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State softball preview: 5 CIML schools begin quest for Class 5A title on Monday
The state softball tournament gets under way on Monday with the Class 5A quarterfinals at Harlan Rogers Park. The Class 5A field includes the top four teams in the final rankings, but a rash of upsets in regional play also saw three teams ranked ninth or lower make it to Fort Dodge along with unranked Cedar Rapids Prairie.
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Avery Nelson, Ankeny softball
Sophomore outfielder Avery Nelson has helped the ninth-ranked Ankeny softball team to a 21-20 record and a second consecutive trip to the Class 5A state tournament. She is batting .362 on the season with 13 RBIs. Nelson leads the Hawkettes with 138 at-bats, 50 hits, 41 singles, eight doubles and...
Jasper County Fair to host bigger and better rodeo this year
Jul. 19—It was always the intention that one day the Jasper County Fair Rodeo would grow into a full rodeo with more events for competitors, more action the audience and more seating to accommodate the increased attendance. Well, it looks like this is the year, and the fair board is going all out. Chauncy Wiggins-Kain, of the Jasper County Fair Board, said in the past it has always been ...
Know Your Opponent: Last year's runner-up North Polk 'glad to be here' after wild journey to state
(Alleman) -- North Polk baseball is about to make its 15th state tournament in program history and second consecutive. While the Comets will undoubtedly set their goals high once they get to Cedar Rapids, their main focus right now is just enjoying the journey that got them there -- a journey that didn't lack entertainment.
Vote: Des Moines Register Iowa Ortho Athletes of the Week for July 15-21
Last week saw the Iowa high school state baseball and softball tournament fields get set. There were several standout pitching, hitting and fielding performances during the regional finals in softball and substate finals in baseball. Some players in both sports stepped up to help their respective teams qualify for state, and others gave heroic efforts in defeat.
Peoria City head to Conference Finals
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Peoria City defeated the Des Moines Menace in a high scoring and physical match, the biggest in the team’s young history. The Carp would open the scoring after a nice pass from Jose Gomez. Justin Wilson put it in and Peoria City was up 1-0 after it trickled into the net. […]
Cross country team gives East High ELL students community
DES MOINES, Iowa — There are a lot of challenges English language learners (ELL) face in school besides the language barrier. Making friends and developing self-confidence can be difficult. For some students -- participating in sports is helping them overcome those hurdles. December Sweet and December Snow are two...
Memphis beat Iowa 2-1 after Tigers' stars threw out first pitch in front of sellout crowd
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A sellout crowd of 10,058 fans packed into AutoZone Park on Saturday night to watch the Memphis Redbirds beat the Iowa Cubs 2-1, enjoy a post-game fireworks show and also got to meet some of the biggest Memphis Football and Basketball stars. FedEx collaborated with the...
DCG Softball to Play in 4A Quarterfinals
Dallas Center – Grimes softball will be looking to begin an exciting week of softball today when they compete in the 4A state tournament in Fort Dodge. This 4A quarterfinal will find the two seed Mustangs against the seven seed Carlisle Wildcats. DCG is 32-8 on the season while Carlisle is 34-8.
Ankeny native punches ticket to Paralympic Games in Paris with Team USA
DES MOINES, Iowa — An Ankeny man is heading back to the Paralympics and is doing so in impressive fashion. Justin Phongsavanh qualified for Paris on Saturday with a seated javelin throw of 31.81 meters. Phongsavanh posted on Facebook that it was the second-farthest throw of his career and...
RAGBRAI rider raising money for a good cause
People are sharing their RAGBRAI stories. One man from California is using the ride to complete a lifelong dream while supporting a good cause. Jim Van Beek is biking across the country. This trek has been on his bucket list since 1976. He started his journey in Seattle last month and plans to wrap up the trip in New York in late August.
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