Saints Defense ups Xavier to reach state with win
Xavier defeats West Delaware 3 1 as Abbey Miller and Megan Zenisek highlight a sharp defensive showing. Zenisek leaped for a key catch and double play to end a late threat, while Saints coach Brian Erbe lauded the team’s focus and return to state.
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Solon RallyS past Durant to reach state softball tourney
Solon Spartans rally from a 2-0 deficit to beat Durant 4-2 in a Class 2A regional final, improving to 48-4 and earning a date with Mid-Prairie in Fort Dodge on Tuesday. Goolsby and Grover drove in the tying and go ahead runs as Courtney Strang allowed only three hits.
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Regional finals set for Linn-Mar Cedar Falls and Jefferson West
Linn-Mar hosts Cedar Falls in 4A region 5 at 7 p.m. Linn-Mar 43-6 ranked No. 3. Cedar Falls 33-8 ranked No. 15. Jefferson West meet at Oxford 7 p.m. West 39-11 ranked No. 13. Jefferson 43-8 ranked No. 10. Lisbon hosts New London in 1A region 8 at 6 p.m. Lisbon unranked. New London 30-8 ranked No. 8. West seeks first state trip. Linn-Mar seeks fourth straight regional, and Lisbon seeks better finish with postseasons.
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West seeks breakthrough in Class 4A regional final
No. 13 Iowa City West faces No. 10 Cedar Rapids Jefferson on a neutral site at McAveavy Field in Oxford seeking its first regional final win after five previous losses. Linn-Mar hosts Cedar Falls, and Lisbon plays New London as state tournament spots are up for grabs next week at Fort Dodge.
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