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2016

featuring team photos, capsules and schedules for our area baseball and softball teams

INDEX OF TEAMS 2 Creston 3 Orient-Macksburg 4 Nodaway Valley 5 Murray 5 East Union 6 Mount Ayr 6 Diagonal 7 Lenox 8 Southwest Valley

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Creston baseball Creston baseball schedule

CNA photo by RYAN KRONBERG

Members of the 2016 Creston baseball team are front row, from left, Bryce Fitzgerald, Eli Loudon, Beau Barncastle, Gavin Gillam, Garrett Dahl, Dustin Merritt and Luke Latham. Back row, assistant coach Brandon Phipps, James McDonald, Michael Scherer, Gavin Woods, Jaden Driskell , Chase Shiltz, Kadon Hulett, Cody Crawford, Rylan Luther, Brendon McDowell, Nathan Pudenz, Kendall Crawford, Jack Frey and head coach Steve Birchard.

CRESTON BASEBALL Coach: Steve Birchard, 8th year. Brandon Phipps, assistant coach. Jerry Hartman, freshman coach.

Last year: 14-16 overall, 11-9 Hawkeye 10 (7th place). Beat Glenwood in district before losing to state runner-up Harlan, 4-3, in 12 innings in district final.

Seniors lost: Conner Pals, all-Hawkeye 10 shortstop, .309, 22 runs, 8 stolen bases.

Returning letterwinners: Cody Crawford, Jr., OF-IF-P; Brody Frain, Jr., IF-P; Kadon Hulett, Jr., IF-C-P; Brenden McDowell, Jr., IF-P; Chase Shiltz, Jr., IF-P; Gavin Woods, Jr., OF; Jaden Driskell, So., IF-C-P; Dustin Merritt, So., OF-IF-P. New prospects: Garrett Dahl, So., OF; Michael Scherer, So. OF-P; Beau Barncastle, Fr., IF-C-P; Bryce Fitzgerald, Fr., IF-C-P. Conference prediction: “Harlan lost only two seniors from their (28-8) state runner-up team,” Birchard said. “We hope to jump into the mix of the top teams.” He said Lewis Central won the conference last year at 17-3 and returns talent including pitcher Caleb Shudak. St. Albert was 24-13 and returns standout Travis Miller. Pitchers Ryan Hawkins and Brendan Holmes lead a strong Atlantic team coming off a 21-13 season.

June 10 — vs. Atlantic, 7:30 p.m.

June 13 — vs. Red Oak, 7:30 p.m.

June 14 — vs. Glenwood, 7:30 p.m.

June 16 — at Denison-Schleswig (DH), 5:30 p.m.

June 20 — at Clarinda, 7:30 p.m.

June 21 — vs. Shenandoah, 7:30 p.m.

June 23 — vs. C.B. St. Albert (DH), 5:30 p.m.

June 25 — at Woodward-Granger tournament, 10:30 a.m.

June 27 — vs. Martensdale-St. Marys, 7:30 p.m.

June 28 — at Red Oak, 7:30 p.m.

June 30 — at Atlantic 7:30 p.m.

July 1 — vs. Treynor, noon July 5 — at Winterset, 7:30 p.m.

July 7 — at Lewis Central (DH), 5:30 p.m.

July 11 — at ADM (Adel), 7:30 p.m.

July 12 — vs. Chariton, 7:30 p.m.

July 15 — District tournament, TBA

Creston softball Creston softball schedule

CNA photo by KALEB CARTER

Members of the 2016 Creston softball team are front row, from left: Mattie Wheeler, Josie Sickels, Taylor Briley, Jami Sickels, Kiersten Latham and Alyssa Higgins. Back row, from left: Morgan Shawler, Morghan Frey, Shelby Palser, Lexie Little, Cali Foglesong, Chloe Hagle, Alli Thomsen and Cayla Maitlen. Not pictured: head coach Mike McCabe and assistant coach Teri Keeler.

June 10 - Creston Tournament Varsity Classic TBD June 11 - Creston Tournament Varsity Classic TBD June 13 - Red Oak 7:30 p.m.

June 14 - Glenwood 7:30 p.m.

June 16 - at Denison-Schleswig 5:30 and 7:30 p.m.

June 18 - Oskaloosa 11:00 a.m.

June 20 - at Clarinda 7:30 p.m.

June 21 - Shenandoah 7:30 p.m.

June 23 - St. Albert Catholic 5:30 and 7:30 p.m.

June 25 - at Cedar Rapids - Jefferson Varsity Classic June 28 - at Red Oak 3:30 p.m.

June 30 - at Atlantic CSD 5:30 and 7:30 p.m.

July 1 - at Winterset 7:30 p.m.

CRESTON SOFTBALL Coach: Mike McCabe, 14th year.

Last year: 30-7, 17-3 1st in Hawkeye 10; third place at Class 4A state tournament.

Seniors lost: Haylee LaMasters, Natalie Mostek, Brenna Baker.

Returning letterwinners: Taylor Briley, Sr., P/SS; Alli Thomsen, Sr., 1B; Shelby Palser, Sr., 2B; Alyssa Higgins, Sr., OF/3B; Jami Sickels, Sr., OF; Josie Sickels, Sr., OF; Lexie Little, Jr., 3B/SS; Chloe Hagle, So., C. New prospects: Cali Foglesong, Jr.; Mattie Wheeler, Jr.; Morghan Frey, Jr.; Morgan Shawler, Jr.; Cayla Maitlen, So.; Kiersten Latham, So.; Cassity Conley, So.; Macey Andreason, So.; Brielle Baker, Fr.; Saige Rice, Fr.; Taylor Buxton, Fr.; Megan Haley, Fr.; Breanna Ross, Fr.; Mary Ott, Fr.; Maura Kinsella, Fr.; Devon Buls, Fr.; Marika Chubick, Fr.; Billie Fogle, Fr. Conference prediction: McCabe expects Harlan to be right at the top again, returning seven juniors and seniors. Atlantic returns everyone, including pitcher Ally Andersen. Lewis Central returns both pitchers and played a lot of sophomores last year.

“I expect us to be in the hunt, would be disappointed if we weren’t,” McCabe said. “It’ll be competitive, and it’s going to take all 20 games to determine it. We’ll have a target on our back and, we’re going to step up to the challenge of defending it.”

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Orient-Macksburg baseball

ORIENT-MACKSBURG BASEBALL Coach: Drew Dornack, 1st year.

Last year: 10-11, 6-2 tied for 1st in Bluegrass Conference.

Seniors lost: Jordan Thompson, Seth White.

Returning letterwinners: Joey Huntington, Sr.; Jesse Johnson, Sr.; Dylan Nichols, Jr.; Jackson Mikkelsen, Jr.; Keaton Eslinger, Jr.; Triston Davidson, Jr; Blake Sevier So. New prospects: Dylan Holste Fr.; Treyg Webb, So. Conference prediction: “Moravia has to be the clear favorite with everyone coming back from last year,” coach Dornack said. “For us we have a lot of moving parts in our line up the year and people are learning new roles.”

O-M baseball schedule CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER

Members of the 2016 Orient-Macksburg baseball team are, from left in front, Keaton Eslinger, Joey Huntington, Carson Thompson, Dylan Nichols, Jesse Johnson, Treyg Webb and Dewayne Figgins. Back row: Assistant coach Nick Ray, Jackson Mikkelsen, Dylan Holste, Noah Nichols, Triston Davidson, Blake Sevier, William Sevier, AJ Kralik and head coach Drew Dornack.

June 11 — at Bedford Tournament, TBA June 15 — vs. East Mills, 4 p.m.

June 16 — vs. Twin Cedars, 6 p.m.

June 17 — at at Moulton-Udell, 6 p.m.

June 22 — at Central Decatur, 6 p.m.

June 23 — at Mormon Trail, 6 p.m.

June 24 — vs. Murray, 4 p.m.

June 27 — at Melcher-Dallas, 5 p.m.

June 28 — vs. CAM, 4 p.m.

June 29 — at Murray, 6 p.m.

July 5 — at Guthrie Center, 6 p.m.

July 6 — at Extra-Elk Horn-Kimbalton July 7 — vs. Mount Ayr

Orient-Macksburg softball ORIENT-MACKSBURG Softball Coach: Mike Cooley, 2nd year.

Last year: 0-19, 0-9 in Bluegrass Conference, last place finish.

Seniors lost: Shannon Eads, Courtney Neal.

Returning letterwinners: Brooklyn Sammons, So.; Pheonix White, So.; Jensen Carson, So.; Ashlyn Kralik, So.; Haylee Gardner, Fr.; Behle Ott, Fr.; Cameo Walker, Fr. New prospects: Kaela Eslinger, 8th.; Cortney Gross, 8th.; Caitlyn Buckman, 8th.; Hayli Shinn, 8th.; Sammi Long, 8th.

Conference prediction: “We are probably the youngest and least experienced team in the conference,’ Coach Mike Cooley said. “I look for us to improve and gain some confidence as the season progresses. How fast depends on the younger players learning to play at the faster high school pace.The girls are working hard and we are staying upbeat and everyone trying to find their own potential.”

O-M softball schedule June 11 — at West Central Valley 6 p.m.

June 15 — Orient Tournament TBA June 16 — Twin Cedars 6 p.m.

June 17 — at Moulton-Udell 8 p.m.

June 18 — Orient-Macksburg Tournament TBA June 21 — vs. Seymour, 8 p.m.

June 22 — at Nodaway Valley, 6 p.m.

June 23 — at Mormon Trail, 8 p.m.

June 24 — vs. Murray, 6 p.m.

June 28 — vs. CAM, 6 p.m.

June 29 — at Mount Ayr, TBA July 2 — at Mount Ayr Tournament, TBA July 5 — At Regional Tournament, TBA

CNA photo by KALEB CARTER

Members of the 2016 Orient-Macksburg softball team are, from left in front: Hayli Shinn, Sammi Long, Kaela Eslinger, Haylee Gardner and Ashlyn Kralik. Back row: Jensen Carson, Behle Ott, Cortney Gross, Caitlyn Buckman, Brooklyn Sammons, Cameo Walker and head coach Mike Cooley. Not pictured is Pheonix White.

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Nodaway Valley baseball

CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER

Members of the 2016 Nodaway Valley softball team are front row, from left: Tyler Vandewater, Cole Shike, Aryll Shantz, Brady Hilpipre, Kooper Brown, Spencer Lamb. Middle row: Thomas Britten, Nathan Hudson, Spencer Thompson, Corbin Bond, Beau Weinheimer, Max Kuhns, Kody Paxton. Back: Coach Dan Jameson, Joe Herr, Jackson Lamb, Sam Marnin, Ryan Jensen, Ryan Baudler and coach Allen Marnin.

Nodaway Valley baseball schedule June 10 — at Central Decatur, 6 p.m.

June 13 — at Winterset, 5:30 p.m.

June 14 — at Lenox, 6 p.m.

June 15 — vs. West Central Valley, 6 p.m.

June 17 — vs. Interstate 35, 6 p.m.

June 20 — vs. Adair-Casey, 6 p.m.

June 21 — at Bedford, 6 p.m.

June 22 — vs. Pleasantville, 6 p.m.

June 23 — vs. East Union, 6 p.m.

June 24 — at Martensdale-St. Mary’s, 6 p.m.

June 27 — at Southeast Warren, 6 p.m.

June 28 — vs. Southwest Valley, 6 p.m.

June 30 — vs. Mount Ayr, 6 p.m.

July 6 — at Coon Rapids-Bayard, 6 p.m.

July 7 — vs. Southeast Warren, 8 p.m.

NODAWAY VALLEY BASEBALL Coach: Dan Jameson, 8th year.

Last year: 14-13, 10-6 in Pride of Iowa conference, 5th place finish.

Seniors lost: Casey Ladd, Zack Eblen, Jacob Baudler, Colton Garside, Nathan Andrews.

Returning letterwinners: Jackson Lamb, Sr.: Sam Marnin, Sr.; Ryan Jensen, Sr.; Joe Herr, Jr.; Ryan Baudler, Jr.; Beau Weinheiemer, Jr.; Brandon Mangles, Jr.; Corbin Bond, So. New prospects: Heath Downing, Sr.; Matthew Dickinson, Jr.; Kody Paxton, So.; Spencer Thompson, So.; Thomas Brittan, So.; Spencer Lamb, Fr.; Brady Hilpipre, Fr.; Tyler Vandewater, 8th.

Conference prediction: “We just gotta keep playing tough against the east half of the Pride of Iowa.

The West half is probably the tougher half,” coach Jameson said. “We just have to keep hitting better.”

Nodaway Valley softball NODAWAY VALLEY SOFTBALL Coach: Ray Stewart, 21st year.

Last year: 18-16, 9-7 in Pride of Iowa conference, 4th place finish.

Seniors lost: Sidney Hohertz, Payge Newbury, Josie Carter, Rachel Hight.

Returning letterwinners: Jessica Nelson, Sr.; Mercedes Harter, Sr.; Josie Clark, Jr.; Paige McElfish, Jr.; Kadee Eblen, Jr.; Keeley Shantz, Jr. New prospects: Megan Feick, Senior.; Natalie Daugherty, Jr Conference prediction: Nodaway Valley hung in the thick of things in a topheavy Pride of Iowa last season. “I think we’ll be somewhere in the top four or five,” coach Ray Stewart said... “We have got to have good pitching and play pretty well in the field. I look for us to be in the hunt.”

CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER

Members of the 2016 Nodaway Valley softball team are front row, from left: Mercedes Harter, Jessica Nelson and Megan Feick. Middle row, from left: Assistant coach Jennifer Beitz, Paige McElfish, Addie Lamb, Sami Harris, Bri Welsch and assistant coach Jodie Cummins. Back row, from left: Head coach Ray Stewart, McKynli Newbury, Natalie Daugherty, Kadee Eblen, Josie Clarke, Riley Lonsdale, Keeley Shantz and Kate Jensen.

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Nodaway Valley softball schedule June 10 — at Central Decatur 6 p.m.

June 13 — at Winterset 5:30 p.m.

June 14 — at Lenox 6 p.m.

June 15 — West Central Valley 6 p.m.

June 17 — vs. Interstate 35 6 p.m.

June 20 — vs. Adair-Casey 6 p.m.

June 21 — at Bedford 6 p.m.

June 23 — East Union 6 p.m.

June 24 — at Martensdale-St. Mary’s 6 p.m.

June 28 — vs. Southwest Valley 6 p.m.

June 30 — vs. Mount Ayr 6 p.m.

July 1— vs. Pleasantville 6 p.m.

July 5 — vs. Lenox 6 p.m.

July 7 — vs. Southeast Warren 8 p.m.

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Murray baseball and softball

CNA photo by RYAN KRONBERG

Members of the 2016 Murray softball team are front row, from left, Kelli Romero, Bailey Frederich, Rileigh Newton, Hailey Chew, Alyssa Martin and Kayla Wookey. Middle row: Meghan Gould, Katie Otto, Madison Gonseth, McKenzie McIntosh, Brandi Gilbert and CNA photo by RYAN KRONBERG Members of the 2016 Murray baseball team are front row, from left, Jimmy Graham, Maeci Baumfalk. Back row: Assistant coach Tessa Otto, Savannah Jones, Breianna Andrew Davis, Reece Held and Keegan Johnson. Middle row: Kenny Boles, Dustin Teas, Klein, MacKenna Skroh, Kendra Boles, Megan Johnston, Michelle McBurney and head Zane Black, Dylan Callstromm, Bryce Keller and Owen Tracy. Back row: Head coach coach Danny Jensen.

Travis Held, Devin Slaughter, Payton Flaherty, Seth Shannon, Jimmy Cook, Chris Davis and assistant coach Tucker Guion.

MURRAY BASEBALL Coach: Travis Held, 4th year.

Last year: 9-8, 4-4 tied for 5th in Bluegrass conference.

Seniors lost: Mason Simmons, Brandon Short, Braydon Held, Frank Thacker, Matt Rockhold, Justin Jones, Trey McHenry.

Returning letterwinners: Owen Tracy, Jr,; Dustin Teas, Jr.; Kenny Boles, Jr.; Zane Black, Jr.; Bryce Keller, Jr.; Payton Flaherty So,; Dylan Callstrom, So. New prospects: Devin Slaughter, Fr.; Keegan Johnson, 8th; Reece Held 8th.

Conference prediction: “If you look all-around it’s a pretty-balanced conference.” I think Moravia is the frontrunner,” coach Held said.

Murray softball schedule

Murray baseball schedule June June June June June June June

10 13 15 16 20 21 22

— vs. Lamoni, 6 p.m.

— at Wayne, 6 p.m.

— at Mount Ayr, 6 p.m.

— vs. Iowa Chrisitan Academy, 6 p.m.

— vs. Central Decatur, 6 p.m.

— at Moravia 6 p.m.

— vs. Essex, 6 p.m.

MURRAY SOFTBALL Coach: Danny Jensen, 36th year Last year: 27-5, 9-0 in Bluegrass Conference, defending conference champs Seniors lost: Deena Snyder, McKenzie Case, Alexis Tracy, Chellsea Jones Returning letterwinners: Madison Gonseth, Sr; McKenzie McIntosh, Sr; Brandi Gilbert, Jr; Katie Otto, Jr; Meghan Gould, Jr; MacKennah Skroh, So; Kayla Wookey, Fr; Breianna Klein, Fr; Hailey Chew, Fr; Kelli Romero, Fr; Alyssa Martin, Fr New prospects: Maeci Baumfalk,; So,; Bailey Fredrick, 8th,; Rileigh Newton, 8th Conference prediction: With the return of big-time hitters Breianna Klein, Brandi Gilbert and more, Murray is locked and loaded for another playoff run. “We will be a team that will develop defensively as the season progresses,” coach Danny Jensen said. “”Our offense should be a bright spot with the two freshmen pitchers (Kayla Wookey and Klein).

June 10 — at Creston Tournament, TBA June 11 — at Creston Tournament, TBA June 13 — at Wayne, 8 p.m.

June 14 — at Seymour, 5 p.m.

June 15 — at Orient-Macksburg, 4 p.m.

June 18 — vs. Grandview Christian, 6 p.m.

June 18 — at Orient-Macksburg Tournament, TBA June 20 — vs. Central Decatur, 8 p.m.

June 21 — at Morvavia. 8 p.m.

June 24 — at Orient-Macksburg, 4 p.m.

June 27 — vs. East Union, 6 p.m.

June 28 — vs. Melcher-Dallas, 6 p.m.

June 29 — vs. Orient-Macksburg, 6 p.m.

June 30 — vs. Twin Cedars, 6 p.m.

July 7 — at Martensdale-St. Marys

June 22 — vs. Essex, 8 p.m.

June 23 — vs. Moulton-Udell, 8 p.m.

June 24 — at Orient-Macksburg, 6 p.m.

June 27 — vs. East Union, 8 p.m.

June 28 — vs. Melcher-Dallas, 8 p.m.

June 29 — at Mount Ayr Tournament, 4 p.m.

June 30 — vs. Twin Cedars, 8 p.m.

July 2 — at Mount Ayr Tournament, TBA

East Union baseball and softball

CNA photo by KALEB CARTER

Members of the 2016 East Union baseball team are front row, from left, Ethan Ayers, Colton Abel, Conner Mitchell, Lane Ripperger, Brandon Lee, Bobby Hepner, Trevor Jones, Mason Gossman, Brayden Martinez and Colton Mitchell. Back Row, Brady Reese, Jaxson Welcher, Matt McGuire, Kaden Kirkland, Coach Dave Denton, Coach Dave Campbell, Levi Exline, Dillon Weis, Joshua Hardy, Evan Collins and Patrick Groves. Not Pictured: Timothy Williams, Tanner Mitchell and Kyle Campbell

EAST UNION BASEBALL Coach: Dave Campbell, 4th year.

Last year: 3-22, 1-15 in Pride of Iowa Conference, last place Seniors lost: Jacy Eklund, Devon Anderson, Jonathan Weis, Cole Campbell.

Returning letterwinners: Bobby Hepner, Sr.; Brandon Lee, Sr.; Mason Gossman, Jr.; Brayden Martinez, So.; Kyle Campbell, So.; Trevor Jones, So.; Colton Abell, So.; Joshua Hardy, Fr. New prospects: Dillon Weis, Fr.; Matt McGuire, Fr.; Lane Ripperger Fr. Conference prediction: “We are a young team with a couple of senior starters,” coach Dave Campbell said. “We will need to play good defense every night and hope that our pitching and batting get better as the season goes along.”

CNA photo by KALEB CARTER

Members of the 2016 East Union softball team are front row, from left: Katlin Weinkoetz, Angie Lopez, Shaylee Cooper and Kacie Ripperger. Second row: Beth McKnight, Callie Gossman, Rylee Mitchell and Jaiden Stephens. Third row: Carly Kistler, Jayden Welcher, Molly McNeill, Olivia Eckels, Chloe Kerrigan and assistant coach Kaeleigh Ballentine.

Back Row: Head coach Jason Riley, Megan Mitchell, Alissa Weinkoetz, Kendra Kirkland, Jessica Kelley, Anna Collins, Cassidy Riley and assistant coach Lexie Farrell.

EAST UNION SOFTBALL Coach: Jason Riley, 4th year.

Last year: 9-15, 5-10, 10th in Pride of Iowa.

Seniors lost: Danielle Riley, Emily Eckels, Chay Blondowski.

Returning letterwinners: Katlin Weinkoetz, Sr.; Cassidy Riley, So; Olivia Eckels, So; Kendra Kirkland, So; Rylee Mitchell, So; Callie Gossman, Fr. New prospects: Anna Collins, Fr.; Megan Mitchell, Fr.Beth McKnight, 8th; Alissa Weinkoetz, 8th; Molly McNeill, 8th; Jayden Welcher, 8th.

Conference prediction:

East Union baseball schedule June 10 — Southeast Warren 6 p.m.

June 13 —at Pleasantville 6 p.m.

June 14 — Mount Ayr 6 p.m.

June 17 — Wayne 6 p.m.

June 21 — Lenox 6 p.m.

June 23 — at Nodaway Valley 6 p.m.

June 24 — Central Decatur 6 p.m.

June 27 — Murray 6 p.m.

June 28 — Bedford 6 p.m.

June 30 — at Southwest Valley 6 p.m.

July 5 — at Stanton 6 p.m.

July 6 — CAM 6 p.m.

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East Union softball schedule June 10 — vs. Southeast Warren, 6 p.m.

June 13 — at Pleasantville, 6 p.m.

June 14 — vs. Mount Ayr, 6 p.m.

June 15 — at Orient-Macksburg Invitational, 4:30 p.m.

June 17 — vs. Wayne, 6 p.m.

June 18 — at Orient-Macksburg Invitational, TBA June 21 — vs. Lenox, 6 p.m.

June 23 — at Nodaway Valley, 6 p.m.

June 24 — vs. Central Decatur, 6 p.m.

June 27 — at Murray, 6 p.m.

June 28 — vs. Bedford, 6 p.m.

June 30 — at Southwest Valley, 6 p.m.

July 1 — at I-35, 6 p.m.

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Mount Ayr baseball

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MOUNT AYR BASEBALL Coach: Chris Elwood, 1st year.

Last year: 7-12, 5-11, eighth in Pride of Iowa Conference.

Seniors lost: Blake Butler and Joe Ricker.

Returning letterwinners: Nick Wurster, Jr.; Levi Jarred, Jr.; Jacob Taylor, Jr.; , Rhett Murphy. Jr.; Tristan Holmes, Fr.; Zach Murphy, Fr. Conference prediction: “We need to improve our hitting and overall approach at the plate,” coach Chris Elwood said. “We have a lot of seniors to lead this team and our pitching should be a strength. If we can improve at the plate and play consistent defense, we should be a solid team... It looks like Pleasantville and Martensdale are the teams to beat.”

Members of the 2016 Mount Ayr baseball team are front row, from left: Zane Powell, Tucker Darrah, Quentin Gregg, Cade Clymer, Myles Greene, Hunter Haveman, Connor Eaton and Trenton Stull. Middle row: Bradley Wurster, Kole Paxson, Marcus Daughton, Trevor Henry, Lucas Wurster, Dylan McAlexander, Zach Murphy and Brayden Swank.

Back row: Head coach Chris Elwood, Tristan Holmes, Wyatt Jackson, Rhett Murphy, Jacob Taylor, Nick Wurster, Levi Jarred, Chase Doolittle and assistant coach Kelly Klommhaus. Not pictured are: Dylan Campbell, Hunter Campbell and Ty Taylor.

Mount Ayr baseball schedule June June June June June

11 13 14 15 17

— hosts Mt. Ayr Tournament, TBA — at Mormon Trail, 6 p.m.

— at East Union, 6 p.m.

— vs. Murray, 6 p.m.

— at Central Decatur, 6 p.m.

June June June June June

21 23 24 28 29

— at Southwest Valley, 6 p.m.

— vs. Bedford, 6 p.m.

— vs. Interstate 35, 6 p.m.

— at Lenox, 6 p.m.

— at Earlham, 5:30 p.m.

June 30 — at Nodaway Valley, 6 p.m.

July 1 — vs. Martensdale-St. Marys, 6 p.m.

July 7 — at Orient-Macksburg, 4 p.m.

Mount Ayr softball MOUNT AYR SOFTBALL Coach: Bret Ruggles, 1st year.

Last year: 9-14, 7-9, 7th in Pride of Iowa conference.

Returning letterwinners: Maddie Mobley, Sr.; Megan Warin, Jr.; Macy Larsen, Jr.; Tess Shields, Jr.; Alyssa Johnson, So.; Sara Winemiller, So.; Bailey Anderson, So.; Caroline McAlexander Fr.; Lanie Shiel, Fr.; Emma Mobley, Fr. New prospects: Dannie Krauth, So.; Sam McGill, Fr.; Sam Stewart, 8th,; Jacy Knight, 8th,; Madi Birkenholz, 8th,; Hadlie Sickels, 8th,; Addy Shay, 8th,; Gracie Mobley, 8th,; Alexis Main, 8th,; Hanna Ackley, 8th,; Crystal Deason, 8th,; Abbigail Barnes, 8th.

Conference prediction: “The Pride of Iowa is extremely loaded this year as there are three teams already ranked in the Preseason IGHSAU rankings,” coach Ruggels said. “Interstate 35 looks to bring back an entire pitching staff as well as their infield on a team that qualified for their state tournament run. Wayne and Martensdale-St Mary’s also look to bide for the championship this year while a bunch of other teams bring back quality starters from previous years in Nodaway Valley, Pleasantville, Lenox, and Mount Ayr.”

Mount Ayr softball schedule June 11 — at Creston Classic, TBA June 13 — at Mormon Trail, 6 p.m.

June 14 — at East Union, 6 p.m.

June 15 — vs. Earlham, 6 p.m.

June 17 — at Central Decatur, 6 p.m.

June 21 — at Southwest Valley, 6 p.m.

June 23 — vs. Bedford, 6 p.m.

June 24 — vs. Interstate 35, 6 p.m.

June 25 — at Bedford Classic, TBA June 28 — at Lenox, 6 p.m.

June 30 — at Nodaway Valley, 6 p.m.

July 1 — vs. Martensdale-St. Marys, 6 p.m.

July 2 — Mount Ayr Classic, TBA July 5 — Regional Tournament, TBA July 7 — at Orient-Macksburg, 4 p.m.

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Members of the 2016 Mount Ayr softball team are front row, from left: Madi Birkenholz, Hadlie Sickels, Caroline McAlexander, Emma Mobley and Lanie Sheil. Middle row: Samantha Stewart, Alyssa Johnson, Maddie Mobley, Hanna Ackley, Samantha McGill, Alexis Main and Macy Larsen. Back row: Co-head coach Brandi Ruggles, Jaycee Knight, Abbey Schafer, Dani Krauth, Bailey Anderson, Tessa Shields, Sara Winemiller, Crystal Deason, Gracie Mobley, Addie Shay, Samantha Schaefer, Megan Warin and Co-head coach Bret Ruggles.

Diagonal softball DIAGONAL SOFTBALL Coach: Matt Warren, 1st year.

Last year: 2-16, 1-8 in Bluegrass Conference Seniors lost: Shelby Comer, Kaitlyn Klommhaus Returning letterwinners: Allison Norris, Jr.; Kasydi Klommahus, Jr.; Megan Davenport, Jr.; Stormie Buchanan, Jr.; Kiersten Plowman, Jr.; Katie Sobotka, So,; Maddie Lohmann, So,; Cassie Lohmann, So,; Emily Newton, Fr,; New prospects: Erin Sobotka,; 8th Conference prediction: Coach Warren predicted that Murray (27-5, defending Bluegrass Conference champions) would win the conference again.

Diagonal softball schedule June 14 — at Moulton-Udell, 8 p.m.

June 15 —at Orient-Macksburg Tournament, TBA June 16 — vs. Mormon Trail, 6 p.m.

June 17 — vs. Lamoni, 6 p.m.

June 18 —at Orient-Macksburg Tournament, TBA June 20 — at Mormon Trail, 6 p.m.

June 21 — at Melcher-Dallas, 6 p.m.

June 22 — at Southeast Warren, 6 p.m.

June 24 —vs. Melcher-Dalls, 6 p.m.

June 28 — at Seymour, 8 p.m.

July 5 —Regional Tournament, TBA

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Members of the 2016 Diagonal softball team are, from left: Stormie Buchanan, Maddie Lohmann, Emily Newton, Cassidy Lohmann, Kasydi Klommhaus, Allison Norris, Kiersten Plowman, Megan Davenport, Erin Sobotka and Katie Sobotka. Not pictured: Head coach Matt Warren.

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Lenox baseball

LENOX BASEBALL Coach: Jesse Cox, first year.

Last year: 17-9, 12-4, 3rd in Pride of Iowa conference.

Seniors lost: Caleb Lange, Dusten Reed.

Returning letterwinners: Jared Hensley, Jr.; Jhordan Montiel, Fr.; Dawson Tullberg, Jr.; Chris Kingery, Jr.; Kaleb Anderson, Jr.; Aaron Schmitz, So.; Colton Hogan, So.; Leevi Marshall, Sr.; Brenden Christensen, So.; Spencer Brown, Sr. New prospects: Colton Gordon, 8th; Drew Venteicher, 8th; Zach Schmitz, 8th; Derek Venteicher, So.; Coleman Dukes, 8th; Trenten Barnette, Jr.; Leo Ramariz, 8th; Ethan Sheley, 8th; Trey Whipple, Fr. Conference prediction: “Pleasantville looks to be the favorite, but three or four other teams could have a shot if they could get a victory against Pleasantville,�

Cox said. “We are young with only one senior (Leevi Marshall). Spencer Brown is still on the DL, possible return in July. We do have some very experienced players, however.�

Lenox baseball schedule June 13 — at Stanton, 6 p.m.

June 14 — vs. Nodaway Valley, 6 p.m.

June 17 — vs. Southeast Warren, 6 p.m.

June 20 — at Wayne, 6 p.m.

June 21 — at East Union, 6 p.m.

June 22 — vs. Fremont-Mills, 6 p.m.

June 23 — vs. Southwest Valley, 6 p.m June 27 — at Lamoni, 6 p.m.

June 28 — vs. Mount Ayr, 6 p.m.

June 30 — at Bedford, 6 p.m.

July 1 — vs. Central Decatur, 6 p.m.

July 5 — vs. Treynor, 6 p.m.

July 7 — at Nodaway Valley, 6 p.m.

July 9 — District Tournament, TBA

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Members of the 2016 Lenox baseball team are, from left in front, Ethan Sheley, Trenton Barnette, Dawson Tullberg, Colton Gordon, Drew Venteicher and Zach Schmitz. Middle row, Colton Hogan, Jhordan Montiel, Jared Hensley, Kaleb Anderson and Coleman Dukes. Back row, head coach Jesse Cox, Aaron Schmitz, Leevi Marshall, Brenden Christensen, Derek Venteicher, Trey Whipple and assistant coach Dustin Gordon. Not pictured, Leo Ramariz.

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Members of the 2016 Lenox softball team are, from left in front, Teya Still, Hannah Bennett and Beth Christensen.

Middle row, Morgan Parrish, Emily Powell, Jessica Anderson, Makinna Fitzgerald, Allie Cline and Emily Adams. Back row, assistant coach Chris Christensen, Parker Bowman, Kayla Yzaguirre, Jaela Cox, Shantelle Brown, Hannah Davis, Jacy Stoaks, Brooke Miller and head coach Tom Shields.

Coach: Tom Shields, 9th year.

Last year: 16-12, 10-6, 4th in Pride of Iowa conference.

Seniors lost: Aurora Arevalo, Katie Dukes, Megan Brown, Bailey Schmitz.

Returning letterwinners: Beth Christensen, Sr.; Hannah Bennett, Sr.; Shantelle Brown, Jr.; Jacy Stoaks, Jr.; Emily Powell, Jr.; Makinna Fitzgerald, Jr; Teya Still, Sr. New prospects: Brooke Miller, Fr. Morgan Parrish, Fr. Conference predictions: “I-35, Martensdale and Wayne will battle for it� (the Pride of Iowa championship). “Nodaway Valley and Mount Ayr will be tough for us in the west,� coach Tom Shields said.

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Lenox softball schedule June 11 — Lenox quad, noon June 14 — vs. Nodaway Valley 6 p.m.

June 15 — at Orient-Macksburg Tournament, TBA June 16 — at Martensdale-St. Marys, 6 p.m.

June 17 — vs. Southeast Warren, 6 p.m.

June 18 — at Orient-Macksburg Tournament, TBA June 20 — at Wayne, 6 p.m.

June 21 — at East Union, 6 p.m.

June 22 — vs. Fremont-Mills, 6 p.m.

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June 24 — at Red Oak, 5:30 p.m.

June 25 — at Bedford Tournament, TBA June 27 — at Stanton, 4:30 p.m.

June 28 — vs. Mount Ayr, 6 p.m.

June 30 — at Bedford, 6 p.m.

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Southwest Valley baseball

SOUTHWEST VALLEY BASEBALL Coach: Kenny Namany, 1st year.

Last year: 6-21, 4-11 tied for 10th in Pride of Iowa conference.

Seniors lost: Lane Peterson, Thad Bruning, Nick Frederick, Colten Drake, Ryan Carlson, Clint Mullen

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Members of the Southwest Valley baseball team are front, from left: Merik Gaule, Hunter Pontius, Trevor Holbrook, Spencer Bull, Ryan Allison, Cody McMann, Bryan Pearson and Joey Kernen. Second: Evan Davis, Trey Erickson, Jadon Bohn, Andy Seals, Tyler Flowers, Taylor Kuhn, Trenton Drake, Aaron Armstrong, Chance Cobb and Addison Bull.

Third: Head coach Kenny Namanny, Aiden Gaule, Scotty Adcock, Cole Swenson, Jace Petersen, Hunter Poston, Dustin Lund, Logan Calkins, Jacob Webb, Teagan Lundquist and assistant coach Kyle Chafa. Back: Collin Gregory

Southwest Valley baseball schedule June 11 —at Bedford Tournament, 9 a.m.

June 14 — vs. Bedford, 8 p.m. (at Villisca) June 16 — vs. Central Decatur, 7:30 p.m.

June 17 — at Pleasantville, 6 p.m.

June 18 — at Clarinda Tournament, 2 p.m.

June 21 — vs. Mount Ayr, 7:30 p.m.

June 23 — at Lenox, 7:30 p.m.

June 24 — vs. Southeast Warren, 6 p.m.

June 28 — at Nodaway Valley, 8 p.m.

June 29 — at Shenandoah, 7:45 p.m.

June 30 — vs. East Union, 8 p.m.

July 1 — vs. Wayne, 7:30 p.m.

July 5 — vs. Audubon, TBA July 6 — at Tri-Center, Neola, 7:30 p.m.

July 7 — at Bedford, 8 p.m.

July 9 — District Tournament, TBA

Southwest Valley softball Southwest Valley softball schedule June 13 — vs. Stanton, 7:30 p.m.

June 14 — vs. Bedford, 7:15 p.m. (Villisca) June 16 — vs. Central Decatur, 7:30 p.m.

June 17 — at Pleasantville, 5:30 p.m.

June 18 — at Griswold Tournament, 10 a.m.

June 21 — vs. Mount Ayr, 7 p.m.

June 23 — at Lenox, 7:30 p.m.

June 24 — vs. Southeast Warren, 6 p.m.

June 28 — at Nodaway Valley, 7:30 p.m.

June 29 — at Shenandoah, 7:30 p.m.

June 30 —vs. East Union, 7:30 p.m.

July 1 — vs. Wayne, 7 p.m.

SOUTHWEST VALLEY SOFTBALL Coach: Tara Miller.

Last year: 6-18, 2-16, 12th in the Pride of Iowa Conference.

Seniors lost: Lane Peterson, Thad Bruning, Nick Frederick, Colton Drake, Ryan Carlson, Clint Mullen CNA photo by KELSEY HAUGEN

Members of the 2016 Southwest Valley softball team are front row, from left, Danica Sunderman, Kendra Top, Ashtyn Grossnickle and Shelby Nelson. Back: Maddie Ballard, Kennedy Moore, head coach Tara Miller, Hailey Thomas, Bailey Hensley, Kiara Roberts, Kylie McBride, assistant coach Lindsay Sampson, Alaina Currin, Mazzy Hummel and Payton Thomas.

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