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The 2026 Iowa high school baseball season concluded with state champions crowned across 4A, 3A, 2A and 1A, and all‑state rosters — including first, second and third teams — unveiled, highlighting top players and class captains.
A total of 30 Iowa athletes earned IBCA Super Team and first‑team honors, with Indianola and Pleasantville leading the way in Class 4A and 2A recognitions.
The Register's 2026 All-Iowa baseball selections recognize an Elite team and four class-based squads, highlighting standout performances and the platform GoBound that verified the stats.
The 2026 Iowa high school state baseball tournament will unfold over five days, from July 20 through July 24, at venues in Cedar Rapids and Carroll. The event gathers the state’s most promising talent, drawing families, scouts and enthusiastic fans to witness a showcase of skill and competition.
The upcoming Iowa high school baseball state tournament will crown champions in four divisions, with predicted winners Sioux City East, Wahlert Catholic, Pleasantville and Coon Rapids‑Bayard backed by strong performances and standout athletes.
The 2026 Iowa high school baseball championship opens Monday, featuring 32 teams and a roster of standout players whose statistics highlight the tournament’s depth.
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.
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.
Several KNIA/KRLS area athletes earned All‑District baseball honors in 2026, recognized by the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association.
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 Pleasantville baseball squad secured its first Class 2A Substate 5 victory, defeating Centerville 11‑1 as Brayden Kennedy delivered a stellar five‑inning outing.
A snapshot of the statistical leaders shaping Iowa's high school baseball landscape as the regular season concludes.
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 team cruised to an 11‑1 win while the softball squad dropped a 4‑2 decision, setting up a doubleheader showdown with Madrid.
With the state tournament set for July 20‑24, fifteen standout athletes are emerging as Player of the Year candidates, blending power, precision and speed.
A competitive vote for the Class 2A midseason player of the year highlights five nominees with impressive stats, ahead of the state tournament opening on July 20 and voting closing on July 6.
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.
The Pleasantville baseball team swept Woodward‑Granger while the softball squad split its doubleheader, with standout outings from Brody Adreon, JJ Phillips and eighth‑grader Emma Rist.
The Pleasantville softball squad edged Earlham 6-3, while the baseball team rolled past the Cardinals 16-0, setting the stage for tonight’s clash with Pella Christian.
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.