FORT DODGE
FORT DODGE (30-12) vs. ADM (29-9)
5:15 P.M. MONDAY, ROGERS PARK, IOWA CENTRAL FIELD
FORT DODGE
THE FORT DODGE SOFTBALL TEAM celebrates at Rogers Park after qualifying for their 20th state tournament trip all-time. The Dodgers have qualified in seven straight seasons.
—Messenger photo by Britt Kudla
FORT DODGE
DODGER STATE TOURNAMENT HISTORY
DODGE SOFTBALL TEAM
—Messenger photo by Britt Kudla
FORT DODGE
2023 STATE QUALIFIER
QUALIFIER 2021 STATE QUALIFIER
ST. EDMOND
ST. EDMOND (25-5) VS. COLLINS-MAXWELL (27-3)
5:15 P.M. TUESDAY, ROGERS PARK, IOWA CENTRAL FIELD
—Messenger photo by Britt Kudla ST. EDMOND SENIOR KAILI HENNING hugs her mom Liz after the Gaels beat Saint Ansgar in a Class 1A regional final. St. Edmond is making their seventh state trip and second straight.
ST. EDMOND
ST. EDMOND STATISTICS
ST. EDMOND
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—Messenger
THE ST. EDMOND SOFTBALL TEAM celebrates after beating Saint Ansgar to qualify for the Class 1A state tournament. This will be the Gaels’ seventh state apperance overall, and first back-to-back showing in school history. Jade Rock (above photo), Toryn Helle and Olivia Andrew celebrate the Gaels win over Saint Ansgar.
photo by Britt Kudla
NO. 1 MARTENSDALE-ST. MARYS (28-6) VS. NO. 8 EDGEWOOD-COLESBURG (29-10)
BLUE DEVILS
Front Row: Abigail White, Finley Pearson, Myla Nehring Hailey Dolan, Gretchen Wearmouth and Skylar Johansen; Middle Row: Shelby Gideon, Shelby Woods, Aunie Berger, Mac German, Ellie Baker, Sydney Bears, Karson Oberender and Sammie Blaisdell; Back Row: Coach Kaela Eslinger, Madi Roach, Abby Hughes, Maryann Hart, Ava Oberender, Brynnly German, Campbell German, Emily Hughes, Alyvia Van Gundy, Mara Gomez and Coach Emily Wood.
QUICK HITTER: Martensdale-St. Marys returns nine of 10 starters from last year and enters the state tournament as the top-ranked team in Class 1A.
VIKINGS
Front Row: Avery Brown, Lauren Kirby, Ava Hoefer and Addison Schmelzer; Middle Row: Faith Dugan, Kara Knipper, Chloe Everett, McKenna Hoefer and Campbell Kirby; Back Row: Audrie Helmrichs, Emma Staner, Claire Aulwes, Marin Gaul, Rachel Eglseder and Kaitlyn Hahn.
QUICK HITTER: This is the fourth state tournament trip for the Vikings.
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NO. 4 ST. EDMOND
VS. NO. 5 COLLINS-MAXWELL (27-3)
SPARTANS
Front Row: Adalie Kane, Hannah Kimberley, Erica Houge, Vivian Kahler, Kiera RuizGenovese, Emma Pasquariello and Grace Kimberley; Middle Row: Lily Baldwin, Haylee Merryman, Cypress Erickson, Gianna Pitcherello, Ellie McDonough and Grayce Coree; Back Row: Ava Pasquariello, Kaylee Atwood, Jayden Peters, Grace Kimberley and Bri Pitcherello.
QUICK HITTER: Collins-Maxwell returns to the state tournament for the first time since placing second in 2020.
GAELS
Front Row: Lizzy Tiernan, Lauren Gibb, Hadley Oswald, Ansley Oswald, Faith Shirbroun, Kaili Henning, Jade Rock, Greenlee Crimmins; Middle Row: Kara McGonegle, Toryn Helle, Olivia Andrew, Myrah Lemon, Ava Bradley, Mariah Myers, Ava Andrew, Sophia Schlienz, Josie Harvey and Ashlyn Swisher; Back Row: Head Coach Bill Shirbroun, Coach Bill Myers and Coach Brian Maxson.
NO. 2 WAYNE (24-4) VS. SOUTHEAST WARREN (23-2)
FALCONS
Front Row: Ella Pruiett, Mackenzie Hilding, Hallie Ingram, Allie Jo Fortune and Ava Whitney; Middle Row: Addyson Stevens, Maggie Kent, Skylar O’Brien, Clara O’Brien, Kloie Sims and Carsyn Anderson; Back Row: Breanna Fortune, Jolene Murphy, Tayleigh Cooper, Laney Harvey, Ella Whitney, Izzie Moore, Brystal Peck, Korah Bethards and Heather Fortune.
WARHAWKS
Front Row: Kiara Wallace, Jaycee Neer, Kate Logue, Jacee Stafford, Alie Geisler, Kaylyn Holmes and Belle Ewing; Back Row: Head Coach Cody Reynolds, Cailey Wallace, Sturgis Fridley, Natalie Geisler, Lola Shriver, Lexi Clendenen, Rmma Manser and Sydney Byer.
NO. 3 REMSEN ST. MARY'S (23-0) VS. NO. 6 SIGOURNEY (23-7)
HAWKS
Front Row: Hayden Tentinger, Marina Cronin, Kimberly Cronin, Sophia Harpenau, Brielle Schorg and Faith Kelley; Middle Row: Coach Jeremy Bunkers, Halle Galles, Mia Matgen, Breeana Sheehan, Grace Galles, Hallie Bunkers, Allie Nacke and Lana Jungers; Back Row: Coach Ann Cole-Nelson, Octavia Galles, Mya Bunkers, Carmindee Ricke, Claire Schroeder, Tessa Tentinger, Josie Schwickerath and Head Coach Monte Harpenau.
QUICK HITTER:
Sigourney is led by 2024 Iowa Gatorade Softball Player of the Year Carly Goodwin.
SAVAGES
Front Row: Brynn Clarahan, Ella Bruns, Abyl McCulley, Carmalita Cave and Kia Montgomery; Middle Row: Addison Richardson, Sadie Clarahan, Madison Clarahan, Ava Fisch, Kayla Renner, Lana Thomas, Kaitlyn Dupee and Emily Conger; Back Row: Cole Streigle, Deven Smallwood, Kensley Walker, Addy Fineran, Amiya Smallwood, Ava Fineran, Erin Dawson, Charli Smothers, Josephine Moore, Dani Aller, Carly Goodwin and Shelly Streigle.
Wednesday, 12:45 p.m.
Dodger Field
CLASS 1A BRACKETCLASS 1A
MARTENSDALE-ST. MARYS (28-6)
Tuesday, July 23, 4:45 p.m.
Channel Seeds Field
EDGEWOOD-COLESBURG (29-10)
ST. EDMOND (25-5)
Tuesday, July 23, 5:15 p.m.
Iowa Central Field
COLLINS-MAXWELL (27-3)
WAYNE (24-4)
Tuesday, July 23, 7 p.m.
Channel Seeds Field
Wednesday, 2:30 p.m.
Yankee Field
SOUTHEAST WARREN (23-2)
REMSEN ST. MARYʼS (23-0)
Tuesday, July 23, 7:30 p.m.
Iowa Central Field
SIGOURNEY (23-7)
Diamond 1 (Channel Seeds Field)
Diamond 2 (Iowa Central Field)
Wednesday, 7 p.m.
Channel Seeds Field
CHAMPIONSHIP
Friday, 7:30 p.m.
Channel Seeds Field
Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
Iowa Central Field
THIRD PLACE
Friday, 6 p.m.
Iowa Central Field
Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., Dodger Field
CLASS 2A BRACKETCLASS 2A
VAN METER (40-1)
Tuesday, July 23, 12:15 p.m.
Channel Seeds Field
WEST FORK (18-7)
EAST MARSHALL (32-4)
Tuesday, July 23, 12:45 p.m.
Iowa Central Field
LISBON (27-12)
Wednesday, 3 p.m., Iowa Central Field
Wednesday, 12:15 p.m.
Yankee Field
NORTHEAST (27-7)
Tuesday, July 23, 2:30 p.m.
Channel Seeds Field
EDDYVILLE-BLAKESBURG-F (23-13)
AUDUBON (27-4)
Tuesday, July 23, 3 p..m.
Iowa Central Field
WEST MONONA (33-7)
Diamond 1 (Channel Seeds Field)
Diamond 2 (Iowa Central Field)
CHAMPIONSHIP
Friday, 5 p.m.
Channel Seeds Field
Wednesday, 5:15 p.m.
Iowa Central Field
THIRD PLACE
Friday, 3:30 p.m.
Iowa Central Field
Tuesday, 2:30 p.m.
Yankee Field
CLASS 3A BRACKET CLASS 3A
WILLIAMSBURG (30-12)
Monday, July 22, 7 p.m.
Channel Seeds Field
PCM (24-4)
DUBUQUE WAHLERT (29-10)
Monday, July 22, 7:30 p.m.
Iowa Central Field
SUMNER-FREDERICKSBURG (33-3)
Wednesday, 2:30 p.m.
Channel Seeds Field
Wednesday, 10 a.m.
Yankee Field
BENTON COMMUNITY (31-7)
Tuesday, July 23, 10 a.m.
Channel Seeds Field
SOLON (18-24)
DAVNEPORT ASSUMPTION (25-12)
Tuesday, July 23, 10:30 a.m.
Iowa Central Field
ESTHERVILLE-LINCOLN C (31-6)
Diamond 1 (Channel Seeds Field)
Diamond 2 (Iowa Central Field)
CHAMPIONSHIP
Friday, 2:30 p.m.
Channel Seeds Field
Wednesday, 4:45 p.m.
Channel Seeds Field
THIRD PLACE
Friday, 1 p.m.
Iowa Central Field
Tuesday, 12:15 p.m., Yankee Field
CLASS 4A BRACKETCLASS 4A
DALLAS CENTER-GRIMES (32-8)
Monday, July 22, 2:30 p.m.
Channel Seeds Field
CARLISLE (34-8)
NORWALK (29-7)
Monday, July 22, 3 p.m. Iowa Central Field
NORTH SCOTT (30-5)
NORTH POLK (36-4)
Monday, July 22, 4:45 p.m. Channel Seeds Field
Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. Veterans’ Field
WESTERN DUBUQUE (30-9)
ADM (29-9)
Monday, July 22, 5:15 p.m. Iowa Central Field
FORT DODGE (30-12)
Diamond 1 (Channel Seeds Field)
Diamond 2 (Iowa Central Field)
Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.
Iowa Central Field
CHAMPIONSHIP
Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
Channel Seeds Field
Wednesday, 12:45 p.m.
Iowa Central Field
THIRD PLACE
Thursday, 6 p.m.
Iowa Central Field
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FORT DODGE’S STATE CHAMPIONSHP sign was added to the field this season. The Dodgers have now qualified for seven straight tournaments, with a title in 2021 and runner-up performances in 2020 and 2022.
photo by Britt Kudla
Tuesday, 10 a.m.
Yankee Field
5A BRACKETCLASS 5A
WEST DES MOINES VALLEY
(36-4)
Monday, July 22, 10 a.m.
Channel Seeds Field
CEDAR
RAPIDS PRAIRIE (24-17)
WAUKEE NORTHWEST (33-7)
Monday, July 22, 10:30 a.m.
Iowa Central Field
ANKENY (21-20)
Wednesday, 10 a.m.
Channel Seeds Field
Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.
Dodger Field
PLEASANT VALLEY (37-3)
Monday, July 22, 12:15 p.m.
Channel Seeds Field
WAUKEE (20-17)
MUSCATINE (27-10)
Monday, July 22, 12:45 p.m. Iowa Central Field
URBANDALE (22-18)
Diamond 1 (Channel Seeds Field)
Diamond 2 (Iowa Central Field)
CHAMPIONSHIP
Thursday, 5 p.m.
Channel Seeds Field
Wednesday, 12:15 p.m.
Channel Seeds Field
THIRD PLACE
Thursday, 3:30 p.m.
Iowa Central Field
NO. 1 VAN METER (40-1) VS. NO. 8 WEST FORK (18-7)
BULLDOGS
Front Row: Alice Ruggles, Mady Schnell, Katie Vaught, Kennedy Wiedman, Lauren Wallace, Madeline Waldorf, Finley Netten, Cali Richards and Emma Dea; Back Row: Ashlan Small, Audrey Barr, Ivy Vaught, Lydia Thummel, Ella Fennessey, Bianca Prickett, Katherine Shepard, Brooklyn Lyftogt, Halle Karaidos, Lily Lindsey, Jilly Wosmansky, Cielo Sparks and Marah Karaidos.
appearance for West Fork.
WARHAWKS
Front Row: Breea Weaver, Mallery Meier, MacKenzie Linderman, Breckyn Dickman and Kacie Fessler; Middle Row: Mary Schulz, Ava Huff, Preslee Dickman, Libby Trewin, JoAnna Wallace, Brylie Hubka, Sadie Winfrey and Jessica Minnier; Back Row: Nahla Wilson, Brooke Rother, Keara Wood, Brylee Dickman, Abby Schoning, Evelyn Hitzhusen and Bailey Hermann.
QUICK HITTER:
QUICK HITTER: Van Meter has won 37 straight games.
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NO. 4 EAST MARSHALL (32-3) VS. NO. 5 LISBON (27-12)
BLUE DEVILS
Front Row: Ava Bringmann, Rayne McIlrath, Morgan Neuroth and Makayla Kerber; Middle Row: Peyton Grabenbauer, Delaney Ryan, Alivia Neuroth, Libby Atcher, Kyla Goecke, Leia Collins, Makayla Hala and Vaeda Bryan; Back Row: Sydnee Fredregill, Coach Reagan McIlrath, Ashtyn Wheater, Lilly Dehl, Rylee Damman, Bailey Grant, Cora Talbert, Maddy White, Coach Greg Lee and Head Coach Jary Hoskey. Not pictured: Taylor Halverson.
East Marshall is back for the seventh time in school history.
LIONS
Front Row: Addie Clark, Kaitlynn Hasselbusch, Addi Petersen, Chloe Clausen, Lillian Gaiser and Gretchen Moehlman; Middle Row: Kyla Kahl, Lohgan Anderson, Kamryn Kahl, Sarah Dietsch, Brianna Turkington, Alexa Roos and Brynnley Patterson; Back Row: Rachel Robertson, Kim Blanchard, Morgan Sauser, Emma Dietsch, Mykala Luzum-Selmon, Emma Pleasant, Ashlyn Steen and Abbey Shultz.
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NO. 2 NORTHEAST (27-7) VS.
REBELS
Front Row: Emma Riessen, Bailey Petry, Ally Kane, Kaitlyn Hansen, Ella Trenkamp, Madison Kluever, Haleigh Banowetz and Piper Isbell; Back: Coach Bree Mangelsen, Coach Darwin Johnson, Alivia Chambers, Emma Kjergaard, Leah Mangelsen, Jordan Tegeler, Luxi Coutu, Raelyn Schroeder, Natalyn Tarr, Cadence Driscoll, Karleigh Hansen, Head Coach Travis Eversmeyer and Coach Alec Andersen.
The Rebels were 11-0 in conference play and outscored their opponents 122-8.
The Rockets have qualified for state in softball, volleyball and basketball this season.
ROCKETS
Front Row: Megan Lobberecht, Hailey Boyer, Aliya Wagamon and Sydney Collett; Middle: Madison Connell, Gracee Wade, Emma VanGorp, McKennah Jackson, Adison Glosser, Sadie Jager and Cadence Behymer; Back: Coach Madysen Wade, Coach Kylie Batterson, Lillie Carlson, Lanie Batterson, Kate Shafer, Ella Ray, Molly Shafer, Kaylee Helm, Gabby Wade and Head Coach Tony Fenton. Not pictured: Kendra Krause.
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NO. 3 AUDUBON (27-4) VS. NO. 6 WEST MONONA (33-7)
WHEELERS
Front Row: Hannah Nelson, Mattie Nielsen, Gemini Goodwin, Michelle Brooks, Alexis Obermeier, Addesyn Hocker and Jordan Porsch; Middle Row: Maya King, Alissa Testroet, Payton Gust, Mia Gust, Anna Larsen, Zoey Rasmussen, Harlee Fahn and Jordan Mulford; Back Row: Coach Kris Obermeier, Lucy Stanerson, Riley Miller,Bryli Petersen, Taryn Petersen, Emma Brand, Coach Hannah Thygesen and Head Coach Andrea Schwery.
SPARTANS
Front Row: Jersey Bryan, Annemarie
Bosanek, Kacy Miller, Joslin Gaukel, Brynn Stangel, Nevaeh Healy, Brynn Bellis, McKenna Baker, Kenzie Cameron, Kayla Cameron and Ashlee Pittet; Middle Row: Creighton Lichtenberg, Jessica Lyons, Ryleigh Ruth, Savannah Lucas, Jaci Jones, Brihanna Hill, Hannah Griffith and Carly Stangel; Back Row: Abby Hiatt, Mgr Maggie Lage, Coach Nichols, Coach Thompson, Coach B. Miller, Coach C. Miller and Georgia Jones.
NO. 2 WILLIAMSBURG (30-12) VS. NO. 7 PCM (24-4)
RAIDERS
Front Row: Grace Wright, Grace Weldon, Aliyah Pfannkuch, Valerie Altenhofen, Madison Sickles, Chloe Aossey, Sophia Grimm, Kiley Allen and Kaylin Becker; Middle Row: Jersey Metz, Makenna Hughes, Taylor Pitlick, Mya Simmons, Kalon Spratt, Shannon Finn, Ashlynn Fuhrman, Alley Gorsh and Sloane Curtin; Back Row: Coach Carly Campbell, Coach Adam C Berte, Abby Batey, Keston Spratt, Taylor Sanchez, Carly Rich, Baylie VonAhsen, Lilly Ness, Ava Hocker, Jordyn Skaggs, Makenna Capper, Braylee Plotz, Coach Jacob Holub and Coach Gwen Mews. Not Pictured: Clarissa Suhr, Kiley Suhr and Channing Becker.
Prairie City-Monroe is making its state tourney debut.
MUSTANGS
Front Row: Kate Nickelson, Courtney Cole, Hadley Millang, Holly Wood, Ryan DeVore, Lily Birkenholtz and Lexi Fagg; Middle Row: Peyton Lathrum, Scarlett Mosher, Camden Webb, Ila Keuning, Lilly Knapp, Libby Winters, Kinley Johannes and Carly Wilkerson; Back Row: Jayden Fridley, Tori Lindsay, Kyra Naeve, Addison Steenhoek, Lark Drake, Jorja Teeter, Rylee Parsons, Addison Hudnut and Lillian Humpal.
QUICK HITTER:
NO. 3 DUBUQUE WAHLERT (29-10) VS. SUMNER-FREDERICKSBURG (33-3)
GOLDEN EAGLES
Front Row: Lily Oberhoffer, Kylie Sieverding, Sadie Schultz, Claire Brosius, Natalie Ruba, Lydia Lundstrom and Addison Klein; Back Row: Head Coach Tyler Lang, Coach Alex Bahl, Ruth Tauber, Julia Roth, Leah Roling, Anna Roling, Camryn Theisen, Zoey Knepper, Hayley Lang, Coach Maria Klein and Coach Mark Rako. Not Pictured: Quinn Mettille.
QUICK HITTER:
Sumner-Fredericksburg-Tripoli is making its second trip to the state tournament, and its first trip since 2012.
COUGARS
Front Row: Greyson Smith, Erin Steege, Elle Wedemeier, Jana Meyer, Devyn Freitag, Sydney Zupke, Maggie Jones and Ella Pitz; Back Row: Coach Todd Heller, Coach Chantelle Nuss, Kylee Krueger, Isabel Bernard, Livy Schoonover, Aubree Land, Addi Murray, Alivia Seehase, Jamie Jones, Saela Steege, Coach Alicia Jones and Head Coach Kevin Bergman.
This is the third straight state tournament for the Golden Eagles.
QUICK HITTER:
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This is Solon's 14th state trip, but first since 2016. The Spartans won titles in 2003, 07, and 15.
SPARTANS
Front Row: Keegan Kleppe, Kayla Meseck, Livya Nelson, Olivia Trachta, McKenna Rogers and Layla Knazze; Back Row: Dillon Ostrander, Avery Babbitt, Emerson Miller, Laeni Hinkle, Izzy Frees, Maddyn Gates, Addi Walter, Addie Miller, Kendall Jensen, Zoey Grimm and Bailey Woolley.
NO. 1 BENTON (31-7) VS. NO. 8 SOLON (18-24)
BOBCATS
Front Row: Marissa Nolte, Ellie Williamson, Callan Keiper, Sophia Seeck, Tatum Schroeder, Kaitlyn Bonewitz, Paige Meyer, Lexie Pippert, Libi Frese and Layna Demoss; Back Row: Olivia Brendes, Emma Townsley, Cali Nolte, Laura Junge, Hannah Greiner, Brynnlee Seeck, Jessa Demoss and Ana Glawe.
NO. 4 DAVENPORT ASSUMPTION (25-12) NO. 5 ESTHERVILLE-LC (31-6)
KNIGHTS
Front Row: Madison Edwards, Kennedy Kane, Allie Casel, Bella Stoffregen, Charlotte Nigey, Addie Williamson, Emme Nigey, Lily Ohland and Sophia Caudle; Back Row: Coach Zack Murphy, Head Coach Tyler Edwards, Reese Graw, Alexis Pilgrim, Hadley Edwards, Shaine Timmons, Marissa Boynton, Harper Miller, Molly Roe, Kathryn Snyder, Brianna Biemann, Laura Lippincott, Kasyn Kurtz, CoachSydney Roe, Ciacg Izzy Krogman and Coach Allie Timmons.
QUICK HITTER:
Davenport Assumption ties a record held by Woodward-Granger, Akron-Westfield and Central Springs by making its ninth-consecutive trip.
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Estherville-Lincoln Central returns its entire lineup from its 2023 state qualifying team. This is the 11th trip and fourth straight for the Midgets.
MIDGETS
Front Row: Addison Hooge, Grace Nath, Mady Jewell; Middle Row: Haylee Stokes, Cara Schiltz, Suri Shatto, Kacie Brechwald and Jasey Anderson; Back Row: Tatum Dunlavy, Hillary Ruschy, Rylee Yager, Evi Nath, Arianna Beekman and Hope Pytleski. Not pictured: Brynlee Peta.
NO. 2 DALLAS CENTER-GRIMES (32-8) VS. NO.
7 CARLISLE (34-8)
MUSTANGS
Front Row: Alexa Hughes, Lydia Zaruba, Macee Reiling, Addie BergtholdHaroldson, Kale Montag, Bella Mulder and Haylee Uhl; Second Row: Addison Lyddon, Summer Campbell, Coach Bret Van De Pol, Coach Steve Schlafke, Coach Katelyn Lindeque, Lucy Garcia and Kylie Heaberlin; Third Row: Hayden Smith, Camila Rodriguez, Tessa Jones, Avery Short, Kerry Myers, Genevieve York, Ashlynn Cross and Delaney Fetters; Back Row: Amelia Ehlert, Jenah Gray, Paisley Heidgerken, Addie Abens, Tess McGuire, Reese Burke, Jenna Morrison, Aubrey Johansen and Brantley Praska.
WILDCATS
Front Row: Mckenna Whitten, Marlee Rivas, Margaret Theis, Aaliyah ZamoraGarcia, Chloe Roling, Anyah Oatts, Kaylee Johnson, Lacey Beller, Laynie Abel and Kameryn Hoffman; Second Row: Alyssa Eginoire, Frankee Neer, Harley Brower, Addyson Eginoire, Evan Johnson-Miers, Delaini Thompson, Addesyn Abel, Amber Dougherty, Allyson Nolte and Kaliyah Freeman; Third Row: Kaylee Janes, Marcella Krambeck, Adelyn Davis, Bella Wermager, Kinsie Davis, Claire Benson, Mira Heidemann, Alyvia Freeman, Mayzee Daugherty, Halle Ray and Natalie Ramsey; Back Row: Emily Nelson, Morgan Wilson, Makayla Blondowski, Harper Noland, Bella Egan, Josie Hemsted, Logan Brown, Ella Smith, Amare LaFollette-Brown, Madalyn Monson, Mallie Stoner, Addyson Sears and Mallori Stutsman.
NO. 3 NORWALK (29-7) VS. NO. 6 NORTH SCOTT (30-5)
WARRIORS
Front Row: Jaylynn Brandt, Grace Dehmer, Jada Livingston, Lauren Black, Addi
Downe, Dani Peters, Hailey Hook, Cambry Livingston; Middle Row: Bailey Birmingham, Kalli Henke, Leah Crick and Ava Garvey; Back Row: Nyah Hulbert, Olivia Dougherty, Reese Heim, Payton Travis, Lilly Garvey, Addie Fisher, Maddie Gullion, Hadley Michael, Halie Karnatz and Carly Brewer.
LANCERS
Front Row: Anna Campbell, Mayah Vogt, Mckinley Toohey, Kamilah
Eller; Middle Row: Cadey Bredar, Rylee Daniels, Jayda Neiber, Brinley Schroeder, Aubrey Toohey and Natalie Willis; Back Row: Coach Hallie
Eller, Alyanna Nelson, Laney Welge, Chevelle Kingsley, Sydney Skarich, Adalynn Johnson and Head Coach Holly Hoelting.
NO. 1 NORTH POLK (36-4) VS. WESTERN DUBUQUE (30-9)
COMETS
Front Row: Kalli Edwards, Addison Fiore, Audrey Lucas, Jocelyn Manock, Jenna Manock, Isabella Bauer and Larissa Koth; Middle: Jaslyn Rasmussen, Alexandra Mohlke, Ava Husak, Ava Koudelka, Lucy Lucas, Peyton Westra, Elyse Engebretson, Lauren Ausborn and Katelyn Klever; Back: Coach Sydney Carroll, Leah Muth, Jaiden Uhl, Madelyn Klever, Tessa Dillinger, Reese Smithey, Qwynn Nerem, Marissa Cordero, Rylee Schmidt, Coach Tracy Klever and Head Coach Rick Dillinger.
QUICK HITTER:
North Polk returns everyone from last year’s qualifying team.
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Western Dubuque, which won the state title in 2021, is making back-to-back state trips.
BOBCATS
Front Row: Morgan Hosch, Baylee Neyen, Carson Koerperich, Kiya Steger, Katie McKenna and Hannah Hoefer; Back Row: Coach Dusty Berning, Kaitlyn Thole, Evelyn White, Taylor Witzel, Melanie Runde, Carly Vogel, Racquel Fern, Evelynn Koopmann and Coach Rex Massey.
QUICK HITTER:
This is the seventh straight state trip for the Dodgers.
DODGERS
Front Row: Lilly Hruska, Calliegh Zimmermann, Maeleena Meyer, Aubrey Alstott, Ellie Doster, Macy Brown, Mackenzie McIlrath, Meah McCaleb, Kamryn Gochee, Hope Alstott, Katie Mason and Teryn Rippentrop; Back Row: Emma Mathis, Charlotte Breeser, Grace Nichols, Natalie Baade, Sydney Carver, Lucy Porter, Cadence Touney, Linnie Pratt, Ava Wessels, Ashlyn Wills and Maddie Hoshaw.
TIGERS
Front Row: Payton Taylor, Aubrey Winter, Ellis Smith, Cameran Smith, Aleah Johnson and Finley Schaul; Middle Row: Lexi Maxwell, Lauryn Troster, Lauren
Hagedorn, Kinzie Maxwell, Olivia Wyant and Aniston Tollari; Back Row: MaKenna Pitlick, Addison Herrick, Macy Person, Kennedy Stanford, Kaylee Smith, Madi James. Not pictured: Aubrey Noring, Elliotte Von Roden, Peyton Herrick and Reese VandeNoord.
NO. 1 WEST DES MOINES VALLEY (36-4) VS. CEDAR RAPIDS PRAIRIE (24-17)
HAWKS
Front Row: Marie Burns, Drew Parsons, Piper Johnson, Riley Redig, Lucee Howe and Hannah Rudd; Middle Row: Coach Hynek, Lola Hawkins, Elizabeth Burns, Kennady Johnson, Reece Goerdt, Cora Frese, Audrey Lueck and Coach Moss; Back Row: Coach Frese, Ella Trewin, Emeri Hill, Bentley Rust, Lyla Canny, Deija Cooper, Tatum Goerdt, Megan Papesh and Coach Kaalberg.
TIGERS
Front Row: Brynn Cibula, Press Roemmich, Tealey Schwingendorf, Ilsa Hervey, Paige Christenson, Drew Cooley, Joselyn Muir, Emily King, Alexa Stevermer, Chloe Evert and Marin Heller; Back Row: Kari Rose, Piper Broderick, Aubrey Wright, Emma Scully, Mackenzie Mohler, Head Coach Tom Bakey, Coach Megan Rushing, Coach Randy Ripperger, Nia Finn, Claire Long, Mera Hart, Anna Eastin, Ireland Broderick and Audrey Heller.
NO. 4 WAUKEE NORTHWEST (33-7) VS. NO. 5 ANKENY (21-20)
WOLVES
Front Row: Neva Polc, Shay Davis, Hazel Leinen, Gabby Kerschke, Avery Lewis, Meredith Thomsen and Addi Blythe; Middle Row: Aubrey Schultz, Maggie Allen, Claire Martins, Alayna Schulte, Sophia Schlader, Ella Wuebben, Sophie Homan and Kenley Sanger; Back Row: Laurel Richards, Aunya Van Zetten, Kaylee Cords, Lilah Kress, Sophia Walton, Rylie Ovel, Ava Hohenadel, Payton Smith and Gwyn Llewellyn.
HAWKETTES
Front Row: Ava Larson, Kensington Arringdale, Kaylyn Miller, Avery Nelson, Autumn Leinen, Makenna McClintic, Brette Bentz, Aubrey Lensmeyer and Logan Dougherty; Middle Row: Lauren Fisher, Mckenna Byers, Marah Hansen, Sophia Medici, Ella Luther, Eva Drew, Madison Meyers and Kayla Fox; Back Row: Hannah Howard, Ava Tomlinson, Josie Parton, Coach Sarah Saladino, Coach David Bingham and Coach Kennedy.
QUICK HITTER:
Ankeny is qualified for the 29th time, which moves them into a tie with Charles City for second in appearances.
NO. 2
PLEASANT
VALLEY (37-3) VS. NO. 7 WAUKEE (20-17)
SPARTANS
Front Row: Coach Peggy Klingler, Mckynley Gnewuch, Jayla Bischoff, Kami
Wood, Mary Paige Withers, Jessie Clemons, Ava Crowley, Kasey Kane and Addison Ohda; Back Row: Coach Zach Miller, Eden Russmann, Kaitlyn Merkel, Ella Rubel, Macyn Bischoff, Mackenzie Fah, Taylor Harris, Abby Rogers, Ashley Hansen, Grace George, Sarah Rigdon and Head Coach Amanda Ray.
QUICK HITTER: Waukee is making its second trip in three years. They upset defending state champion Ankeny Centennial to reach the field.
WARRIORS
Front Row: Ella McGee, Zana Zeleke, Noelle Determan, Reagan Hall, Talia Lavorato, Brynn Herren and Lily Rand; Back Row: Sam Shepard, Sena Lunde, Marin Jacobsen, Allison Burger, Allie Lair, Mara Yokiel, Beth Scott and Ella Van Heuverswyn.
NO. 3 MUSCATINE (27-10) VS. NO. 6 URBANDALE (22-18)
MUSKIES
Front Row: Jeni Jarrett, Teagan Schutte, Ysabel Lerma, Mia Molina, Lilly Gray, Kaitlyn Haag, Sadie Manjoine and Savanah Gutierrez; Back Row: Heidi Grosvenor, Aubrey Bender, Skyler Peterson, Lucy Hoag, Bella Staats, Cheyenne Mosier and Bella Jones and Elsie Lewis.
Urbandale is making its 20th trip to Rogers Park.
J-HAWKS
Front Row: Kady Oppold, Marlie Schneider, Hayley Crowdis, Brookelyn Hartman, Sydney Hasson and Lola Cunningham; Middle Row: Sarah Webster, Morgan Barry, Avery McKinney, Ella Schott, Tatum Johnson, Aubrey Schuman and Rylie Pruitt; Back Row: Coach Emily Rottinghaus, Kyra Kain, Bella Oberbroeckling, Arabella Page, Bri Tigges, Jaidan Abel, Alexa Richmond, Head Coach Amber Salmon and Coach Allison Yoder. Not pictured: Madi Reed and Payton Traynor. QUICK HITTER:
