Severe thunderstorms rolled through Cedar Rapids on Monday, forcing the first day of the Iowa Class 3A state baseball tournament to be delayed.
A second wave of storms later in the afternoon brought the tournament to a complete halt, leaving most scheduled games unfinished.
IHSAA Announces Revised Schedule
The Iowa High School Athletic Association confirmed that the tournament will resume on Tuesday, with several matches shifted to early morning and afternoon slots.
The quarterfinal matchup between Western Dubuque and North Polk is set to restart at 8:30 a.m., while Cedar Rapids Xavier’s game against MOC‑Floyd Valley will be played at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
Only Game Completed
Despite the weather chaos, one contest reached its conclusion: Dubuque Wahlert edged out Knoxville 9‑8 in a back‑and‑forth affair that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Coaches and players alike expressed relief that the game finished before the skies opened, and they now look forward to the rescheduled fixtures.