Stemming from the recent baseball powerhouse in Urbandale, outfield/pitching talent Drew Dykstra officially made his collegiate commitment. Officially announcing the decision on social media, Dykstra announced he will take his baseball talents to Northwestern College in Orange City. The Raider baseball team will be receiving a strong talent in Dykstra, who comes off of a … Continue reading Urbandale’s Drew Dykstra makes collegiate commitment
North Polk’s Joe Husak makes college commitment
Following a fine 2020 campaign, North Polk High School's very own Joe Husak has taken the next step in his baseball career with a collegiate commitment. Announced earlier this morning, the right-handed catcher announced his commitment to play baseball at the next level for South Dakota State University. This comes following a 2020 campaign where … Continue reading North Polk’s Joe Husak makes college commitment
DCG’s Jordan Sedivec commits to Northern State University
One more Iowa high school baseball star is off board as Dallas Center-Grimes junior Jordan Sedivec officially committed to Northern State University. The announcement came Friday as the Wolves brought in one of the top Class 3A juniors across the Iowa high school landscape in 2020. Sedivec tied for tenth among Class 3A juniors with … Continue reading DCG’s Jordan Sedivec commits to Northern State University
Class 4A Semifinal Preview + Predictions
There were some scares and close calls in round one but the top four seeds all avoided upsets. #1 seed Johnston struggled to ever completely shut the door on Cedar Falls but continued to stay hot at the plate and came out 11-7 winners. Ankeny was able to hold off Pleasant Valley behind 16 strikeouts … Continue reading Class 4A Semifinal Preview + Predictions
Class 2A Semifinal Showdown: Van Meter vs West Lyon
Just one more obstacle remains for Class 2A teams in pursuit of a state title. From the eight teams that started off their journeys at Principal Park, only four remain including Class 2A's top-ranked Van Meter Bulldogs (21-2-1) and the fifth-ranked West Lyon Wildcats (15-3). It's a battle of two teams rather unfamiliar with each … Continue reading Class 2A Semifinal Showdown: Van Meter vs West Lyon
Class 3A: DCG vs. Benton Preview + Prediction
Among the many exciting match-ups that fans will be able to witness, the Class 3A battle between second-seeded DCG and seventh-seeded Benton is one to watch. It's the second 3A state tournament match-up where both teams have never faced off against each other. It's a game where both teams arrived at state in different ways. … Continue reading Class 3A: DCG vs. Benton Preview + Prediction
Class 3A: Sergeant Bluff-Luton vs Marion Preview + Prediction
The day is finally here as eight Class 3A baseball teams across the state of Iowa get their chance to take on a state title run. There are four match-ups within the 3A ranks to look at and one on the docket is the battle between top-seeded Sergeant Bluff-Luton and eighth-seeded Marion. This will be … Continue reading Class 3A: Sergeant Bluff-Luton vs Marion Preview + Prediction
Class 4A First Round Matchups Preview
A mix of traditional powers and Principal Park newcomers fill this year’s 4A field. Top-seeded Johnston, 2-time defending champion Urbandale, Ankeny, and Pleasant Valley all return from last year’s tournament. Waukee returns for the 6th time in 7 years, Dubuque Hempstead, IC City High and Cedar Falls round out the field. URDANDALE VS WAUKEE 10:30 … Continue reading Class 4A First Round Matchups Preview
Class 1A First Round Matchups Preview + Predictions
By Tom Clark July 24th 10:30 AM No. 1 Martensdale St. Marys (26-1) vs. No. 8 Kingsley-Pierson (15-2) Prediction: This game will be closer than many people will believe. I expect a great pitching duel between Isaac Gavin and Evan Neumann and both lineups will be looking to do damage on each pitcher’s … Continue reading Class 1A First Round Matchups Preview + Predictions
Class 1A IAbaseball Position Rankings | 7/10/20
CatcherSchoolClass1.Kody TimmHLVSenior2.Shane NeighborAlburnettJunior3.Skylar WaldschmittRemsen St. MarysSenior4.Caleb BanowetzCalamus-WheatlandSenior5.Jack FraneyMartensdale St. MarysJuniorFirst BaseSchoolClass1.Kennan WinnPekinSenior2.Reed StallmanAlburnettJunior3.Tanner BlaylockWapsie ValleySenior4.Trey BakerMartensdale St. MarysJunior5.Colton HanlonLogan-MagnoliaSeniorSecond BaseSchoolClass1.Bryce HallSoutheast WarrenSenior2.Lance WrightSt. AlbertSenior3.Dillon WelterDon BoscoJunior4.Jaron ToddSouth WinneshiekSenior5.Kale RoseAlburnettJuniorShort StopSchoolClass1.Cy PattersonSt. AlbertJunior2.Cael FrostDon BoscoJunior3.Kasey CarterMartensdale St. MarysSophomore4.Layne PryorWoodbineJunior5.Landon GillilandLamoniJuniorThird BaseSchoolClass1.Tate LintonHintonJunior2.Drew ChiprezBurlington Notre DameSenior3.Isaac SherrillSt. AlbertJunior4.Seth GreveSouth WinneshiekSenior5.Ethan OltroggeWapsie ValleyJuniorOutfieldSchoolClass1.Austin FranzenEaston ValleyJunior2.Damon SchmidKingsley-PiersonSophomore3.Carson ElbertMartensdale St. … Continue reading Class 1A IAbaseball Position Rankings | 7/10/20