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1 week ago | pencitycurrent.com | Shane Weirather |John Bohnenkamp

HAWKS BASEBALL Posted Saturday, June 21, 2025 2:13 am They’re a good team, kind of a measuring stick for us. We had some things get away from us, and they knew how to capitalize.” MEDIAPOLIS — Central Lee’s baseball team had opportunities for a couple of bigger innings than the Hawks were able to produce against Mediapolis, and it cost them. The 5-3 loss was about some missed chances against the No. 6 (Class 2A) Bulldogs, who won their 12th consecutive game. “Just not enough baserunners all...

1 week ago | pencitycurrent.com | Loren Menke |John Bohnenkamp

AREA SOFTBALL Posted Monday, June 16, 2025 11:04 pm There is some progress with this group,” Menke said. “Like they say, the postseason is when you want to be playing your best, and I think we keep taking steps toward that.” WEST POINT — The postseason might seem far off for the Holy Trinity softball team, given the regular-season schedule the Crusaders have to face this week. But Monday’s 7-5 win over Highland at South Park was one that HTC coach Loren Menke thinks could have a big impact on...

2 weeks ago | pencitycurrent.com | Jason Hawk |Chuck Vandenberg

AREA SOFTBALL Posted Friday, June 13, 2025 8:55 am We got seven games this week, so it’s tough. There’s not time to celebrate this win, there’s no time to celebrate anything this week. No time to even rest this week.” DONNELLSON – The Central Lee Lady Hawks are becoming pretty good at winning games late… of late. Not only are SEI Super Conference teams taking notice, but so did the IGHSAU. The Hawks broke into the Class 3A ratings this week at No. 15 with a 12-2 record. Olivia Day provided...

2 weeks ago | pencitycurrent.com | Shane Weirather |Chuck Vandenberg

FIVE IN A ROW Posted Friday, June 13, 2025 8:42 am Executing there at the end. Bo gets on and Calfee had a beautiful hit to right field and then Hunter comes through with just what we needed. We executed there at the end of the game, but wholly….,” DONNELLSON – If Bobby Reid landing on your football field in a spangled parachute isn’t enough to tell you it’s gonna be a good night, the Central Lee Hawks walk-off wins over Van Buren sure did. Hunter Elin, down in the count 1-2, laced an RBI...

2 weeks ago | pencitycurrent.com | Michele Ross |Chuck Vandenberg

MEASLES Posted Wednesday, June 11, 2025 10:10 pm Unfortunately, no vaccine is 100% effective but the MMR vaccine is our best defense for prevention of measles. The first MMR dose is typically given at 12-15 months of age and the second dose is given at 4-6 years of age. Once an individual receives both doses, additional doses are not recommended.” LEE COUNTY – Lee County health officials are keeping a watchful eye on the increase of measles diagnoses in the state. Two additional confirmed...