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Thunder-struck

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West Marshall freshman Alayna Frederick walks off the field as second-ranked Grand View Christian celebrates its 12-4, five-inning victory over the No. 14 Trojans in Monday’s Class 2A Region 1 final at Hoover High School in Des Moines. The Trojans were denied their first trip to the state ...

Jackson can avoid domestic violence charge

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LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson, who was arrested on June 9 on suspicion of felony domestic violence, has the opportunity to avoid criminal charges. Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office spokesman Ivor Pine confirmed in a statement to The Associated Press on Monday ...

No. 6 Dragons eliminate Bobcats

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JOHNSTON — The Johnston baseball program celebrated its 12th-straight Central Iowa Metropolitan League championship this summer. Marshalltown baseball coach Colton Hanke was excited to have fielded teams at all three competitive levels. The two teams at opposite ends of the spectrum got ...

Spartans survive Trojans in 10

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GRUNDY CENTER — A pitcher’s duel for the ages was a draw. In the end, it came down to one more play made by Grundy Center. Spartan senior Pete Lebo hit a walk-off, two-run home run with two outs in the bottom of the 10th inning to send Grundy Center past the West Marshall baseball team ...

Mustangs mow down Sailors

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LE GRAND — East Marshall senior Peyton Grabenbauer pitched a two-hit shutout and the Mustangs smacked Waterloo Columbus 8-0 in six innings in Friday’s Class 2A Region 8 softball semifinal to advance to within one win of a third-straight trip to state. The Mustangs (23-9) will face No. 8 ...

Greenwood powers Trojans into regional final

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STATE CENTER — Anything West Marshall junior Aubree Greenwood contributes on top of her pitching is considered gravy. As if throwing a five-hitter wasn’t enough, Greenwood popped her first home run of the season to lead the No. 14 West Marshall softball team to a Class 2A Region 1 triumph ...