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The Roland-Story baseball team, led by coach Chris Hill, combines offensive firepower with a strong pitching staff as they gear up for a critical quarterfinal against Durant, aiming to advance toward a state championship.
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.
Tuesday's action featured ten‑inning battles, dominant offensive outings and solid pitching that kept the state tournament alive.
The Mid‑Prairie Golden Hawks fell 9‑8 to Wilton in a tightly contested baseball game, with key performances from Kellan Chaffee and Oliver Grunder. Coach Kyle Mullet urges offensive steadiness and defensive sharpening as the team gears up for a doubleheader against a formidable Durant squad led by star pitcher‑hitter Colby Gast.