Iowa High School Baseball - Kennedy holds off Hempstead
May 18, 2026: Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 The crowd at Monday's league battle between the Kennedy Cougars (Cedar Rapids, IA) and the visiting Hempstead Mustangs (Dubuque, IA), saw Kennedy's baseball team gain a win over Hempstead by a tally of 5-1.
The Cougars (2-0) will now prepare for their battle against Iowa City (Iowa City, IA). The Little Hawks enter the Mississippi Valley - Valley battle with a 0-1 record. In their last battle, Iowa City was overwhelmed by Dubuque Senior (Dubuque, IA), 6-1, in a non-league battle.
Next, the Mustangs face the Western Dubuque Bobcats (Epworth, IA) in a Mississippi Valley - Valley battle, on Wednesday, May 20. Hempstead will attempt to upgrade on its 0-2 season record. The Bobcats enter the battle with a 2-0 record after their 10-0 non-league win over Jefferson (Cedar Rapids, IA).