Wahlert and liberty advance to state after substate wins
Dubuque Wahlert and Iowa City Liberty punched their tickets to the state tournament while Solon was eliminated on July 15.
Dubuque Wahlert and Iowa City Liberty will represent the area at the state tournament after claiming substate titles on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
Wahlert defeated Clear Creek Amana 12-2 in the Class 3A final according to KCRG.
Liberty rolled past Cedar Rapids Prairie 15-0 in the Class 4A championship game the same night according to KCRG.
Solon’s season ended with a 12-3 loss to Davenport Assumption in the other Class 3A final according to KCRG.
Cedar Rapids and Linn County fans now turn their attention to the state tournament, where the two local qualifiers will compete for the next round of games.
Sources
- 1.Wahlert and Liberty dominate to head to state, Solon falls in substate championship — KCRG — News
- 2.Liberty High Rolls Past Second-Ranked Cedar Rapids Prairie to Secure Second Straight State Tournament Trip - Your Prep Sports — Google News — Cedar Rapids & Linn County
- 3.Wahlert and Liberty dominate to head to state, Solon falls in substate championship — KCRG
- 4.Liberty upends No. 2 C.R. Prairie for state baseball berth — The Gazette — Prep Sports
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