Perfect ending as Clippers win softball title on perfect game
Christy Loan pitched a perfect game and Clear Creek Amana edged Harlan 1-0 in the Class 3A final at the state softball tournament. The Clippers finish 45-8, claiming their eighth championship as coach Jim White earns his fourth title.
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North Polk Edges Solon for 2A Softball Title
North Polk 2 Solon 0 as freshman Sammy Snugg fires a third shutout of the week to seal the Class 2A championship at Fort Dodge. Hagelberg homered for insurance in the sixth as Solon stranded 10 runners and finished 50-5. Solon pitcher Courtney Strang allowed two hits in a losing effort.
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Lions Fall Short in 4A Title Game
East nips Lions 3-2 as Zust delivers key hits and 14 strikeouts. Digmann and Borschel drive in runs, Harms and Harris contribute, Digmann and Borschel named to all tournament team. East will play for state title after comeback win.
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Saints outslug Spirit Lake for third in Class 3A softball
In a 10-7 third place game at the state tournament, Saint Xavier upset Spirit Lake. Abbey Miller drove in three runs and two other Saints (including Morgan Arp) notched two hits each as Xavier finished 39-14. Katie Brown’s string ended but Spirit Lake rallied early before Xavier pulled away.
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Eldred Ends St. Louis Run After Final Season
Former major leaguer Eldred, once a front line starter for Milwaukee and Chicago, finished with St. Louis in 2004 as a middle reliever at age 37. He pitched 31 games with a 1-0 record and 2.19 ERA, eyeing home life in Cedar Rapids with wife Christi and five children while weighing next steps.
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