1A

Bishop Heelan – 3 vs Center Point-Urbana – 1

Denver – 5 vs Underwood – 3

Hudson – 5 vs Des Moines Christian – 2 

Assumption – 5 vs Nevada – 1

2A 

Waverly-Shell Rock – 5 vs Indianola – 1

ADM – 2 vs Independence – 1 

Dallas Center-Grimes – 5 vs Pella – 0 

Xavier – 10 vs Bondurant-Farrar – 0 

3A 

Waukee Northwest – 3 vs Bettendorf – 0 

Waukee – 2 vs Ankeny – 1 

Linn-Mar – 3 vs WDM Valley – 0 

Ankeny Centennial – 3 vs Johnston – 2 (2OT/PKs) 

SOFTBALL

Hawkeye Ten Conference

Lewis Central 11 Denison-Schleswig 1 

Western Iowa Conference

Missouri Valley 4 AHSTW 1 

BASEBALL

Hawkeye Ten Conference 

Lewis Central 11 Denison-Schleswig 1

Western Iowa Conference 

Missouri Valley 6 AHSTW 0

Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch is one of three drivers conducting two days of tire testing at the Iowa Speedway leading up to the August third Iowa Corn 350. The goal is to help Goodyear to provide the information needed to find the ideal compound.

Weather limited the drivers to about two and a half hours on the track on Tuesday and Busch says it can take several hours to get the answers.

Chase Briscoe won an Xfinity Series race at Iowa in 2019. He finished 28th a year ago in the Cup Series debut at the track.

Briscoe says calculations are made on how the tire will react when the racing begins.

Briscoe is looking forward to returning with the Cup Series.

Austin Cindric has a win at Talladega this season and says the drivers used several different types of tires.

Cindric says getting early track time can be a plus when race weekend arrives.

IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Iowa Athletics Department plans to continue renovating Duane Banks Field, the home of the University of Iowa baseball team, pending approval by the Board of Regents, State of Iowa, next week.

The second phase of a donor-funded project to improve the game-day experience would consist of reconstructing the press box, adding new seating, and other improvements, including an ADA-compliant restroom and ramp to connect the new clubhouse and the first base line grandstand.

A new seating bowl will be added between the two main fan entrances and a new aluminum bleacher system will be constructed in the main grandstand seating area with a new press box positioned atop the seating bowl. A new cable-tension ball netting system spanning the entire distance of the existing and new grandstands will be installed.

“We are excited to move forward with the next phase of our stadium renovation,” said Iowa head baseball coach Rick Heller. “This phase will improve the stadium seating behind home plate and bring us a new press box with modern amenities.”

The planned $5.8 million project will be funded by gifts to the Department of Athletics. If approved, construction would begin the summer of 2026.

For additional information on the baseball stadium campaign visit hawkeyesports.com/revitalize-duane-banks-field.

The Hawkeyes have advanced to the postseason in each of the last 10 seasons under Heller. Iowa has averaged 32 wins per year under Heller’s leadership, appearing in three NCAA Regionals and claiming the first Big Ten Tournament title in program history. Since 2015, Iowa is 180-55 in games played at Duane Banks Field.

The university has committed to investing in Duane Banks Field since its inception in 1974. In 2002, former Hawkeye and former major leaguer Cal Eldred donated funds for the installation of lights. From 2014-15, the field surface was replaced by AstroTurf and a state-of-the-art videoboard was installed. The most recent phase of renovations in 2024-25 saw new AstroTurf installed on the field, as well as the construction of a new clubhouse and batting cages.

The planned renovations will elevate the overall experiences for players, coaches, spectators and media.

One of the founding members of what is now called the American Rivers Conference is leaving. Darin Svenson reports.*

Luther has struggled in football in recent years. The Norse have won a total of five games in the last six full seasons and the school’s last conference title came back in 1978.

IOWA CITY, Iowa – Auburn transfer Emma Tothová has signed a scholarship agreement with the University of Iowa tennis program, it was announced Monday by head coach Sasha Boros.  She will have three seasons of eligibility remaining with the Hawkeyes.

During her freshman season with the Tigers, Tothová recorded six singles and three doubles victories.  Three of her singles wins came in duals competing on courts four, five and six.

“I am incredibly thankful for everything I’ve experienced so far, and I’m beyond excited to continue my journey with the Iowa Hawkeyes,” said Tothová. “I can’t wait to grow as both a player and a person, and I’m ready to give it my all on and off the court.”

Tothová, a native of Bratislava, Slovakia, represented her country in the 2024 Billie Jean King Cup, adding international experience to her resume. As a junior, she claimed two ITF doubles titles in 2021 and reached a career-high ITF junior ranking of No. 392. She also earned a WTA singles ranking of No. 716.

“I am thrilled to welcome Emma to Iowa tennis,” said Boros. “She is a fantastic addition to our program in every way. She is a talented player with immense experience and success.  She will make a positive impact both on and off the court in Hawkeye athletics. I can’t wait to start the season and get back on court with our team.”

Tothová attended Galileo Economy High School in Slovakia.

The Hawkeyes finished the 2025 season with a 13-11 overall record and earned its first NCAA Tournament berth since 2010.

1A

Semifinal: Xavier 5 Kuemper Catholic 1

Kuemper winner: Charlotte Schwabe

Semifinal: Pella 5 Decorah 2

Third Place: Decorah 5 Kuemper Catholic 1

Kuemper winner: Sophia Tidgren

Championship: Xavier 5 Pella 2

2A

Semifinal: Dowling Catholic 5 WDM Valley 2

Semifinal: Waukee Northwest 5 Johnston 2

Third Place: Johnston 5 WDM Valley 1

Championship: Waukee Northwest 5 Dowling Catholic 1

1A

Iowa City Regina – 1 vs St. Albert – 0

Hudson – 2 vs West Central Valley – 0

Van Meter – 1 vs North Fayette Valley – 0

West Sioux – 2 vs West Liberty – 0

2A

Bishop Heelan Catholic – 2 vs Wahlert Catholic – 1

Gilbert – 2 vs Knoxville – 1

Williamsburg – 2 vs Notre Dame, Burlington – 1

Webster City – 1 vs Sioux Center – 0

3A

Cedar Rapids Washington – 3 vs Dallas Center-Grimes – 0

Spencer – 2 vs Urbandale – 0

Iowa City Liberty – 1 vs Des Moines Hoover – 0

Norwalk – 3 vs Indianola – 1

4A

WDM Valley – 3 vs Pleasant Valley – 0

Johnston – 5 vs Dowling Catholic – 0

Ankeny – 3 vs Des Moines Roosevelt – 1

Ames – 1 vs Iowa City High – 0

The Atlantic Trojan Softball team completed a doubleheader sweep of the Harlan Cyclones on Monday night. In game one, the offense took over early and often. Put together with a perfect performance on the mound, the Trojans cruised to a 12-0 victory. Although the offense was a little more subdued in game two, it was still more than enough to get the job done while a duo of Trojan pitchers held firm to give Atlantic an 8-1 win in game two.

Despite the offense being the story of game one, the opening inning belonged to the pitchers. Camryn Goshorn retired the Trojans in order, while Zoey Kirchhoff returned the favor to the Cyclones. It was the second inning that kicked-started the Trojan offense. Jillian Saathoff started the rally with a double (her first of three hits in game one). The next two Trojans would reach base safely before Makenna Schroeder knocked in her first of two RBIs to put Atlantic up 3-0. The next at bat, Lila Wiederstein hit the first of four Trojan homers to open up a five-run lead.

The Trojans added three more long bombs in the third. Kirchhoff, Saathoff, and Peyton McLaren all sent balls over the fence. In addition to a Wiederstein double and a McKenna Sonntag single, the Trojans took a commanding 12-0 lead.

Where the offensive performance was explosive, the pitching performance from Zoey Kirchhoff was clinical. Her ability to change speeds set up her rise-ball, and she was largely untouchable. Putting up a perfect four innings, Kirchhoff collected six strikeouts en route to a shutout win.

Unlike game one, Atlantic scored in the opening inning of game two. Wiederstein led off with a triple and was driven in the following at-bat by Dylin Ball. Despite the early start, the Trojans would be held at bay by Lauren Schmitz. It wasn’t until the fourth that Atlantic would score four straight baserunners. This included Wiederstein’s fourth RBI of the day.

On the mound, the tag team of Peyton McLaren and Brynn Lamp were more than capable of holding off the Cyclones. McLaren started the ball game and was nearly perfect. Working four innings, she gave up just a single hit in the fourth representing Harlan’s first baserunner of the day. Although she struggled at times with location, she battled back in counts numerous times and ended her outing with six strikeouts. Brynn Lamp came in to close the door. Despite giving up four hits, she was able to limit the damage to just one run as the Trojans walked away from Harlan with two wins.

All in all, it was a very solid night for the Trojans. Wiederstein went 4-for-7 with 5 RBIs, Saathoff went 3-for-5 with 2 extra-base hits, and Makenna Schroeder went 4-for-6 with three RBIs. Although there are some things to work on, it was a good showing for the Trojans in a series they’ve dominated of late.  The Pair of wins moved the Trojans to 6-1 on the season. Up next is a highly anticipated ranked matchup with Creston Tuesday night. The matchup is scheduled for 7:30 pm at Creston.