Knudtson (7) at the plate during the 4A State Baseball Semifinal on Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Duane Banks Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

City High players await their State Tournament Participant trophy after the 4A State Baseball Semifinal against Dowling Catholic on Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Duane Banks Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

City High’s Joey Bouska (1) walks back to left field after narrowly missing a diving catch. during the 4A State Baseball Semifinal against Dowling Catholic on Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Duane Banks Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

City High’s Drew Carlson (10) pounds his chest after making a play during the 4A State Baseball Semifinal against Dowling Catholic on Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Duane Banks Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

City High’s Joey Bouska (1) looks to make a throw to the plate during the 4A State Baseball Semifinal against Dowling Catholic on Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Duane Banks Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Downling Catholic’s Cooper Nicholson (1) gets a fist bump from a teammate after scoring a run during the 4A State Baseball Semifinal against City High on Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Duane Banks Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

during the 4A State Baseball Semifinal on Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Duane Banks Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

City High’s Alex Knudtson (7) winds up for a pitch during warmups before the 4A State Baseball Semifinal on Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Duane Banks Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Dowling Catholic’s Beau Gamble (10) catches a deep fly ball during the 4A State Baseball Semifinal on Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Duane Banks Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

City High’s Isaiah Svoboda (24) awaits the start of the 4A State Baseball Semifinal on Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Duane Banks Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Dowling Catholic’s Cooper Nicholson (1) speeds past the tag of City High’s Drew Larson (12) during the 4A State Baseball Semifinal on Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Duane Banks Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

City High’s Gable Mitchell takes a knee after striking out to end Little Hawks run in the 4A State Baseball Semifinal on Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Duane Banks Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

City High’s DJ Hodges (19) flexes after hitting an RBI double during the 4A State Baseball Semifinal against Dowling Catholic on Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Duane Banks Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Dowling Catholic celebrate their team’s win at the 4A State Baseball Semifinal against City High on Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Duane Banks Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

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