Montezuma Tops Tri-County 30 23 In Slugfest
Montezuma defeated Tri-County 30 to 23 after a long pitching duel and late Braves surge. Curtis Bolen went 4 for 5 with seven RBIs, Cody Smith had five hits, Craig Plants scored six, and Ben Menary drove in five as Montezuma built a 14-4 lead but saw the margin shrink before a late outburst.
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Edgewood Colesburg pitcher Jill Slater earns 100th win in 5-0 softball win
Jill Slater pitched Edgewood Colesburg to a 5-0 win over Central City in the first game of a double header. She added a win in the nightcap and collected two more victories over the weekend, raising her season total to 165 and career record to 103-36 while earning praise from coach Kevin Schuchmann. Slater will play at Luther College next year.
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Cascade hires Jack Leighty as girls basketball coach
Jack Leighty is named Cascade girls basketball coach succeeding Jerry Roling who led the Cougars to a 43-8 record and the 2002 state berth. Leighty, formerly Corwith CWS boys coach, inherits a team led by all state player Chelsea Goodken as IGHSAU releases district softball pairings. Cedar Rapids Jefferson and Linn-Mar are placed in separate regions for 3A play with 1A districts set for July 19 and 2A/3A tournaments July 21.
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Gazette seeks 2003 Athlete of the Year nominees
The Gazette invites nominations for the 2003 male and female Athlete of the Year honoring area senior student athletes. Nominees should show athletic and academic achievement and citizenship. Send nominations to Gazette Athlete of the Year, 500 Third Ave SE, Cedar Rapids IA 52401. Deadline July 21. winners announced August 17.
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Calendar of Iowa high school district and state tournaments
Dates to remember for the 1A 2A 3A 4A baseball and softball postseasons. Districts begin July 19 with softball districts starting July 24. Substate finals July 25 for 1A and 4A baseball. Regional softball finals July 28. State baseball tournaments run July 30 to August 2 in Marshalltown for 2A and 4A and in Carroll for 1A and 3A. Fort Dodge hosts the 4A softball state tournament August 8.
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Kalmes runs wild on basepaths in Softball sweep
Springville junior April Kalmes stole nine bases across a doubleheader as the Orioles swept Center Point Urbana in Tri-Rivers play. She is hitting .483 with a .551 on base, aiming to power Springville from a down streak toward more wins.
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Iowa Valley star Adam Hardie grows with baseball
Adam Hardie, a senior at Iowa Valley and son of longtime varsity coach Scott Hardie, thrives as a bat and pitcher for the 1A Tigers. He sports a .605 batting average with three homers and 15 RBIs and a 4-0 pitching record with a 1.23 ERA. Kyle Miller backs him as a top right-hander with a 3-1 mark and 2.14 ERA, forming a potent 1-2 pitching duo for the Tigers.
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Iowa Valley Baseball Stars Lead Team Toward State
Scott Hardie and Miller anchor Iowa Valley with two newcomers, as Hardie embraces pressure and Miller drives vocal leadership. Both seniors plan college baseball next year at Buena Vista and Mount Mercy while the Tigers chase a state berth amid a top ranking and tough schedule. Miller bats .469 with two home runs and 17 RBIs as teammates prepare for a decisive chase.
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Munson Plays Through Pressure for Jefferson Baseball
Cedar Rapids Jefferson standout Mike Munson, 18, hits .372 this season with 16 hits in 43 at bats three doubles two triples and two homers. He adds nine walks four hit by pitches and a .518 on base percentage. Munson also earned a save against Linn-Mar and plans an Air Force career after basic training at Lackland Aug. 5.
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