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Cedar Rapids Xavier started the baseball season ranked No. 3 in Class 3A. Inconsistencies and a tough schedule left the Saints at 16-19 before two dominant substate wins put them a win away from the state tournament.

Unity and camaraderie have played a part in North Linn’s success this year, ending the regular season ranked sixth and reaching Tuesday’s Class 1A substate finals.

Iowa high school baseball takeaways: GMG has been the Cinderella story, winning a district title despite an 11-14 record. Williamsburg has overcome midseason woes to reach the substate final for the first time since 2015. MFL MarMac rallied to beat New Hampton. Dubuque County rivals are a win from state returns.

Prep softball: Portal for 2023 area all-conference teams. Received so far: Mississippi Valley, Wamac, River Valley, Tri-Rivers, Northeast Iowa, South Iowa Cedar, Upper Iowa, plus all-Metro

Here are five Gazette-area games to watch in Class 2A and Class 1A Iowa high school softball quarterfinals.

Ogden column: With 8 locations, northeast Iowa studios teach dance, gymnastics and much more, making sure the coaches leave a mark on thousands of students

Here are five Gazette area games to watch in Class 2A and Class 1A Iowa high school softball regional first round.

Community firework displays begin Saturday and continue through holiday

Marion sophomore Jake Miller has been an offensive leader and versatile defender this season. Wolves Coach Steve Fish considers him a “sneaky” candidate for team MVP for the fourth-ranked team in Class 3A.

Dyersville Grace D. Kirsch, 93, died Monday, June 26, 2023. Kramer Funeral Home.