Anamosa Baseball

My thoughts on the season. @iahsbb @iabaseball1 @JournalEureka

𝗜𝗼𝘄𝗮 𝗛𝗦 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄: 𝘈𝘯𝘢𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘢 𝘉𝘭𝘶𝘦 𝘙𝘢𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴 The Blue Raiders will have to fill a lot of spots this season, but the staff is excited to see the newcomers step in and do what’s necessary for the team to succeed. Full Preview 🔗 prepbsbl.com/4teQg5r @BaseballAnamosa

Congratulations to Jackson Watters, wrapping up an outstanding career with 3rd team all-state honors!

Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association 2025 Class 2A All-State Team #iahsbb

Anamosa’s Jackson Watters, Vince Diers, Carson Vargason and Miken Wheeler all named All-RVC first-team baseball picks while Dane Owen is a second-team selection. Jacob King earns honorable mention status with Watters being named North division Player of the Year.

🚨𝗪𝗔𝗟𝗞 𝗢𝗙𝗙🚨 ANAMOSA HITS A WALK OFF SINGLE AGAINST DIKE-NEW HARTFORD 🔥 Blue Raiders will face the winner of Pleasantville vs GVC. #iahsbb Instagram

Anamosa senior Jacob King delivers unbelievable two out game winning two run single in the bottom of the seventh capping a three run inning as the Raiders rally for an incredible 4-3 walk off victory over Dike-New Hartford to claim the program’s third straight 2A district title!!

Raiders plate 3 in the bottom of the 7th to walk it off 4-3 over Dike-New Hartford. Jacob King with the 2-out, 2-run single to win it. Raiders win their 3rd straight district title and will play in Grinnell on Tuesday night with a chance to go to state.

Raiders defeat Monticello for the 3rd time this season and 5th straight time overall, by a score of 11-1 in 5 innings to advance to our 3rd straight district final. We will look to win our 3rd straight district title on Saturday night at home at 7 PM against Dike-New Hartford.

Raiders hit the road tonight for our final regular season DH at Cascade. First pitch game 1 at 530 PM.

Raiders defeat Maquoketa Valley 12-6 on the road and finish the week 4-1 with 3 ranked wins. Miken Wheeler with the win out of the pen, Vince Diers gives us the lead with a 3-run double. Back at it Monday.

Raiders sweep Beckman on the road by scores of 13-3 (5), and 5-2 (8). Watters home run and complete game. Diers 6 1/3 in game 2, Vargason finishes it out of the pen. King with 2 huge RBIs in game 2. Too many other good things to name. Raiders sit at 13-8 and 8-2 in conference.

Schedule update: Tonight's DH at Beckman will now begin at 3 PM due to weather.

Conference DH tonight at Beckman Catholic. First pitch game 1 at 5 PM.

Raiders defeat Marquette Catholic 10-8 on senior night. Trace Faille with the win, Carson Vargason with the save. Wheeler, King, & Diers with strong nights at the plate. Watters adds another HR and 4 RBI. Back at it tomorrow night.

For the 3rd consecutive season and 3rd time in program history, we have received a #1 seed for the postseason. We will have a 1st round bye on Saturday, July 5th, and will begin our run at the state tournament and a 3rd consecutive district title at home on Tuesday, July 8th.

Back at home tonight for a JV/V contest with a very strong Cedar Rapids Xavier team. JV at 5, varsity to follow.

Raiders sweep Clinton on the road 3-1 and 13-2 (5 innings). Vince Diers goes the distance in game 1. Dane Owen with a steal of home and fantastic day all around. Miken Wheeler goes the distance in game 2. Raiders go 5-0 on the week and sit at 10-4 overall and 6-0 in conference.

Raiders sweep Camanche 11-0 in 5 innings in game 1, and 7-4 in game 2. Solid hitting throughout the night. Jackson Watters with a complete game shutout with 12 Ks. Miken Wheeler comes out of the pen for a 3-inning save in game 2. Raiders sit at 8-4 overall & 6-0 in conference.