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High school sports and sometimes colleges for @DMRegister. Strong opinions about Philly cheesesteaks and pizza.
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Waukee Northwest beats Ankeny Centennial for Iowa state softball title

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By Alyssa Hertel Verified
| Des Moines Register Verified
Updated July 24, 2026, 10:38 p.m. CT FORT DODGE — Add another state title to Waukee Northwest's tally. The Wolves (40-4) entered the Iowa high school softball state tournament as the No. 1 seed, and they finished the week on top, defeating No. 2 Ankeny Centennial, 3-1, on Friday, July 24, for the Class 5A state title.
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By Alyssa Hertel Verified
| USA Today Verified
Updated July 24, 2026, 11:38 p.m. ET Waukee Northwest defeated Ankeny Centennial 3-1 to win the Class 5A Iowa high school softball state title. Hazel Leinen hit a two-run home run in the sixth inning to secure the lead and the victory for the Wolves. Pitcher Sophia Schlader recorded nine strikeouts while allowing only one run for Waukee Northwest. FORT DODGE — Add another state title to Waukee Northwest's tally.
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Clarksville tops Edgewood-Colesburg for second-straight Iowa softball title

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By Alyssa Hertel Verified
| Ames Tribune Verified
Clarksville's high school softball team won its second consecutive Class 1A state championship. The team defeated Edgewood-Colesburg with a final score of 5-2. Eve Jordan's two-run homer in the fourth inning gave Clarksville a decisive lead. FORT DODGE — Last season – when Clarksville won the Class 1A Iowa high school softball state championship – it did it for its community. This year, the coaches and players wanted to win one for themselves, which is exactly what happened on Friday, July 24.
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