Weather causes problems for second time this week
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| CNA photo by LARRY PETERSON
Head first: CrestonÕs Tyler Pettit beats the tag of Harlan catcher Eric Croshan to tie the score at 8-8 in game two of WednesdayÕs doubleheader. Harlan went on to win, 19-10, to complete the Hawkeye 10 Conference sweep. CrestonÕs rescheduled varsity game tonight at Red Oak has been postponed to 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, at Atlantic, followed by the makeup game against Atlantic at 7 p.m. |
After Thursday’s rain, the schedule has gotten considerably tight for most area baseball and softball teams.
All area games for Thursday were rained out. Some are being rescheduled while others are just being scrapped all together.
Creston softball
For the Creston softball team, the schedule has gotten jam-packed. After Saturday’s Mount Ayr Classic, the Panthers will play seven conference games in a span of four days.
On Monday, Creston will travel to Red Oak for a single varsity game starting at 1 p.m. Monday night, Creston will travel back home to face Clarinda in junior varsity and varsity action starting at 5:30 p.m.
On Tuesday, Creston will travel to Atlantic for a varsity doubleheader starting at 11 a.m. That night, the Panthers will be back at home for a single varsity game with Glenwood starting at 7 p.m.
Creston baseball
Creston’s rescheduled game tonight at Red Oak was postponed again. It will be held 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, at Atlantic, followed by the makeup game against Atlantic at 7 p.m., varsity only.
After Saturday’s Brent Prange Classic in Ankeny, the Panthers will play Clarinda on Monday and Glenwood on Tuesday as regularly scheduled.
The Panthers come back home Thursday for a doubleheader with Council Bluffs Lewis Central.
Diagonal at M-U
Thursday’s Bluegrass Conference softball game between Diagonal and Moulton-Udell has been rescheduled for Monday at 6 p.m. in Moulton.
East Union at Corning
Thursday’s Pride of Iowa Conference baseball matchup between East Union and Corning will be played July 3. Two five-inning varsity games will be played in Afton. As for the softball doubleheader scheduled for Thursday, that has been canceled.
Corning’s dedication of its softball field in honor Don Kenworthy has been rescheduled for tonight, weather permitting. Corning hosts Wayne at 6 p.m., with the dedication starting at 5:30 p.m.
Lamoni at Murray
Thursday’s non-conference baseball and softball games between Lamoni and Murray have been canceled.
Lenox at Bedford
Thursday’s baseball and softball games between Bedford and Lenox have been moved to July 1 and July 3.
On July 1, Lenox’s softball team will play Bedford at 6 p.m. At 8 p.m., Lenox will host Corning.
On July 3, Lenox will host Bedford in baseball. Lenox coach Steve Westphal said that this matchup may turn into a varsity doubleheader if a conference title is at stake. As of today, it is scheduled as a junior varsity game starting at 6 p.m., with varsity to follow.
NV at Mount Ayr
Nodaway Valley and Mount Ayr’s baseball and softball games for Thursday have been canceled.
O-M at Iowa Christian
Orient-Macksburg and Iowa Christian will makeup Thursday’s conference baseball game tonight at Iowa Christian starting at 6 p.m. If weather causes problems tonight, the game will be played Saturday.
