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Ryan tosses shutout for Linn-Mar

Thu - 02 Jul Written by Metro Sports Report

WATERLOO - Maddy Ryan pitched a four-hit shutout Thursday as the Linn-Mar Lions blanked Waterloo West, 11-0, in the first game of a Mississippi Valley Conference doubleheader.

It was Linn-Mar's fifth shutout victory in a row this week.

Waterloo West countered with a 5-0 shutout of its own in the second game.

Christina Lincoln went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer and three RBIs for Linn-Mar in the 11-0 victory. Ally Johnson went 3-for-4 with a double and two RBIs. Ryan helped her own cause with two hits.

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Ollinger performs rare feat for Lions

Wed - 01 Jul Written by Metro Sports Report

Elison Ollinger sped around the bases for a pair of inside-the-park home runs Wednesday night as the Linn-Mar Lions topped Clinton, 9-0, at the spacious Oak Ridge Middle School field.

Ellison finished the game with four RBIs as Linn-Mar raised its record to 21-13.

The Lions have posted four shutouts in a row this week. They blanked Kennedy, 4-0, in the second game of a doubleheader Monday. They swept Cedar Falls, 10-0 and 5-0, in a twinbill Tuesday, and now have a shutout over Clinton.

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Last Updated on Wednesday, 01 July 2015 23:18

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J-Hawks rise to 5th in softball poll

Fri - 26 Jun Written by Metro Sports Report

The Jefferson J-Hawks climbed one spot to No. 5 in the new Class 5A softball rankings Friday by the IGHSAU.

Jefferson raised its record to 20-5 Thursday by sweeping Kennedy in a Mississippi Valley Conference doubleheader at Kennedy. The Cougars (15-7) dropped two spots to No. 9 in the new rankings.

The Linn-Mar Lions, ranked 10th last week, fell out of the rankings Friday.

Iowa City West is ranked No. 1 in Class 5A. Indianola topped the 4A rankings.

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Ryan pitches no-hitter on birthday

Fri - 26 Jun Written by Metro Sports Report

Linn-Mar senior Maddy Ryan celebrated her birthday Thursday by tossing a no-hitter in a 12-0 victory over Dubuque Wahlert in the first game of a Mississippi Valley Conference doubleheader.

Linn-Mar won the second game, 10-0, in another five-inning game that ended early due to the 10-run mercy rule.

Megan Willey went 3-for-3 for the Lions in the first game. Ryan also enjoyed her birthday as a batter by hitting a triple.

Madison Rentschler went 3-for-3 with two doubles in the second game. Ryan and Ally Johnson were both 2-for-3 with doubles.

Linn-Mar raised its records to 11-5 in the MVC and 15-10 overall. Wahlert fell to 1-19 in the conference and 2-26 overall.

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Erin Drahozal of Xavier fires a pitch during the first game of Tuesday night's doubleheader against Linn-Mar at the Xavier field. (MSR photo by Ken Gilchrist)

Saints sweep No. 10 Lions in softball

Tue - 23 Jun Written by Jim Ecker

Erin Drahozal has been playing softball for Xavier with a tender heart this season.

Her mother, Kelly, is undergoing treatments for breast cancer, and Erin appreciates all the support she and her family have received from teammates and opponents alike.

"We held a fundraiser today and when we went to Jefferson a couple of weeks ago they had a fundraising thing," Drahozal said after the Saints swept Linn-Mar at Bob Erusha Field Tuesday night. "And we have pink headbands supporting her."

Drahozal performed well as a pitcher and hitter as Xavier won both games by 8-1 scores, but she's not able to focus entirely on softball even when she's between the lines.

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Last Updated on Wednesday, 24 June 2015 04:54