Iowa Softball, Baseball Semifinals Set After Upsets

The Iowa high school state softball and baseball tournaments have both seen significant upsets and strong individual performances, leading up to the semifinals across all classes. In softball, underdogs like St. Edmond earned decisive wins while top seeds such as Norwalk and Xavier were eliminated, with key contributions from players like Mariah Myers and Emma Eekhoff. Riverside advanced by scoring in every inning, and Clarksville progressed on a walk-off victory. In baseball, Johnston, coached by Michael Barta, was eliminated by Cedar Rapids Prairie, and defending champions Underwood moved on with help from pitcher Garrett Luett. Semifinal matchups in both sports are set, with championship games scheduled for Thursday and Friday in Fort Dodge. Full recaps and schedules are available via SI High School Sports.