Iowa City High School Football Teams Gear Up for New Season
A look at the standout storylines across Iowa City-area high school football as teams finalize rosters and strategies for the upcoming campaign.
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A look at the standout storylines across Iowa City-area high school football as teams finalize rosters and strategies for the upcoming campaign.

The Harwich Mariners clinched their seventh league championship on Tuesday night, defeating the Bourne Braves 4-2 in Game 3 at Whitehouse Field before a crowd of over 7,000 fans. The win marks the culmination of a dominant season and a milestone for the franchise.

The Harwich Mariners secured a decisive victory over Y‑D at Whitehouse Field, driven by strong pitching from Jason Flores and a clutch two‑run triple from Sean O’Leary, setting up a much‑anticipated rematch in Bourne.
Three Southern Miss players were selected in the 2026 MLB Draft, pitcher Colby Allen signed as an undrafted free agent, and key returnees like Davis Gillespie could return, while new transfers and high school signees arrive to fill the gaps.

Despite a three‑hour delay and slick conditions, the Falmouth Dores rallied to beat the Harwich Mariners 2‑0, extending their winning streak.

Virginia survived a 15‑11 slugfest against Southern Miss, rallying in the tenth inning to stay alive in the NCAA Tournament.
Southern Miss and Virginia battled to a 10‑8 lead for Virginia in the top of the seventh, with multiple home runs and RBI hits shaping the contest.
Southern Miss clinched its third Sun Belt Tournament title in four years with an 11-7 victory over Louisiana, earning an NCAA Tournament berth and a chance at a top‑eight seed.

Southern Miss secured a 6-2 victory over Troy, extending its streak of Sun Belt Championship appearances to four consecutive seasons. Joey Urban and Davis Gillespie delivered home runs, while Colby Allen’s relief pitching sealed the win.

The No. 8 nationally ranked Southern Miss baseball team saw its 11‑game winning streak snapped by Troy in a rain‑delayed semifinal, with both clubs trading blows before a ninth‑inning comeback fell short.

Louisiana’s recent victories, highlighted by key performances from Donovan LaSalle and Lee Amedee, have propelled them into the championship game, which is scheduled for Sunday afternoon.
Southern Miss’s baseball team, riding an 11‑game win streak, faces Troy in a semifinal that could set up a third straight championship appearance.

A late rally capped by Drey Barrett’s walk‑off homer and savvy base stealing turned a tightly contested game into a memorable win for the Troy Trojans.