Linn-Mar Softball Star Koranda Leads Lions Return
Koranda runs a 17-3 record with a 0.87 ERA and 196 strikeouts in 128 1/3 innings. She returned from ACL rehab to post strong hitting, .436 with seven homers and 35 RBIs while Linn-Mar, unranked in 5A, climbs to challenge top teams under coach Colbert.
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Metro girls softball recap shows top teams and stars
The piece outlines Class 5A-1 rankings with Waukee Northwest and Linn‑Mar in top spots, notes Cedar Rapids Xavier leading 4A-1, and names players Emily Koranda and Kaylie Alvey. It highlights Koranda’s 15‑1 freshman season, prior seasons, and pitcher–catcher chemistry, with Cedar Rapids Kennedy’s last metro title in 2020 and Jefferson’s 1997–98 titles.
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the Gazette
Five area teams showdown at Rogers Sports Complex
Linn-Mar led by Emily Koranda at .436 with 7 homers and 35 RBIs headlines the five team field. Xavier boasts Braylon Conlon at .479 with 56 runs, Katie Pilcher at .394 and Maddlyn Gates at .403. Conlon tops with 26-0 and 0.37 ERA. Western Dubuque features Melanie Runde at .416 and two strong pitchers, while Drake recruit Pearson Hall leads Johnston by .614 with 34 extra-base hits. CPU Urbana anchors with Grace Estling at .441 and Mya Hillers plus Ella Simon sharing mound duties.
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Mallory Wulf
Grace Estling
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Hillers
Ella Simon
East Buchanan team bonds power East Buchanan season goals
East Buchanan baseball players and coaches emphasize a tight group unity built on shared workouts and leisure time. The Buccaneers aim to bypass postseason obstacles, target a Class 4A state title, and push toward their first semifinal with multileader leadership and strong camaraderie.
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CARROLL-Capsule: three area teams in 1A state baseball
EAST BUCHANAN leads with 17-9, seven seed. Keenan Pals 32 hits 24 RBIs, Will Hansen 82 Ks in 42 innings. HILLCREST ACADEMY 17-7 seed eight. Ours 6-1 with 1.84 ERA and 52 punchouts. Anderson 6-0 0.66 ERA. LANSING KEE 32-10 seed five. Trey Cota 51 hits 36 RBIs, Jordan Cota 11-2 with 1.39 ERA.
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Iowa Mennonite School
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