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The Knoxville Baseball Squad will face Bondurant-Farrar tonight in a class 3A substate final that could send the Panthers to the State Tournament. The game will be broadcast live on 95.3 KNIA with pregame starting at 6:45 p.m.
The Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association has unveiled its 40th Annual All-Academic Teams, celebrating senior players who excel on the field, in the classroom, and as community leaders. The roster includes local standouts and a summer All-Star Series scheduled for Cedar Rapids.
After a 16‑year drought, the Knoxville Baseball Squad is set to open the State Tournament against the undefeated Wahlert Catholic, with Coach Turner Devore confident in his team's chances and two ace pitchers ready to lead the charge.
The conference revealed its 2026 all-conference teams, highlighting standout performances from the Panthers baseball squad and acknowledging key contributors on the softball side.
Dubuque Wahlert erased early deficits and a late surge by Knoxville to win 9-8, advancing to the semifinals on Wednesday at 4:30 p.m.
Dubuque Wahlert survived a late surge from Knoxville to win 9-8, setting up a semifinal showdown.
Several KNIA/KRLS area athletes earned All‑District baseball honors in 2026, recognized by the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association.
The baseball team routed Clarke 16‑3 behind a home run and four RBI from Jessen Ferguson and a 3‑for‑3 effort from Jace Kading, while the softball squad fell 10‑5 to the Indians after an early lead.
The Knoxville Baseball Squad completed a sweep of Albia on Monday night, clinching the South Central Conference title with a 19‑6 overall record and a 15‑2 conference slate.
The baseball team dominated Davis County with an 11-1 score, capitalizing on multiple errors, while the softball squad squandered a early lead and lost 5-2, setting up crucial upcoming matchups.
Carter Lehrman’s dominant pitching and a hot offense propel Newton to a 1‑0 win over Knoxville, extending a four‑game winning streak.
The Knoxville baseball team rolled past Pella Christian 14-0, highlighted by a six-run burst from the first six batters and a three-run homer from Jessen Ferguson.
The Knoxville Baseball Squad suffered a 1-0 defeat against Newton, hampered by a lone run in the fifth inning and limited offensive firepower
The Knoxville Baseball Squad opened its series against Davis County with a dominant 12-1 victory before edging Davis County 6-5 in a dramatic second game, showcasing strong performances from Jessen Ferguson and Kyler Gifford.
From dramatic no‑hitters to power‑laden bats, Iowa's seniors are turning the diamond into a showcase of talent as they chase postseason glory.