Highland Huskies forge 1A softball final bid at state
No. 6 Highland dominated late, edging Westwood 4-1 in a Class 1A semifinal at the Rogers Sports Complex. Highland (33-4) advances to meet No. 3 New London (31-6) for the title at noon Saturday after a tense game that featured key errors and a seventh inning shutout by Ashlee Simon. Westwood ends 19-22 after a late rally and costly miscues.
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Xavier bounces back to win 2-1 in consolation semifinal
Freshman pitcher Kenny Drakozal threw a two-hitter and retired 14 of the final 15 batters as Cedar Rapids Xavier edged Chariton 2-1 in a Class 3A consolation semifinal at the state softball tournament. Abbey Miller and Jenna Taiber drove in runs for Xavier, which improves to 42-11 and advances to the fifth-place game against Davenport Assumption.
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Linn-Mar Lions Rally Behind Harris's Three RBI Hit
Linn-Mar's early unearned runs and two walks set the tone as Katie Harris drove in three Lions with a two-run single in the sixth and a RBI single in the second, sealing their lead for a decisive win. Leah Beck was also part of the scoring sequence.
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Ottumwa shuts down Jefferson in pitching duel
Ottumwa's Ali Downing tossed a three hit shutout with eight strikeouts as Ottumwa beat Jefferson 3 0. Early allowed eight hits in a complete game, while two Jefferson runners were erased at the plate on a diving catch and a key force play. Coach Nie meyer praised defense as the game remained tight into late innings.
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Big Ten vs SEC on speed and talent debate
Illinois coach Ron Zook says there is no real speed gap between the leagues, citing his Florida teams and Ohio State, while Penn State’s Dan Connor notes stereotypes. The piece covers bowl results, draft counts, and quotes from Bret Bielema and others on conference comparisons.
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Twin Pines golf debate stirs Cedar Rapids dispute
Cedar Rapids residents challenge the Twin Pines upgrade plan as Hamilton Partners seeks 20 acres on Edgewood Road for a retail lifestyle center. City officials and residents warn against presumed decisions while noting the council must approve any changes. A follow up public session is scheduled, inviting informed citizen input.
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