Bruner's clutch HR fuels Mount Mercy Heart title win
Mount Mercy defeats Grand View 5-4 in eight innings to claim the Heart of America Conference title and earn a first NAIA tournament berth since 2010. Payton Bruner delivers a three run homer in the sixth to tie the game and Samantha Lee drives in the winning run in the eighth. Morgan Broughton scores on the RBI single. Kalli Minger provides key bullpen work. Bruner and Lee lead the Mustangs in a dramatic comeback victory on Busse Field.
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Mothers Day doubleheader at Cedar Rapids Kernels ballpark
An gie Chaplin of Marion spent Mother's Day with her two sons at Veterans Memorial Stadium as the Cedar Rapids Kernels swept a doubleheader against Peoria 3-0 and 3-2. Other moms traveled to watch relatives including Ian Bedell of the Peoria Chiefs. Some players wore pink gear to honor moms.
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Kernels Begin Season After Storm Damages Iowa Ballpark
Cedar Rapids Kernels faced heavy damage from winds and lightning in 2021 with the ballpark’s outfield wall ribbon board and stadium lights destroyed. Repairs near 1.3 million dollars, but fans returned on Opening Day as crews worked to restore facilities and LED lighting will be installed this week. Paramount is keeping perspective as local residents recover.
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Tennis 2A State Meet Returns to Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids hosts the Class 2A singles and doubles tournaments at Veterans Memorial Tennis Center after derecho repairs. Class 1A will be at Byrnes Park Waterloo with May 28 29 dates. Girls 2A at Hawkeye Complex Iowa City June 2 3. team finals June 5.
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