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. Kent Harris/Stars and Stripes
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.