The 2022 softball season presented plenty of memorable moments for North Union. And while it didn’t end the way the Warriors wanted, they were still proud to return home with a fourth place trophy in Class 2A. No. 1 Central Springs topped second-ranked North Union for the second time ...

Martensdale-St. Marys made a habit of beating defending state champions in their second straight trip to the Class 1A state tournament at Rogers Park. The Blue Devils (26-4 overall) beat top-seed North Linn (33-10) 6-2 in the third-place game on Friday at Rogers Park. In the quarterfinals, ...

Williamsburg bounced back from a tough loss in the state semifinals in a big way, taking third in Class 3A with an 11-1 five inning victory over Saydel Friday at Rogers Park. The Raiders (34-11 overall) are coached by Adam C. Berte, a graduate of Twin River Valley and Iowa Central. ...

Lori Branderhorst is always thinking ahead when it comes to hosting the state softball championships at Rogers Sports Complex. The long-time Fort Dodge parks and recreation director doesn’t take anything for granted in preparation for this week, which represented the 53rd consecutive year ...

The tears were going to come either way, win or lose. Knowing this was it. The end of an era. Their final day together, as either back-to-back state champions or three-time finalists. The top-ranked and top-seeded Fort Dodge softball team wanted to ride off into the sunset together with the ...

When Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union Executive Director Jean Berger discusses the state softball tournament in Fort Dodge, she uses words more apropos of a family reunion than a business transaction. “The best part of being here is really feeling wanted,” Berger said. “State ...