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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.
Pleasantville’s baseball squad captured its second straight Class 2A state title, finishing 35‑1 and showcasing a complete‑game performance by ace Brayden Kennedy.
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 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.
Brayden Kennedy delivered a stellar four‑inning outing, while the Pleasantville offense exploded in the second through fourth frames, securing a 10‑0 victory that sets up a Thursday clash with Cascade.
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 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.
The softball team downed the #10 Falcons 9‑4, while the baseball side routed the Warhawks 14‑0, boosting records to 7‑7 and 18‑1 respectively.
The Pleasantville baseball squad rolled past Van Meter 11‑0, improving to 17‑1, while the softball team dropped a 12‑2 decision, leaving their record at 6‑7.
The Pleasantville baseball squad cruised to a 5-1 victory over Des Moines Christian, while the softball team fell 2-1 despite an early lead.