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Demons to meet Fort Madison or Keokuk in the postseason

Travis J. Brown, Journal Sports Editor Sports Sep. 30, 2018 9:04 pm2699d ago

When the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union released its postseason softball pairings on Monday afternoon, Washington head coach Angie Shrader had mixed feelings.She was pleased to see that her 14th-ranked Demons, who are 18-8 on the season, will get a first-round bye before hosting a regional semifinal game. But she?s not looking forward to facing the winner of a game between Keokuk (13-12) and Fort Madison ...

Golden Hawks blast West Branch

N/A Sports Sep. 30, 2018 9:04 pm2699d ago

Third-ranked Mid-Prairie scored early and often as it defeated visiting West Branch 13-3 in six innings in a Cedar Valley Conference game at Carr-Vincent-Gould Softball Field on Tuesday night.The Golden Hawks (21-7, 9-2 CVC) jumped on top right away with three runs in the first inning. After West Branch (14-14, 6-5 CVC) scored three runs in the top of the third inning to tie the game, Mid-Prairie answered with ...

Guy and Leyden lead 58 golfers in Muscatine

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Sports Sep. 30, 2018 9:04 pm2699d ago

The group of area golfers that travels eastern Iowa to play in outings to raise money for the American Cancer Society played at the Muscatine Municipal Golf Course on Tuesday, June 18.Larry Guy and Mike Leyden both fired a 79 to lead a field of 58 golfers. Craig Arbuckle shot an 81, and Bill Westphal had an 83.Don Parker won the handicap competition, with Clarence Brown taking second place. Ted Drain and Bob ...

Washington softball games postponed

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Sports Sep. 30, 2018 9:04 pm2699d ago

Washington's home Southeast Conference softball doubleheader scheduled for tonight has been postponed until tomorrow due to heavy rains that fell across the area this afternoon. The doubleheader will begin at 5:30 p.m.Also, the Washington junior varsity softball team's doubleheader at Keokuk scheduled for tomorrow has been postponed to a later date, which has not yet been announced. But the Washington junior ...

Fifty-eight runners and walkers compete in Relay for Life 5K/10K

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Sports Sep. 30, 2018 9:04 pm2699d ago

Fifty-eight runners and walkers competed in the Relay for Life 5K/10K on Saturday, June 15.Jaron Byrum was the overall men?s winner in the 10K, finishing the race in 36:33.14. He was also the winner of the men?s 19-34 division. Nathan Hoffert won the men?s 35-50 age group in 44:25.76.Shawn Loy was the overall women?s winner in the 10K, crossing the finish line in 46:03.44. She was also the winner of the women?s ...

Washington freshman baseball game postponed

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Sports Sep. 30, 2018 9:04 pm2699d ago

The Washington freshman baseball team's home game against Mid-Prairie scheduled for Wednesday, June 26 has been postponed. No make-up date has been scheduled.

Birth of a baby should not be a spectator sport

DEAR Abby - Abigail Van Buren News Sep. 30, 2018 9:04 pm2699d ago

DEAR ABBY: "Pregnant with Apprehension" (Sept. 9) said she's dreading the birth of her second baby because her fiance's mother wants to witness the birth. Apparently, "PWA" wants only her mother and her fiance, "Cliff," in the delivery room. You said her wishes should be paramount. I agree.I am a labor and delivery RN in a major medical center in California. More and more people today view birth as a sporting ...

Demons win three of four games at Muskie Softball Classic

N/A Sports Sep. 30, 2018 9:04 pm2699d ago

No. 14 Washington won three of its four games at the Muskie Softball Classic in Muscatine this weekend, and was one miscue away from sweeping the competition.In their final game of the weekend on Saturday, the Demons led host Muscatine, the third-ranked team in Class 5A, 4-3 with two outs in the top of the sixth inning. But a dropped pop fly allowed the Muskies to score the tying run, and they went on to win ...

Mid-Prairie baseball and softball games postponed

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Sports Sep. 30, 2018 9:04 pm2699d ago

All Mid-Prairie athletic activities scheduled for tonight have been postponed, including the Golden Hawk softball team?s home JV/varsity doubleheader with Wilton and the Mid-Prairie baseball team?s home JV/varsity doubleheader with Iowa City Regina. No make-up dates have been scheduled.

IMS wins its home tournament

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Sports Sep. 30, 2018 9:04 pm2699d ago

IMS won its home softball tournament on Saturday, defeating Central Lee 4-1 in the semifinals and before blowing out WACO 13-1 in five innings in the championship game.IMS jumped out to a quick 4-0 lead after two innings of the semifinal game against Central Lee. Junior Jacayla Litwiller hit a sacrifice fly to bring home senor Naomi Miller to score the first run of the game, and then junior Casey Perez made it ...

Demons snap their six-game losing streak at Durant

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Sports Sep. 30, 2018 9:04 pm2699d ago

Washington snapped its six-game losing streak with a 5-4 win in nine innings in the first game of a non-conference doubleheader at Durant on Saturday, and the Demons went on to also win the second game 16-8 to sweep the Wildcats.Durant scored two runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to force extra innings, but then the Demons regained the lead in the top of the ninth when junior Jacob Green?s single brought ...

PEO Chapter Original A meets

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:04 pm2699d ago

PEO Chapter Original A met Wednesday, Nov. 2 at the home of Jean Reschly with 25 members present.Carolyn Brenizer presided over the business meeting. Ways and Means Chair Sally Kinney reminded members that orders for See?s Candies and Kringles need to be placed by Nov. 21.A donation was made to purchase textbooks for students in Kyrgyzstan. Catie Moore Scott, a member of Chapter Original A, is currently ...