We will soon have a new voice here at KILJ in the sports department. Parker Testa will be joining our team as the new Sports Director on June 6th. Parker is originally from Indiana, and attended Wright State University in Fairborn, Ohio. With a deep love for all sports, but especially baseball, we are excited for his leadership in our sports department as we start the new season!
Baseball
The New London Tigers enjoyed a 15-1 win over the West Burlington Falcons last night racking up 7 runs in the 3rd inning alone.
Tonight the Winfield-Mt. Union boys high school baseball team will enjoy a homefield advantage against the Louisa Muscatine Falcons at 7 p.m.
The Mount Pleasant boys high school baseball team is gearing up to face Clear Creek-Amana this Wednesday at 7 p.m. The Panthers will enjoy a home field advantage against the 1 and 0 team.
The New London boys high school baseball team will also head to the field this Wednesday in Mediapolis at 7 p.m.
Softball
The Winfield-Mt. Union Wolves secured their first win of the season over Lone Tree in a close game of 6-5.
The West Burlington Falcons gained their first win over New London last night with a final score of 11-1.
Tonight the Winfield-Mt. Union lady wolves softball team will meet the Louisa-Muscatine Falcons on the field in Winfield at 7 p.m.
The New London girls high school softball team will return to the field this Wednesday in Mediapolis at 7 p.m. while Mount Pleasant girls high school softball will face Central Lee with a homefield advantage on Wednesday also at 7 p.m.
Golf
The Washington girls golf team will be returning to the state tournament after finishing first overall at the Class 3A Region 3 final in Oskaloosa. The demons shot a 361 to secure their first-place finish.
The New London girls golf team will also be returning to the state tournament after securing a 351 which is the top score in any Class 1A tournament.
The Girls State golf meet here in Iowa will take place this Thursday and Friday with New London participating in the 1A division in Marshalltown and Washington will be participating in the 3A division just North of Adel, IA. We wish both teams the best of luck as they represent our region at the State Tournament again this year.