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Van MeterSaydel

Bulldogs
18
Eagles
3

The Saydel (Des Moines, IA) varsity softball team lost Thursday's home non-conference game against Van Meter (IA) by a score of 18-3.

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Van Meter-------18--
Saydel-------3--
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Game Story

Iowa High School Softball - Saydel knocked off by Van Meter

July 3, 2025: Des Moines, IA 50313

In Thursday's non-league test, the Van Meter Bulldogs (Van Meter, IA) softball squad overwhelmed the host Saydel Eagles (Des Moines, IA), by a tally of 18-3.

Next, the Bulldogs meet the North Polk Comets (Alleman, IA) in a non-league test, on Tuesday, July 8. Van Meter will attempt to advance on its 28-2 season record.

The Eagles (2-21) will now prepare for their test against Grinnell (Grinnell, IA). The Tigers go into the non-league test with a 26-7 record. In their last test, Grinnell was routed by Williamsburg (Williamsburg, IA), 9-2, in a league test.

Van Meter @ Saydel Softball Game Info

Thu., Jul. 3, 2025 @ 7:30p
The Saydel (Des Moines, IA) varsity softball team lost Thursday's home non-conference game against Van Meter (IA) by a score of 18-3.

Rankings & Records

Van Meter (24-25)

IA
14
OverallConferenceHomeAwayNeutralWin %Conference %RFRA
34-219-014-118-12-0.9441.00036171

Saydel (24-25)

IA
257
OverallConferenceHomeAwayWin %Conference %RFRA
2-252-121-121-13.074.14381267

Team Scoring Averages

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Van Meter		-------10.0--
Saydel		02.0.301.3.703.07.72.7

Common Opponents

SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.
Van Meter7-1Saydel0-6
DateAwayHomeResultDateAwayHomeResult
5/31/25Van MeterBallard(W) 17-05/27/25BallardSaydel(L) 15-2
6/27/25BallardVan Meter(W) 8-1
5/31/25WintersetVan Meter(L) 4-36/19/25SaydelWinterset(L) 10-0
6/4/25Interstate 35Van Meter(W) 4-25/16/25SaydelInterstate 35
6/23/25Van MeterInterstate 35(W) 15-4
6/25/25Van MeterInterstate 35
7/12/25Interstate 35Van Meter(W) 3-0
6/14/25St. EdmondVan Meter(W) 9-46/26/25St. EdmondSaydel
6/14/25St. EdmondVan Meter
6/18/25Van MeterWest Marshall5/28/25West MarshallSaydel(L) 11-3
6/17/25SaydelWest Marshall(L) 5-0
6/18/25SaydelWest Marshall
6/30/25Van MeterPrairie City-Monroe(W) 5-46/12/25SaydelPrairie City-Monroe(L) 8-0
6/13/25Prairie City-MonroeSaydel(L) 10-0

Record Breakdown

Van Meter (24-25)

Saydel (24-25)
34-2
Overall
2-25
19-0
League
2-12
12-2
Non-League
0-13
1-0
Head to Head
0-1
7-1
Common Opponent
0-6
14-1
Home
1-12
18-1
Away
1-13
2-0
Neutral
0-0
3-0
Playoff
0-0
34-2
In-State
2-25
0-0
Out-of-State
0-0