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Softball Recap: Pella turns things around after road loss
There's no place like home for Pella, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Thursday. They came out on top against the Perry Bluejays on Monday by a score of 10-0 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game). The high-scoring effort was just what Pella needed considering they were shutout in their previous game.
Demon Baseball Can’t Power Past Pella
Washington Demon baseball came up short against Pella last night by a final score of 7-1. Facing the 10th-ranked team in the state in Class 3A, Washington made Pella work for it, allowing two runs in the first inning but only single tallies in the second and third frames. The...
Brown scores $6,000 at Knoxville; Will return to Sprint Car Capital of the World July 6
GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. (July 1, 2024) – Brown’s weekend may have commenced on the wrong foot, but things improved in a hurry for the Higginsville, Missouri, native, eventually concluding the last weekend of June with a triumph at the Sprint Car Capital of the World on Saturday, June 29. Brown, ace of his own Casey’s, FVP, Andy’s Frozen Custard, Impact Signs Awnings and Wraps, Mt. Dew Overdrive, Ditzfeld Transfer, Hawk Hunting, No. 21 sprint car, launched his winning effort from fifth on the grid, taking command from Emerson Axsom following a restart with four to go.
Musco Mini-Pitch System: Transforming Youth Soccer in Oskaloosa
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Soccer, often referred to as the world’s most popular sport, is making significant strides in the United States, with communities embracing the game in innovative ways. One such initiative that is creating a buzz is the Musco Mini-Pitch System. Developed in collaboration with the US Soccer Foundation, this system is designed to provide accessible, safe, and engaging soccer environments for youth. In Oskaloosa, Iowa, the impact of these mini-pitches is profound, offering local youth unique opportunities to hone their skills and enjoy the game.
Randall and TKS Motorsports set future aim on Knoxville and Huset’s
MITCHELLVILLE, Iowa (July 1, 2024) - Chase Randall and TKS Motorsports’ June slate is officially complete, and although their last start of the month concluded short of the goal - getting caught up in a late race incident that negated their podium potential - there were plenty of shining moments, one of which a heat race victory, kicking off the evening with the eighth-fastest qualifying time overall.
Brian Brown takes win at Knoxville after late restart over Emerson Axsom
KNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 15, 2024) – Brian Brown won a wild one Saturday night at the Knoxville Raceway on Farm Bureau Financial Services Night. The Grain Valley, Missouri overcame his tough run this season to take a late lead and net $6,000 aboard his #21 machine. Aaron Reutzel also made a late pass to win his thirteenth career 360 feature and fourth of this season, and J Kinder also won his fourth feature of the year in the Pro Sprints class.
Kaleb Johnson Drives Forward During Double Duty at Knoxville Raceway
(Photo by Tylan Porath Photography) Inside Line Promotions – KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 2, 2024) – Kaleb Johnson nearly recorded a pair of top-10 results at Knoxville Raceway last Saturday when he did double duty at ‘The Sprint Car Capital of the World.’. Johnson’s best outing came in...
Jayettes in Pella, Bluejays Host Creston
The conference portion of the Perry Baseball and Softball schedules have been completed. Both teams now have a handful of games left before Regional action begins the second week of July. The Jayettes will travel to Pella while the Bluejays host Creston. Pella comes in with 17 wins and Perry...
SULLIVAN: Tony Jarrett – Revisiting Greatness
INDIANAPOLIS – My time in front of a television is spent watching sports, a bit of news and an occasional documentary. List some of the most popular shows or a Netflix series and it is nearly a sure bet I watched none of them. I’m not taking the position of a snob; I am simply stating the truth.
Lady Dees extend win streak to seven games
All they do is win, at least in the span of the last seven games. The Lady Dees have rattled off two weeks of victories with their latest victims being Knoxville, Twin Cedars and Chariton. Prior to their win streak, the Lady Dees had eight wins and have nearly doubled it since, with five of their wins coming in conference play.
TIMELY HITS LEAD NORTH MAHASKA PAST ENGLISH VALLEYS
NEW SHARON – North Mahaska received the hits when they had an opportunity Monday night to upend English Valleys 14-4 in five innings. The host Warhawks took advantage of six free passes issued by English Valleys along with five errors and pounded out 1o hits for 11 RBI to secure the final regular season home victory.
DCG Wins Thriller on Senior Night
Dallas Center – Grimes girls softball was on the diamond for senior night in Dallas Center as they honored thirteen seniors across the program, then it was senior Aubrey Johansen who was able to make the big hit as she hit a three run double in the bottom of the sixth inning to complete a six run sixth inning and finish a wild DCG comeback win over Oskaloosa 7-4. The Mustangs move to 29-5 while Oskaloosa falls to 11-19 on the year.
PCM Baseball and Softball Both on the Road Tonight
The PCM baseball and softball teams will both be on the road tonight for non-conference matchups. The 9-12 Mustang baseball team will travel to Knoxville to take on the 12-16 Panthers which can be heard live on 95.3 KNIA. The Mustangs are coming off a 10-0 win over Nevada on Wednesday night while the Panthers also won 10-0 in their last contest on Thursday against Clarke. The #8 ranked Mustang softball team will travel to Bondurant-Farrar to take on the #11 ranked Blue Jays in a ranked matchup. PCM is 20-3 on the season and coming off a 2-0 win over BCLUW on Thursday night. This will be the Mustangs only competition of the week.
Dutch Top Jayettes in Non Con Game
The Jayeetes opened the week with a loss in Pella last night. The Dutch picked up the 10-0 win. Pella wasted no time scoring early and often. The Dutch scored three in the first, one in the second, three in the third, and finished the ten run rule with three more in the fifth.
Washington Baseball Pairs Up with Pella on KCII
The Washington Demons face one of their toughest tests of the baseball season tonight when they host 20-win Pella in a game you can hear on KCII. Washington comes in with a 4-17 record but has gotten some solid production from the top of their lineup. Freshman Blayze Richardson, sophomore...
Pella Christian Baseball Falls to Class 2A #1 West Marshall
After handing them their only loss of the season on May 23rd, the Pella Christian baseball team was unable to replicate that performance Monday in a 7-1 loss at Class 2A #1 West Marshall. The Trojans got the scoring started with a run in the bottom of the second inning,...
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