Iowa Premier Fastpitch

05/31/2026

Our very own local celebrity! 🤩 After this summer, Kiya will be trading in the black and gold for the blue and gold! Always so proud & nothing but love for the James family!
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From Des Moines to the West Coast, Kiya James makes history as Iowa's first softball player to earn a scholarship to UCLA. 🌟 Find out her incredible story! https://www.weareiowa.com/article/sports/local-sports/des-moines-east-senior-kiya-james-softball-ucla/524-6e1d5a5d-6405-45a9-970e-f95ab81d1ab4

05/27/2026

NATIONAL TEAM TRYOUT DATES ANNOUNCED FOR THE 2026/2027 SEASON!

🗓️ Saturday, June 20th at 10:00 AM
🗓️ Saturday, August 8th at 10:00 AM

📍Iowa Premier Facility - 2135 NE Broadway Ave, Des Moines, IA

Register here: https://gforms.app/dTdqR2c

Only need to attend one session. Check out our website for more details on our club and its history as well as our regional vs national programs.

Questions? Message us or email at [email protected]!

https://iowapremierfp.com

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05/26/2026

HAPPY TUESDAY!! LET’S THROW IT BACK!

Next up…. REESE POAGE!

✏️ planning to study and major in sports management

🥩 her favorite game day snack is beef jerky

🎀 on game day you’ll see her rocking a slick back with bubble braids

🔮 no superstitions for Reese but she prays before every game

🫶🏼 winning state this past year with her sister is one of Reese’s favorite softball memories

📚 besides softball, Reese is looking forward to the football games and making new friends in college

🖤💛 she came to and plays for IPF because it’s an elite program that allows her to compete at the highest level with her best friends

👶 her advice to her younger self would be your worth is not defined in how you play

🎵 if we had walk out songs you’d be hearing “Seek and Destroy” by Metallica!

We’re excited to see Reese compete this final summer season with us and even more excited to see all she will accomplish at Oklahoma State University!

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05/23/2026

We would like to congratulate Maddie Sperling and her family on her recent verbal commitment to Northeast Alabama Community College! Maddie is a 2027 catcher/OF who commands the field behind the plate. You will often hear her before you see her, as communication between each batter is a crucial key to her play. Her communication with her pitchers and her coaches during the game is great. In the box, Maddie looks to get the job done for her team whether that’s looking for a base hit or getting a bunt down to move runners. Coaches have confidence in her ability to get the job done and never question her mindset as it is always team first. Maddie brings a magnetic humor everywhere she goes, whether that’s on or off the field. She keeps energy and focus high wherever she goes. Her work ethic is what all coaches love and will continue to love about her. You don’t have to tell or ask the kid to do things - she does it on her own and she works until she gets it right. We are so excited to watch Maddie compete and excel at the next level as a Mustang!

Maddie Sperling - 2027 - Northeast Alabama Community College

IPF Nation is proud of you, Maddie! 💛🖤💛🖤

05/19/2026

IT’S THROWBACK TUESDAY FOR OUR NEXT SENIOR!! 🥳

Next up…. JULIA CHRISTENSEN!

🧀 her favorite game day snack is protein balls or cheese and crackers!

🔮 Julia’s biggest superstition is to never say she’s in a slump!

🫶🏼 Her favorite softball memory was hitting a no doubter walk off homerun!

📚 besides softball, Julia is most excited to meet new people in college!

🖤💛 she plays for IPF because IPF has so many opportunities, great coaching and teammates to root for her.

🎵 if we had walk out songs you’d be hearing “You Know How We Do It” by Ice Cube!

We wish Julia a very successful summer season and we can’t wait to see all the amazing things she’ll do at Indian Hills!!

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05/13/2026

We would like to congratulate Mya Lira and her family on her recent verbal commitment to Indian Hill Community College! Mya is a 2026 middle infielder who plays with a quiet confidence and wicked arm. If you’ve seen her play, chances are you’ve seen the bal whizz across the infield, catching even the fastest of runners. She flies around the middles, always chomping at the bit for that double play, working with her teammates for any extra out. Offensively, she delivers timely hits and consistent power to bring her teammates on the bases in. Mya’s calm demeanor keeps her cool under pressure. Her positive attitude and hard work ethic are just a few reasons why she represents IPF well. We can’t wait to watch her continuous growth and success as a Warrior!

Mya Lira - 2026 - Indian Hills Community College

IPF Nation is proud of you, Mya! 💛🖤💛🖤

05/12/2026

BEST DAY OF THE WEEK….THROWBACK TUESDAY!! 🥳

Next up…. KENZI VAN DEN HEUVEL!

✏️ plans to major in business and entrepreneurship!

🍇 her favorite game day snack is grapes and watermelon with a bloom energy drink!

🔮 Kenzi’s biggest superstition is that she always needs to wear bubble braids when she plays.

🫶🏼 Her favorite softball memory was during a rain delay in STL when her, Brynn, Addison, and Jaisa all sat in a car together for hours.

🖤💛 she plays for IPF because her teammates and coaches push her to be the best player and person she can be.

👶 if she were talking to her younger self she’d tell her to be confident in who she is.

🎵 if we had walk out songs you’d be hearing “Play That Funky Music” by Wild Cherry

We wish Kenzi so much success as she embarks on her final season with us after being here since she was 13. We can’t wait to see all the amazing things she’ll do at Central College and excited for her to be Dutch!!

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05/05/2026

ITS TUESDAY!!! SO LETS THROW IT BACK!! 🥳

Next up…. ANALISE DEWITT!

✏️ plans to major in sports business!

🍬 sour airhead extremes are her go to game day snack!

🔮 before going up to bat, Annie must put her gear in the same order every time starting from helmet, elbow guard, then left batting glove to right!

🫶🏼 Her favorite softball memory is when Faith Heil hit the walk off homerun against Unity in the Colorado Sparkler!

🖤💛 she plays for IPF because she wanted to play with the best, and compete against the best. And she gets to hangout with her best friends all year round.

👶 if she were talking to her younger self she’d tell her to take that chance and bet on yourself to be able to compete on the biggest stage because you can.

🎵 if we had walk out songs you’d be hearing “Starman” by David Bowie

We wish Annie so much success as she ends her final season with us after playing here since 12U ball. We can’t wait to see all the amazing things she’ll do at the University of Oregon!!

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04/28/2026

ITS BAAAAAACK….THROWBACK TIME!! 🥳

First up…. KAYLA KERSTING!

✏️ plans to major in business management

🍊 cuties are her go to game day snack! Not one, but two!

🔮 Kayla must put on her right sock before her left otherwise it’s bad luck & don’t even think about stepping on a fresh chalk line!

🫶🏼 Her favorite softball memory is playing in a 13 inning game to win state semifinals for her high school!

🖤💛 she plays for IPF because she wanted to play with and against the best of the best in the country

👶 if she were talking to her younger self she’d tell her failure is inevitable - learn & grow from your losses and it’s all about how you respond

🎵 if we had walk out songs you’d be hearing “American Girl” by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

We wish Kayla so much success as she ends her final season with us this summer & can’t wait to see all the great things she does at the University of Iowa!

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04/20/2026

IT WAS A CLEAN SWEEP. 🧹🧹🧹

14U. 16U. 18U. ALL CHAMPIONS OUT IN LINCOLN. 🏆

First full weekend of spring ball and the girls came ready to set the tone for the season ahead!