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Iola falls to New Home 7-2 in state championship after rough first inning at Dell Diamond
By Landon Patz at KXXV
· June 4, 2026
· 3 min read
Iola's baseball season ended Thursday at Dell Diamond in Round Rock, Texas, with a 7-2 loss to New Home in the state championship game. A five-run first inning by the Leopards proved to be the difference, as Iola could not recover despite a strong performance the rest of the...
Key takeaway The Bulldogs drew first blood when Brek Roberts stole home with the bases loaded, giving Iola a 1-0 lead.
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Published: June 4, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV ·
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What is this story about? Iola's baseball season ended Thursday at Dell Diamond in Round Rock, Texas, with a 7-2 loss to New Home in the state championship game. A five-run first inning by the Leopards proved to be the difference, as Iola could not recover despite a strong performance the rest of the...
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