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The Pleasantville baseball team secured its third consecutive state tournament appearance with a 15‑0 victory over Albia, highlighted by strong pitching from Brayden Kennedy and a 13‑run third inning that featured multiple RBIs from key players.
With the state tournament split between two Iowa cities, analysts preview key games, highlight defending champions and note the impact of missing star players.
Pleasantville’s baseball squad captured its second straight Class 2A state title, finishing 35‑1 and showcasing a complete‑game performance by ace Brayden Kennedy.
The 2026 Iowa High School Athletic Association baseball tournament concluded with four class championships, delivering dramatic upsets, record‑setting performances, and a showcase of emerging talent across the state.
Brayden Kennedy's masterful outing and key RBIs powered Pleasantville to an 8‑1 victory over Durant, completing a 34‑1 season and cementing their status as back‑to‑back state champions.
Pleasantville High School clinched the Iowa Class 2A baseball state title on Thursday, defeating Durant 8-1 in a game highlighted by Brayden Kennedy’s complete-game effort and a flurry of clutch hits.
The Pleasantville baseball team overcame a 2-0 hole to defeat Cascade 8-5 in the Class 2A semifinals, setting up a championship clash with Durant.
The top‑seeded Pleasantville baseball squad, riding a 32‑1 record and a recent 15‑0 substate victory, will meet the eighth‑seeded Ridge View Raptors in the Class 2A State Baseball Tournament quarterfinals. The game, scheduled for Merchants Park in Carroll, will be streamed live on 95.3 KNIA.
The Iowa High School Athletic Association will conclude its state baseball tournament on Friday with championship games in four divisions, showcasing top performances from teams such as Pleasant Valley and Indianola.
Brayden Kennedy delivered a stellar four‑inning outing, while the Pleasantville offense exploded in the second through fourth frames, securing a 10‑0 victory that sets up a Thursday clash with Cascade.
The baseball team erased a 4‑1 deficit with a five‑run sixth inning, while the softball squad fell 2‑0 after a rain‑delayed finish.
The Pleasantville baseball squad completed a doubleheader sweep of Madrid, while the softball team posted a 7-6 win and a 9-0 victory, setting up upcoming postseason play.
The Pleasantville baseball squad extended its winning streak at the Prange Classic in Johnston, defeating Bondurant‑Farrar and Pleasant Valley with standout pitching and hitting.
Iowa has secured 13 high school commitments for the 2027 class, featuring standout linebackers, offensive linemen, and playmakers from across the Midwest and beyond.
The Pleasantville softball and baseball squads each completed a 2‑0 sweep of the ACGC Chargers, posting shutouts and high‑scoring victories that set the stage for upcoming weekend matchups.
Keyon Thomas, a three-star running back from Indianapolis, announced his commitment to the University of Iowa, choosing the Hawkeyes over several other programs and highlighting the staff's development focus.
The Pleasantville baseball squad cruised to a 5-1 victory over Des Moines Christian, while the softball team fell 2-1 despite an early lead.
Iowa’s 2027 recruiting class now stands at ten pledges, featuring standout athletes from across the Midwest who could redefine the Hawkeyes’ future.
From dominant pitchers to power hitters, the latest prep rankings highlight a handful of athletes poised to shape the next season’s narrative.