The American Rivers Conference baseball tournament has been held at Memorial Stadium in Cedar Rapids since 2004. The plan is to keep it here but use Riverfront Stadium in Waterloo for seasons a scheduling conflict occurs with the Cedar Rapids Kernels.
Coe is the defending American Rivers Confernce baseball tournament champions. The Kohawks are the No. 2 seed in what promises to be a highly competitive tournament this season.
The Eagles won three elimination games, including back-to-back 11-9 and 15-9 victories over Iowa Central on Sunday to win the Region 11-B softball tournament title.
Kirkwood Coach Eric Frese has seen the progress made by freshman Jessa DeMoss. He had confidence in her to open the postseason and she responded with a complete game two-hitter in a 5-1 win over Northeast.
Tyler Nagelbach pitched eight shutout innings and Jaden Hackbarth delivered a walk-off RBI single in the bottom of the 10th in Mount Mercy’s 1-0 win over Heart of America Athletic Conference leader Grand View Friday at Plaster Athletic Complex. Grand View earned the split with a 9-6 win in the nightcap.
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Boede Rahe has overcome adversity to become an ace for Kirkwood’s baseball team. He pitched a complete game for his sixth victory of the season in the Eagles’ 13-3 win in six innings over Northeast (Neb.) Community College.
Maddie Harris decided to concentrate on volleyball when she arrived at Coe. After two years, she couldn’t resist a return to the softball diamond and the other sport she loves.
Esteban Perez gives every ounce of effort whenever he takes the field. He has made a big impact as an everyday catcher for the Rams, leading them with his hustle, toughness and durability. He reached bases in all six plate appearances, scored four runs and drove in another in Cornell’s 19-8 route of rival Coe.
Sophomore Kiya has swung a hot bat this spring for the Eagles. She was named NJCAA DIvision II Player of the Week and followed it up with four hits and nine RBIs in a double sweep of Ellsworth Wednesday at home.
Peyton Johnson was a first-team All-American in her first season at Kirkwood. In her second season, Johnson has continue to produce and impress for the Eagles softball team.
Mustangs held lead at half for the first time in program history, ultimately fell to UHSP, 9-8
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