They’ve recently expanded the sign at the Jefferson Softball Complex.
You know, the one that touts the J-Hawks’ state-tournament appearances.
There’s space for more.
Cedar Rapids Jefferson takes aim at its eighth consecutive state appearance when it hosts hard-charging Cedar Rapids Kennedy in a Class 4A regional final.
First pitch is 7 p.m. Wednesday at Jefferson.
** For more, read Wednesday’s Gazette **

CEDAR RAPIDS — Andre Dawson said Tuesday that he won’t make a college football commitment until after the upcoming football season.
“I’m going to wait until the playoffs are over,” he said.
The all-state running back from Cedar Rapids Washington has taken unofficial visits this summer to Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska, and is planning visits to Iowa State and Purdue before summer’s end.
He’ll take official visits in the fall.

Here is video shot from Cedar Rapids Washington’s football camp Tuesday morning:

CEDAR RAPIDS — Andre Dawson’s inner alarm awakens him at 6 each morning.
“I don’t even need an alarm clock any more,” said the all-state running back from Cedar Rapids Washington. “I’ve been doing this since eighth grade.”
Practice officially begins in about three weeks — Aug. 10, for those counting down — but don’t be fooled. The majority of the successful football programs have been busy much of the summer.
** For more, read Sunday’s Gazette **

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Charles City softball coach Brian Bohlen, his assistants and the rest of the Comet patrons were checking their pulses during the bottom of the sixth inning and top of the seventh.
After all, Waverly-Shell Rock had a 5-3 lead on the Comets heading into Charles City’s next-to-last time at bat.
Charles City, though, rallied for four runs on five base hits in the bottom of the sixth, then relief pitcher
Leah Gelner struck out the side in the top of the seventh as Charles City completed a 7-5 come-from-behind win …

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DES MOINES, Iowa – On Wednesday night across the state, Iowa high school softball teams will decide who will advance to the state tournament at Harlan Rogers Park in Fort Dodge next week.  Listed below are the regional…
Source: Iowa Sports Connection