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Junior Ashley Hansen leads off of second base during a home softball game. 
Photo Credit to Drake Hanson.
Iowa’s unique summer softball and baseball seasons present athletes with distinct challenges
Mackenzie Fah, Copy Editor • May 19, 2025

Despite growing efforts to make softball a spring sport, Iowa continues to be the only state in the country to hold high school baseball and softball during the summer. Despite...

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Culture over Coffee Episode #70: 100 Men vs 1 Gorilla
Mau Sanchez Carmona, Sports Editor • May 20, 2025
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