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Photos: North Linn vs. Des Moines Christian, Class 2A Iowa high school state baseball semifinals
Jul. 30, 2020 10:53 pm, Updated: Jul. 30, 2020 11:28 pm
North Linn faces Des Moines Christian in the Class 2A semifinals at Principal Park in Des Moines.
North Linn's Lucas Voss (10) walks off the plate after striking out to end the bottom of the eight inning of their Class 2A state semifinal game at Principal Park in Des Moines on Thursday, July 30, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Nathan McEnany (15) delivers a pitch during their Class 2A state semifinal game at Principal Park in Des Moines on Thursday, July 30, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Corbin Woods (17) makes a catch at first base forcing out Des Moines Christian's Ben Leusink (8) during their Class 2A state semifinal game at Principal Park in Des Moines on Thursday, July 30, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Cael Bridgewater (2) connects with a pitch during their Class 2A state semifinal game at Principal Park in Des Moines on Thursday, July 30, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Nathan McEnany (15) winds up a pitch during their Class 2A state semifinal game at Principal Park in Des Moines on Thursday, July 30, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Corbin Woods (17) catches a toss to first base from North Linn's Parker Bechen (7) to force out Des Moines Christian's Kole Bradley (15) during their Class 2A state semifinal game at Principal Park in Des Moines on Thursday, July 30, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Des Moines Christian's Trey Castile (17) winds up a pitch during their Class 2A state semifinal game at Principal Park in Des Moines on Thursday, July 30, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn head coach Travis Griffith talks to his players on the mound during their Class 2A state semifinal game at Principal Park in Des Moines on Thursday, July 30, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Alex Sturbaum (5) stands by as Des Moines Christian's Ben Leusink (8) scores a run during their Class 2A state semifinal game at Principal Park in Des Moines on Thursday, July 30, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Des Moines Christian's Ben Leusink (8) celebrates scoring a run with teammates during their Class 2A state semifinal game at Principal Park in Des Moines on Thursday, July 30, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Nathan McEnany (15) prepares for a pitch on the mound during their Class 2A state semifinal game at Principal Park in Des Moines on Thursday, July 30, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Austin Hilmer (3) celebrates a hit by a teammate as he heads up to bat during their Class 2A state semifinal game at Principal Park in Des Moines on Thursday, July 30, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Cael Bridgewater (2) scores a run during their Class 2A state semifinal game at Principal Park in Des Moines on Thursday, July 30, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Cael Bridgewater (2) high-fives a teammate on the way into the dugout after scoring a run during their Class 2A state semifinal game at Principal Park in Des Moines on Thursday, July 30, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Jarin Peyton (6) finds himself caught in a runoff between Des Moines Christian's Scotty Wynne (7) on third base and pitcher Trey Castile (17) at home plate during their Class 2A state semifinal game at Principal Park in Des Moines on Thursday, July 30, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Lucas Voss (10) listens to head coach Travis Griffith before his at bat during their Class 2A state semifinal game at Principal Park in Des Moines on Thursday, July 30, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Jake Van Etten (1) scores a run during their Class 2A state semifinal game at Principal Park in Des Moines on Thursday, July 30, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Jake Van Etten (1) celebrates scoring a run as Jarin Peyton (6) heads up to bat during their Class 2A state semifinal game at Principal Park in Des Moines on Thursday, July 30, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Austin Hilmer (3) paces outside the dugout during their Class 2A state semifinal game at Principal Park in Des Moines on Thursday, July 30, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Austin Hilmer (3) runs through first after a ball is tipped by Des Moines Christian's Kole Bradley (15) and caught by second baseman Zach Dueker (10) during their Class 2A state semifinal game at Principal Park in Des Moines on Thursday, July 30, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Lucas Voss (10) walks off the plate after striking out to end the bottom of the eight inning of their Class 2A state semifinal game at Principal Park in Des Moines on Thursday, July 30, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Des Moines Christian players celebrate winning their Class 2A state semifinal game at Principal Park in Des Moines on Thursday, July 30, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn players wave their hats at Des Moines Christian player after losing their Class 2A state semifinal game at Principal Park in Des Moines on Thursday, July 30, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Ricky Bebensee (12, from left), Nathan McEnany (15), Lucas Voss (10) and Parker Bechen (7) stand with their team's state participant trophy after their Class 2A state semifinal game at Principal Park in Des Moines on Thursday, July 30, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Parker Bechen (7) walks into the dugout with his team's state participant trophy after their Class 2A state semifinal game at Principal Park in Des Moines on Thursday, July 30, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Ricky Bebensee (12) fist bumps head coach Travis Griffith as his team is announced before their Class 2A state semifinal game at Principal Park in Des Moines on Thursday, July 30, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Tate Collum (9) fist bumps teammates as the starting lineup is announced during their Class 2A state semifinal game at Principal Park in Des Moines on Thursday, July 30, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Corbin Woods (17) steps up to bat during their Class 2A state semifinal game at Principal Park in Des Moines on Thursday, July 30, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Corbin Woods (17) makes a catch at first base to force out Des Moines Christian's Jaxon Withers (1) during their Class 2A state semifinal game at Principal Park in Des Moines on Thursday, July 30, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Tate Collum (9) makes a catch in the outfield during their Class 2A state semifinal game at Principal Park in Des Moines on Thursday, July 30, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Cael Bridgewater (2) runs to first base during their Class 2A state semifinal game at Principal Park in Des Moines on Thursday, July 30, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Austin Hilmer (3) walks back to the dugout after being thrown out at first base during their Class 2A state semifinal game at Principal Park in Des Moines on Thursday, July 30, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Lucas Voss (10) swings at a pitch during their Class 2A state semifinal game at Principal Park in Des Moines on Thursday, July 30, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Cael Bridgewater (2) makes a catch in the outfield during their Class 2A state semifinal game at Principal Park in Des Moines on Thursday, July 30, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Austin Hilmer (3) fields a ball before throwing to first for a play during their Class 2A state semifinal game at Principal Park in Des Moines on Thursday, July 30, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Ben Wheatley (4) connects on a bunt to advance a runner during their Class 2A state semifinal game at Principal Park in Des Moines on Thursday, July 30, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Parker Bechen (7) reacts to losing their Class 2A state semifinal game at Principal Park in Des Moines on Thursday, July 30, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn players receive their state participant trophy after their Class 2A state semifinal game at Principal Park in Des Moines on Thursday, July 30, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn players return to their dugout after their Class 2A state semifinal game at Principal Park in Des Moines on Thursday, July 30, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
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