Schaake Eyes GCRO Title After Opening 67 At Hunters Ridge
University of Iowa alumnus Alex Schaake shot 5-under 67 at Hunters Ridge to sit one behind the leader in round one of the Greater Cedar Rapids Open. The 26-year-old, born in Waterloo and raised in Omaha, praised the course and nearby support as he chases Korn Ferry and PGA Tour aims while defending his Iowa Open title next month.
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Cougars Reach 4A Final After Wild MV Crossover Game
Kennedy earns a shot in the opening inning as Donels and Grawe draw walks and Stoltenberg’s grounder misplay fuels a 2-0 lead. A sequence of wild pitches and errors narrows the gap, then a four run sixth seals momentum as Hutchison and Donels spark a rally. Kennedy becomes the first MVC 4A finalist since 2018 with Grawe Stoltenberg scoring twice.
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Comets, Wolves reach 3A final in Cedar Rapids
North Polk edge Marion 2-1 in a tight Class 3A semifinal at Veterans Memorial Stadium to reach back-to-back title games. Pitcher Cook earned the win with six innings and Owen his save as Marion’s Payton Hodges hurled a complete game after recovering from Tommy John surgery.
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Championship games seen across multiple classes at Carroll and Memorial Stadium
In today’s slate at Carroll and Memorial Stadiums, Lynnville Sully faces Remsen St Marys in a Class 1A final, Underwood eyes a 2A crown, Sioux City Heelan meets North Polk for 3A honors, and C.R. Kennedy plays either Iowa City High or Dowling in 4A. Marion’s Austin Goodrich made the lone run in a loss, while coach Fish praised a resilient pitcher and players pledged growth for next year.
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Lacasse scores in Olympic debut for Canada
Canada beats New Zealand 2-1 in Saint Etienne as Cloé Lacasse scores in her Olympic debut following Mackenzie Barry’s 13th minute goal. The Hawkeyes alumna, part of Canada’s 2-1 victory that opens the Olympic women’s tournament, equals before halftime stoppage time. Canada next plays France.
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