Thursday, July 24
Baseball State Tournament
2A Semifinals @ Merchants Park, Carroll
#4 Unity Christian – 5
Vs. #1 Underwood – 0
#6 Chariton – 1
Vs. #2 Pleasantville – 3
3A Semifinals @ MercyOne Field At Lewis & Clark Park, Sioux City
#7 Cedar Rapids, Prairie – 3
Vs. #3 Iowa City, City High – 6
#8 Bettendorf – 5
Vs. #4 Waukee Northwest – 3
Softball State Tournament @ Harlan Rogers Sports Complex, Fort Dodge
Class 4A Championship
#8 Pella – 4
Vs. #3 North Polk – 2
Class 4A Third Place
#7 North Scott – 1
Vs. #5 ADM – 2
Class 5A Championship
#2 Linn-Mar
Vs. #1 Waukee Northwest – 7:30 p.m.
Class 5A Third Place
#6 Cedar Falls – 2
Vs. #4 Ankeny Centennial – 10 (5)
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