The Panorama Panthers are set to meet Woodward‑Granger in the opening round of the IHSAA Class 2A Substate 6 baseball tournament this Friday evening.
A matchup steeped in recent history
The two squads will square off at Hawk Baseball Field in Granger at 7 p.m., a venue that has witnessed countless memorable contests between the schools.
Panorama enters the game with a strong senior presence, highlighted by Brayden Meinecke, who has already compiled 18 hits, 11 runs scored and 12 RBIs this season.
Complementing Meinecke, sophomore pitcher Nolan Sheehy has thrown 25 ⅔ innings, striking out 34 batters and anchoring the Panthers’ rotation.
Opponent’s key contributors
Woodward‑Granger counters with sophomore Clayton Noah, a dual‑threat player who has recorded 22 hits, seven runs and 18 RBIs, while also delivering 34 ⅔ innings on the mound with 60 strikeouts.
The upcoming contest marks the 33rd meeting between the Panthers and the Granger team in the past 16 years, underscoring a rivalry that has become a staple of Iowa high‑school baseball.
Both programs will be looking to advance, and the victor will earn a berth in the next stage of the IHSAA tournament, a pathway overseen by the Iowa High School Athletic Association.
Fans can catch the live action on local broadcasts and online streams, with the game scheduled to start promptly at 7 p.m. on Friday.