Mount Mercy opens NAIA World Series with 2-0 win
Mount Mercy defeats Houston Victoria 2-0 at the South Commons Softball Complex to begin NAIA World Series play. Jayna Witzany tosses a 3 hit shutout with 10 strikeouts and Jess Heick drives in two runs with a third inning single. The Mustangs advance to face Oregon Tech at 3 p.m. today.
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Solon and West Branch chase state golf titles after day one
At Elmwood in Marshalltown Solon sits second with 325 behind Gilbert. Monticello is fourth at 339. Solon freshman Jack McCarty is tied for second at 75. In Fort Dodge West Branch trails Lake Mills by two strokes at 321 with Tipton’s Bob Ryan tied for second at 76. In Newton AGWSR leads after 333 with North Tama third and East Buchanan fourth. Play continues today.
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North Cedar
Luther Norse Rally After Early Deficit at Whitewater
In Whitewater Wisconsin the Luther Norse faced host UW Whitewater in a Div III NCAA Regional. Luther trailed 19-1 late in the fifth inning before play resumed at 10 a m today.
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RoughRiders Build From Scratch In USHL Draft
Cedar Rapids RoughRiders enter Phase I and II drafts last in the order while rebuilding after a city and rink disaster. Coach GM Mark Carlson says we take on the challenge as 16 added players join 10 drafted earlier plus returning affiliates to shape the 2021-22 roster. tryouts run June 10-13.
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Iowa Hawkeyes baseball fights for NCAA regional bid at Michigan State
Iowa enters a three game series at Michigan State with a 23 18 record and 89 RPI as hopes for an NCAA regional fade after two losses at Northwestern. Coach Rick Heller emphasizes resilience and the need to win this weekend to extend the season.
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IHSAA state tennis underway in Cedar Rapids area
The Class 2A singles start at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Center in Iowa City with 2A doubles at Vet's Memorial and potential indoor moves to Coe College, while Class 1A competes at Byrnes Park Waterloo. The event runs today and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. Tickets are digital via IHSAA and masks are suggested.
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Iowa Htrc
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