Jefferson J-Hawks take third in 3A state softball
Jefferson salvaged third place in Class 3A by defeating Des Moines Lincoln 2-0 at the Rogers Sports Complex. Lauren Stolte hit a 179-foot single driving in two runs in the sixth, while Stolte allowed only three hits in a three-hitter for a 23-0 record. Lincoln’s Kristin Birocci held the J-Hawks to four hits as the Lady Rails finished 39-16.
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Mustangs reclaim third at state softball tourney
Independence 50 2 ousted Carlisle 4 2 then routed Forest City 7 0 for 3rd place at Rogers Athletic Complex. Becki Bull improved to 41 2 with six shutout innings, Katie Post and Corvin Rathbun led the offense in a big year for the top ranked Mustangs.
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Cardinal coach 19 youngest to win 1A softball crown
Eldon Cardinal 48 4 beat Bellevue 3 1 to capture the Class 1A title as 19 year old Steph Christner becomes the youngest coach to win a championship. The Comets’ oldest player is only a year younger than their coach. Valley adds 3A crown with five hits in fifth inning over North Scott, capping a fifth state title this year across 4A football, 4A track, 2A girls soccer and 4A baseball.
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Solon Spartans Clinch Title With Seventh Inning Push
Solon scored three runs in the top of the seventh to seal a win as Hupke, Strang, and Kidwell contributed clutch hits. Postgame, the Spartans celebrated with trophy presentation, white shirts, and fans. riders cheered from buses as the team sang Queen’s We Are The Champions. A 3 p.m. team reception was announced at the high school gym.
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Linn-Mar junior Gladson wins Rotary Pribyl with one stroke
Cedar Rapids golfer Marc Gladson, a Linn-Mar junior, shot 72 in the final round to win the Rotary Pribyl junior golf tournament at Elmcrest Country Club by one over Nick Miller. Miller led entering Friday as Gladson's late birdies and pars secured the title with a 293 to 294 in the four round event.
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