Class 1A

Don Bosco, Gilbertville 3, Newman Catholic, Mason City 2

For the first time since 1978, the Dons are state champs. Don Bosco took down Newman Catholic 3-2 in the Class 1A title game Saturday. The Dons denied the Knights’ quest for a four-peat with an offensive boom in the bottom of the sixth. Don Bosco’s Charlie Hogan entered Saturday’s contest with just three hits all season, one of which coming earlier in the state tournament. But on Saturday, the junior connected on a pair of big-time hits, including the go-ahead RBI double in the bottom of the sixth. Hogan finished a perfect 2-for-2 from the plate Saturday.

Class 2A

Van Meter 6, Des Moines Christian 0

For the first time in school history, the Bulldogs are back-to-back state champions. Van Meter defeated Des Moines Christian 6-0 in the 2A championship Saturday, claiming the school’s second title in as many years. This was Van Meter’s third title in school history. The Bulldogs won in 2019 and 2003. Both teams are members of the West Central Conference. Van Meter won the regular-season meeting 1-0.

Class 3A

Norwalk 8, Gilbert 6

Norwalk won its first state tournament in more than 10 years, taking down Gilbert 8-6 on Saturday for the Class 3A title.

Class 4A

Johnston 11, Ankeny 8

Johnston clinched its fifth title in program history with an 11-8 win over Ankeny in the 4A state championship game Saturday night at Principal Park. The Dragons rallied from a 7-3 deficit, outscoring the Hawks 8-1 over the game’s final three innings. Johnston previously won the state tournament in 2017, 2013, 2008, and 1977.