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The Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association has released its 2026 All‑State baseball teams, highlighting standout performances from Mason City, Newman Catholic and Saint Ansgar across multiple classes.
The Knights secured victories over West Hancock and Lake Mills, highlighted by standout performances from Jaxon Dutcher and West Cole.
Newman Catholic clinched its eighth state baseball title with an 11-1 victory over Moravia, highlighted by Logan Vaske’s grand slam and a dominant fifth inning.
The Newman Catholic Knights have posted a series of impressive victories, improving to an 18‑5 season record while showcasing powerful hitting and reliable pitching.
Bishop Verot senior Lila Dinkel earns Player of the Year for the second straight season, leading her team to a 14‑2 record and their first state playoff win, while Coach Thomas McGuire of Bonita Springs is named Coach of the Year.
The inaugural Lee County Flag Football All-Star Game delivered a dramatic 12-6 victory for the North squad, highlighted by standout performances from Lila Dinkel and Kelsi Longabardi, a flyover, scholarships and support from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.