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Iowa is buzzing with excitement as local athletes prepare for a series of thrilling all-star events. From baseball showcases in the IHSBCA All-Star Series to basketball games featuring Lily Olsen in the prestigious 2025 Lilly Women’s College All-Star Game, the spotlight is on Iowa’s sports talent. Cooper DeJean is hosting a charity softball game, with proceeds benefiting local children’s hospital. Cade Obermueller shines with recent accolades in baseball, marking Iowa’s excellence in sports. Fans are encouraged to support these remarkable athletes during this exciting time.

Exciting Times for Iowa Athletes with Upcoming All-Star Events!

Good news, sports fans! Our very own Iowa is buzzing with excitement as local athletes gear up for a series of exhilarating all-star events that promise to showcase their amazing skills and talent!

Iowa Baseball Players Take Center Stage

First up, we have a talented group of Iowa baseball players set to shine at the IHSBCA All-Star Series happening from July 31 to August 2 across Ankeny and Urbandale High Schools. It’s a fantastic opportunity for these players to display their talent and connect with other top-notch athletes from around the state. Baseball fans, mark your calendars because this is going to be a spectacular event!

Lucy Olsen’s Big Moment

Switching gears to basketball, let’s talk about Lucy Olsen, a star guard from the University of Iowa, who’s making waves as she prepares to participate in the prestigious 2025 Lilly Women’s College All-Star Game on April 5. This exciting game will be broadcast live on ESPN2, starting at 2 p.m. (CT), from the Hillsborough Community College in sunny Tampa.

Lucy is already a household name, being a unanimous All-Big Ten First-Team selection with a jaw-dropping career of over 2,000 points, 500 assists, and 500 rebounds. She achieved impressive milestones like scoring 20+ points in 42 games and setting a career-high with 12 assists in an NCAA Tournament game against Murray State. All eyes will be on her as she suits up for either Team Lieberman or Team Miller—coached by basketball legends Nancy Lieberman and Cheryl Miller, respectively. The complete rosters for the teams will be unveiled the week of the event, so stay tuned!

Charity Softball Game Hosted by Cooper DeJean

And that’s not all! Our wonderful Cooper DeJean, a celebrated professional football star from Odebolt, Iowa, is hosting a marvelous All-Star Charity Softball Game on June 1 at Principal Park. The event will kick off right after the Iowa Cubs game, which starts at 1:08 PM. Cooper will even throw out the ceremonial first pitch, setting the stage for a day filled with fun and camaraderie.

This charity softball game will feature professional athletes who will be divided into teams under the leadership of team captains DeJean and Riley Moss. Exciting names like AJ Brown, Reed Blankenship, Isaiah Rogers, and many others are set to participate. Just a heads up, meet and greet tickets with Cooper sold out quickly, so hopefully, you secured yours!

All proceeds from ticket sales and a memorabilia auction will benefit the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital, making this an event to not only enjoy but also support a fantastic cause!

Cade Obermueller’s Stellar Performance

Let’s not forget about the baseball side of things! Cade Obermueller, a rising star and Iowa pitcher, has recently made headlines by earning third-team All-American honors from Perfect Game. This achievement marks him as the first Iowa player to receive such honors since 2023—what a remarkable accomplishment!

Obermueller has had quite the season, holding an impressive 5-3 record with a 3.02 ERA over 15 starts, along with striking out 117 batters, ranking him second all-time in the program’s history for strikeouts in a single season. One of his standout moments was a complete game with an astonishing 12 strikeouts against Northwestern. His accolades don’t stop there; he’s also been recognized as part of the 2025 All-Big Ten Tournament team and the ABCA/Rawlings NCAA All-Midwest Region first team.

With all these exciting events and stellar performances, Iowa is truly a land of sports talent! Keep an eye out for these incredible athletes and show them your support!

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