Saints Aim High as Softball Play Opens at Home
Cedar Rapids Xavier, ranked fifth, hosts Independence in Class 3A regional action aiming for a fourth straight state appearance. Coach Brian Erbe notes balanced strength and defense will be key as Xavier, 38-10, seeks to advance, while Independence brings tournament savvy and improvement after a strong second half. Local rivals Clear Creek Amana and West Delaware also loom as regional favorites in Regions 6 and 8.
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Kennedy Beats Iowa City High In Close Playoff Win
Kennedy edged Iowa City High 9-8 in a 4A playoff thriller. Schultz delivered a two run homer in the third and closed strong with 3-for-4 showing. Shonka earned the win as closer with an 86 mph heater backing a flawless late defense.
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North Fayette Edges Beckman in Substate Thriller
North Fayette battles Beckman in a low scoring substate game. Hovden pitched on short rest to iron out nine innings while Beckman stranded runners late and struggled to score, allowing an RBI single by Kyle Troutman and clutch relief by Sean Stelken.
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Solon Advances to District Final with 7 4 Win Over Panthers
Solon beat Monticello 7 4 in a Class 2A district semifinal after trailing 5 0. Jenny Schuelke went 3 for 4 with a homer as Solon improved to 46 3 and advances to face Bellevue in the district final at Cascade. The Panthers were limited to three hits as Courtney Strang scattered three, with Solon piling up 11 hits overall.
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West Delaware tops Western Dubuque in district final
West Delaware, ranked No. 1 in Class 3A, defeated Western Dubuque 11-1 in six innings to avenge two district losses. Lucas Kafer opened with a solo homer, boosting a Hawk offense that secured a substate final berth and improved their district series edge to 6-5 over Western Dubuque. West Delaware advances to face Waukon at 7 p.m. in Oelwein.
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