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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.
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 Iowa High School Athletic Association State Baseball Tournament is in full swing, featuring elite teams from across the state and a host of standout players poised for college commitments.
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.
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 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.
A look at the state's statistical leaders across offense and defense, featuring standout players and the organizations tracking their achievements.