Willie Mays Remembered as Giants Great and Mentor
Willie Mays dies at 93 leaving a legend who thrilled fans with basket catches and base running. The Say Hey Kid inspired generations from Harlem to the Polo Grounds and Giants Stadium, with tributes from Ken Griffey Jr and Barack Obama noting his impact beyond baseball.
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Demons rise as a force in high school softball
Washington Demons under coach Ben Obermann post a 20-4 record and No. 7 ranking in Class 3A with seasoned players and standout sisters Isabella Salazar and Leighton Salazar leading the lineup. The team surged from 13-25 two years ago to 24-13 last season and 13 wins in 14 recent games, aiming for Southeast Conference glory after sweeping Jesup tournament play. The squad features Henrichsen twins Lauren and Kendall and Greiner, with Ella and Leighton delivering strong hitting and versatile defense.
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South Winn vs Lansing Kee leads to key conference sweep
South Winneshiek builds momentum in pursuit of the USC title with a 5-2 win and 3-1 victory over Class 1A No. 10 Lansing Kee in Calmar. Braiden Todd drove in runs while Carson Streeter and Parker Timp shined on the mound and in the lineup. The Warriors, 11-1 in conference and 14-7 overall, sit one game back of MFL MarMac as they eye a July run. North Linn’s Travis Griffith earned his 500th coaching win after a doubleheader sweep of Maquoketa Valley, improving to 16-3 overall and 9-1 in Tri-Rivers.
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