Lisbon Lions seek ninth straight win in 2A playoff
Lisbon hosts Northeast in a Class 2A regional quarterfinal at Bob Bunting Field after a nine game win streak. Lisbon stands 24-12 while Northeast is 18-13, a rematch of a June 18 meeting won 6-5 by Lisbon. Tri-Rivers Conference East rivals meet in a pivotal playoff clash.
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Regional softball previews mix upsets and star hitters
Lisbon returns eight starters led by freshman Kyla Kahl and Alexis Jensen who leads in hitting and RBIs. Northeast carries a five game win streak after a 4-1 first round win over Iowa City Regina. Grundy Center visits Alburnett as Katelynn Bowler and Ingrid Landa anchor a retooled lineup. Bellevue Marquette faces Maquoketa Valley in a high scoring doubleheader preview with Audra Burbridge and Kallie Freiburger starring. Highland meets North Linn with Mackenzie Bridgewater on base and Lilly Barre powering Highland. Calamus-Wheatland clashes with Central City after dominant regular season. Addison Gralund leads Central City pitching while Haley Green and Delaney Engler pace Cal-Wheatland’s offense.
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Ingrid Landa
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North Linn
Mackenzie Bridgewater
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Delaney Engler
Schauffele Faces Rough 2025 Amid Scottish Open Blues
Xander Schauffele, once a double major winner, endures a rough 2025 with an intercostal strain and cartilage tear derailing his season. He currently sits 57th in the FedEx Cup, seeks spark through late-season links events, and aims to rebound with focus and mental fortitude.
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Sabalenka Advances To Wimbledon Semifinals After Tough Win
Aryna Sabalenka fought back from a set down to beat Laura Siegemund 4-6 6-2 6-4 at Centre Court securing a berth in the Wimbledon semifinals. Taylor Fritz reached the men’s semis with a 6-3 6-4 1-6 7-6 win over Karen Khachanov, and Carlos Alcaraz defeated Cam Norrie 6-2 6-3 6-3 to set up a clash with Fritz.
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Cam Norrie
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