Naples freshman Ari Lopez struck out nine batters in three innings and didn't allow a hit as the Wildcats defeated Aviano 21-3 in the opener of a doubleheader Saturday, April 13, 2024.

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Wildcats and Saints don’t spend much time idling on base

More than 76 percent of runners who reached base Saturday scored to help teams combine for 54 runs in Naples sweep.

Ramstein's Aspen Lindsey connects on a grand slam during the first inning of the first game of an April 13, 2024, doubleheader against Lakenheath on Ramstein Air Base, Germany.

Royal newcomers helping carry on tradition

Royals sweep doubleheader from Lakenheath behind dominating performance from Madison Mihalic on the mound and strong hitting from a pair of transfers.

Kaiserslautern goalkeeper Jada Hollis beats Ramstein defensive midfielder Audrey Singer to a ball during a match on April 12, 2024, at Ramstein High School on Ramstein Air Base, Germany.

Raiders push Royals, but Ramstein sweeps

Girls win 5-1 behind second-half spree and boys triumph 8-3 in battle between Division I crosstown rivals.

Bahrain's Lindo Letsoko sends the ball toward the net for his second of three goals in a 3-3 tie with Vicenza on Friday, April 12, 2024.

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Vicenza, Bahrain dominate halves to earn a tie

Cougar boys come out strong to score three goals in second half, while girls team earns 1-0 victory with late score.

It’s far better later than never for Rota against Vicenza

Admirals wait longer than most to actually start the season, then rally in late innings in both games to sweep Cougars.

Makiah Parker, a senior at Wiesbaden High School, takes the lead in the 4x100 meter relay's last leg during the Ansbach Invitational track meet at Ansbach Middle High School, Germany, on Saturday, April 6, 2024. (Matthew M. Burke/Stars and Stripes)

Parker continues to amass fans as track officially debuts

Wiesbaden senior runs away from the field in the 100 meters and then comes from way back to help team win 4x100 relay event.

Lakenheath senior Jovan Paucar defends the ball during a game against Wiesbaden on April 6, 2024 in Wiesbaden, Germany.

Warriors earn a win and a tie against Lancers

Wiesbaden boys shut out Lakenheath 5-0, while girls teams end match in a 1-1 draw.

Wiesbaden's Jonah Harvey dives back to first base ahead of the tag by Ramstein's Conor McGinty during the second game of a doubleheader on April 6, 2024, on Clay Kaserne in Wiesbaden, Germany.

Ramstein stays perfect by sweeping Wiesbaden

Royals triumph 20-1 and 12-2 to improve to 3-0 on young season in quest to reclaim D-I baseball title.

Aviano's Colin North struck out 12 batters and allowed only one hit and an unearned run in a 11-1 victory over Sigonella on Saturday, April 6, 2024, in a hazy day at Aviano Air Base, Italy.

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Aviano pitchers shut down Sigonella bats

Jaguars manage only two hits in doubleheader loss to Saints in matchup of teams that finished second and third in DII/DIII a year ago.

Ramstein defender Jayden Andrews tackles the ball of SHAPE's Santiago Torrente de la Pisa during a match on April 5, 2024, at Ramstein High School on Ramstein Air Base, Germany.

SHAPE’s second-half blitz enough to top Ramstein

Royals boys rally falls short, while girls stay perfect with easy victory over Spartans.

Minnesota sophomore Aiva Schmitz goes to hit the ball during a match at the Gopher Invitational on Sept. 15, 2023, at the Baseline Tennis Center in Minneapolis. Schmitz, a 2022 Kaiserslautern High School graduate, earned Big Time Co-Player of the Week honors on March 13, becoming the first Golden Gopher in four years to do so.

Ex-Raider Schmitz adjusting to life as a Gopher

Three-time DODEA-Europe champion has helped University of Minnesota to three team victories in the Big 10 so far this spring.

Khailey Olympia, center right, holds New England Patriot outside linebacker Matthew Judon's hand duirng an autograph event on March 23, 2024, at the Kaiserslautern Military Community Center on Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Kalani, center, and Khaiden, right, Khailey's older silbings, listen along.

Patriot Way winds into US bases in Germany with Matthew Judon visit

New England Patriots outside linebacker Matthew Judon came out for multiple events over the weekend in the Kaiserslautern Military Community.

Kaiserslautern catcher Alessia Garcia tags out Wiesbaden team captain Kayla Pham on March 16, 2024. Pham was running back to third base after attempting to steal home.

Kaiserslautern takes down Wiesbaden in softball season opener

Raiders win big in first game before rallying for run in extra innings to sweep doubleheader.

Sentinel right back James Idems boxes out Alconbury striker Keiran Daley as the ball goes toward the end line during a March 16, 2024, game at Spangdahlem High School in Spangdahlem, Germany.

Dragons quickly adjusting to co-ed game

Alconbury, one of four Division III schools featuring combined boys and girls soccer teams this season, tops Spangdahlem on Saturday.

Naples pitcher Ella Grace throws during the Divisions II/III DODEA European baseball championship game against Sigonella on May 20, 2023, at Southside Fitness Center on Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The junior tossed a perfect game in the Wildcats' 16-0 win over the Jaguars.

Top programs look to be strong again on diamond

Naples could be more dominant than ever in D-II/III, while Ramstein and Stuttgart might be the favorites to battle it out again in D-I.

Ramstein ace Madison Mihalic slings the ball toward home in the DODEA-Europe Division I softball championship game Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Kaiserslautern, Germany.

Ramstein loaded up for a title defense

Small schools’ champ Naples will have brand new team to try to win again, while a few pursuers bring back experienced rosters.

Ramstein’s Vincent Studer celebrates as he heads to the finish line after clearing the final hurdle in the 300-meter hurdles race at the DODEA-Europe track and field championships in Kaiserslautern, Germany, May 20, 2023. He won in 40.79 seconds.

Hundreds start off with hopes of season-ending podium finish

Track season starts Saturday with relay events and then resumes in April with seven meets before championships.

Stuttgart forward Ryan Stevenson muscles off a challenge from Kaiserslautern defender Gavin Cahanding during a boys soccer match on March 9, 2024, at Kaiserslautern High School in Kaiserslautern, Germany.

Stuttgart boys retain championship form in opener

Panthers girls also get a victory over Kaiserslautern, but have to score twice in second half and then hang on.

Europe Scoreboard: March 9, 2024