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IWSL is bigger & better for Year 2

Wed - 16 May Written by Jim Ecker

The Iowa Women's Softball League has grown tremendously in just a single year. And there's no end in sight.

The rosters, schedules and coaching staff were announced today with the season opener just 19 days away on June 3.

There are 78 players in the league, compared to 52 on Opening Day a year ago, an increase of exactly 50 percent.

There are now two divisions in the IWSL instead of only one, with the Central Division in Indianola joining the Eastern Division in Cedar Rapids.

There are now five teams instead of four. And there's a general buzz in college softball about the only summer league in Iowa.

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Rosters, coaches set for IWSL

Wed - 16 May Written by Metro Sports Report

Here are the rosters and coaches for the Iowa Women's Softball League for this summer.

Teams will compete in the Eastern and Central Divisions.

Eastern Division games will be held at Mount Mercy College's Plaster Sports Complex.

Games in the Central Division will be held at Simpson College

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Schedules set for 2018 IWSL

Wed - 16 May Written by Metro Sports Report

Here are the Eastern Division and Central Division schedules for the Iowa Women's Softball League for this summer.

Games for Eastern Division schools will be held at the Plaster Sports Complex, just off the Mount Mercy Campus in Cedar Rapids.

Central Division contests will be held at Simpson College in Indianola.

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No. 16 Eagles whip DMACC for regional title

Mon - 14 May Written by Jim Ecker

CLINTON - The Kirkwood baseball team finished the NJCAA Division II regional tournament in style Monday afternoon with another impressive performance along the banks of the Mississippi River.

The 16th-ranked Eagles thumped DMACC, 10-2, in the championship round to claim the regional title at Ashford University Field in Clinton.

"It's a special moment for our program, for our kids and our staff," said Coach Todd Rima. "I'm super-happy for the guys that all their hard work paid off."

Kirkwood (40-14-1) will host Southeast Community College (41-13) of Lincoln, Neb., in a two-team district this Saturday and Sunday, with the winner advancing to the World Series.

The Eagles went 4-0 in the regional tournament and outscored their opponents, 37-12, highlighted by a thrilling 5-4 victory over seventh-ranked Southeastern on Saturday.

Cal Stalzer (6-3) pitched five strong innings for Kirkwood Monday, allowing two runs and just one earned run. Adam Ketelsen tossed 3 2/3 shutout innings in relief and Kaden Wadle got the final out.

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KCC softball gets No. 5 seed for nationals

Mon - 14 May Written by Metro Sports Report

CLINTON, Miss. - The Kirkwood softball has drawn the No. 5 seed for the NJCAA Division II national tournament and will face No. 12 seed Kankakee in the opening round Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at Traceway Park.

The DMACC Bears drew the No. 1 in the 16-team field with their perfect 44-0 record, which includes four wins over Kirkwood.

Kirkwood and DMACC would meet in the winners bracket semifinals on Friday if both teams win their first two games.

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Metro Sports Report

IWSL is bigger & better for Year 2

Rosters, coaches set for IWSL

Schedules set for 2018 IWSL

No. 16 Eagles whip DMACC for regional title

KCC softball gets No. 5 seed for nationals

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