The Atlantic Trojans played dramatic softball doubleheader and had an even series against Glenwood. The Trojans found themselves down 5-0 in the bottom of the 6th. Madison Huddleson stepped up to the plate and led an avalanche of runs to have the Trojans score 7 straight runs.

They would shut down the Rams offense in that first game thanks to 8th grader Peyton McLaren. When she appeared in the 5th inning, she struck out the first two batters she faced. McLaren would finish the first game with 6 strikeouts, 2 hits, and no runs. The Trojans won 7-5.

Coach Hinzmann took notice of her effort.

Game 2 of the doubleheader would go in favor of the Rams. They continually peppered in runs throughout the second game. Scoring 1 in the 2nd inning, 1 in the 4th, 2 in the 5th, and 2 in the 6th. It would be enough to overcome Atlantic at home and win 6-4.

Two different games were played, but Coach Hinzmann took away a few positives from the first one.

With the split series the Trojans now sit at 14-14 and will be on the road taking on Kuemper Catholic on June 20th. The Glenwood Rams are 12-8 and will be playing at home against Shenandoah on the 20th.

AMES, Iowa –The Iowa State men’s basketball team will be competing in the Bahamas this summer for a foreign trip, spending six nights and seven days at the Atlantis Paradise Resort. The Cyclones will play three games against international competition at the Imperial Ballroom, the home of the annual Battle 4 Atlantis each November.

Head coach T.J. Otzelberger said “We are thrilled with the opportunity to play three challenging opponents during our time in the Bahamas, the trip will provide us with quality games against international teams preparing for the FIBA World Cup. It will also help our team grow closer as we start our journey to next season.”

The trip will take place Aug. 4-10, with games played on three of the days. Iowa State will face the Bahamas Select Team on Aug. 6, Zalgiris-2 (Lithuania) on Aug. 7 and Obras Basket (Argentina) to close the trip on Aug. 9. The first two games will be played at 12 p.m. (CT), while the final game will tipoff at 1 p.m. (CT).

Iowa State will be making a summer trip for the fifth time in program history. Previously, the Cyclones have traveled to Mexico (2004), Italy (2011 & 2019) and Spain (2015).

The PGA Tour’s John Deere Classic has a new leader as next month’s tournament gets set to tee off near the Quad Cities. Andrew Lehman is in his first year after replacing long-time tournament director Clair Peterson but the Carroll native is no stranger to the event.

As the smallest market to host a PGA Tour event Lehman says it takes a lot of work and community involvement to make it work.

The involvement of John Deere has been critical. Earlier this month the company announced a three-year extension as title sponsor through 2026.

The John Deere Classic is July sixth through the ninth.

The Williamsburg softball team has a goal of a state title this summer. The Raiders are 20-3 and top ranked in class 3A. They are coming off a loss over the weekend to class 5A second ranked Ankeny. Senior pitcher Peyton Driscoll is 10-1 and has an earned run average of under one.

Balance on offense has been a key and several young players are a factor. Four sophomores are hitting .300 or better.

Among the victories this season was a 4-3 triumph over a second ranked Davenport Assumption team that has won four state titles in the last six years.

Driscoll would love to close her high school career with a state title.

Driscoll will play at Kirkwood Community College next year. Williamsburg returns to action tonight at Center Point-Urbana.