![]() ![]() "Even with the 1-0 lead throughout, that was when (the adrenaline) was really high." "I had that adrenaline going and it kept me up throughout the game," said Maestretti, who was masterful for the Lions all weekend, including Saturday's semifinal victory over Frederick. She struck out 17 Tigers en route to a 3-0 win and the schools first 4A title in the sport. She threw well over 2,000 pitches this season and might have saved her best effort for Saturday's Class 4A state title game against Holy Family at Aurora Sports Park. The Lions hurler was nothing short of amazing all year long for the reigning Class 3A champions in their move to Class 4A. They’ll face a stiff district challenge from Bellevue, which also has a star in junior Payton Griebel.AURORA - If you need Lutheran junior pitcher Hailey Maestretti, she'll be in the ice bath in the training room at school for the next few days. Is this a return to the glory days for Iowa City Regina? Led by junior Aidan O’Neil, the Regals are ranked No. Regina’s Mya Whitaker could be a factor in the individual race. Iowa City Regina has the inside track for the second spot, but keep an eye on Danville. Led by freshman ace Desi Lang, Hudson is the favorite. Individual contenders include Noah Valenzuela of East Buchanan and Adric Schmitz of Valley Lutheran. The Lynx are projected as the team champion, with Wapsie Valley the likely runner-up.Įast Marshall and North Linn are the favorites to advance to Fort Dodge. 1 on the IATC list of 1A girls, and she is an overwhelming favorite to win at Eldora. The sixth-place state finisher last year, North Linn junior Meghan Wheatley has vaulted to No. Individual contenders include Jacob Schellhorn of MFL MarMac, Marcus Blount of Clinton Prince of Peace, Keaton Reimer of Clayton Ridge and Adam Knepper of Cascade. Still, she is the individual favorite in a field that also includes Wagner and Maquoketa Valley freshman Taryn Burbridge.Ĭascade and Clayton Ridge are co-favorites, with Maquoketa Valley lurking. Calamus-Wheatland sophomore Noelle Steines won a state title last year, but has battled injury this season. Cascade has the inside track to second place. 3 and a heavy favorite to earn regional-champion honors. ![]() Led by veteran Billie Wagner, reigning champion South Winneshiek is ranked No. Bonneson of Danville-New London are the leading individuals. Grundy Center/Gladbrook-Reinbeck, Pella Christian and Mid-Prairie are top candidates to snag the final two spots. The only sure thing appears to be Danville-New London, which should breeze to the title. Mid-Prairie junior Danielle Hostetler is a two-time state champion, and the Hostetler sisters have won six in a row. Albia is a good bet for second, with Pella Christian and Union Community battling for third. They are favorites to rule this regional. The Golden Hawks are five-time defending state champions and ranked No. 2 among 2A boys and will be chased by Oelwein’s Conall Sauser. ![]() Charlie Sieck of Starmont-West Central is ranked No. Anamosa appears to have a slight edge over New Hampton for the third state berth. The individual field is stacked with four top-10 runners - Katelyn Johnson of Osage, Kinze Shea of Crestwood, Campbelle Colbet of New Hampton and Avery Trunkhill of Denverĭenver and Oelwein are co-favorites for the title. Tipton’s Clay Bohlmann and Mediapolis’ Solomon Zaugg are the top individuals.īarring disaster, Denver and Williamsburg appear to be locks to advance, with Crestwood, New Hampton and Osage battling for the final spot. Host Monticello figures to grab the final state slot, though Mediapolis could challenge. Add your contacts.ĭefending state champion Tipton (ranked No. You will begin to receive our weekly Prep Sports updates.
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