In this episode of the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast, Coach Maneman sits down with Will Steffen to talk about his journey as a multi-sport athlete and what drives him to compete at a high level. Will talks about balancing multiple sports, the biggest moments of his high school career, and the mindset it takes to stay locked in when the pressure rises. The conversation also dives into leadership, preparation, confidence, and what he has learned from competing in different environments throughout the year. If you enjoy hearing from athletes who bring toughness, versatility, and a competitive edge every time they take the field or court, this is an episode you will not want to miss.

⚾🔥 Xtreme Strength & Sports Performance of the Night: Peyton Goedken 🔥⚾ Peyton Goedken was absolutely raking for Wahlert Catholic, going 4-for-5 with 4 RBIs and 2 runs scored in a huge sweep over ranked Cedar Falls. When the Golden Eagles needed a big swing, Peyton kept bringing the lumber and cashing in runs. 💣🪵 That’s a stat line with some serious pop — four hits, four RBIs, and a broom in hand. Congrats to Peyton Goedken on earning Xtreme Strength & Sports Performance of the Night honors! 🧹⚾👏

⚾️🔥 Nolan Weber Agency Pitcher of the Night 🔥⚾️ Quinn “Flash” Flanagan from Wahlert Catholic was absolutely dealing on the bump tonight 💨⛽️ ✅ 6 innings of no-hit ball ✅ 14 Ks ✅ Struck out 14 of the 18 hitters he faced 😳 ✅ 0 earned runs ✅ Picked up the win over ranked Cedar Falls 👏 Talk about bringing the heat and slamming the door shut 🚪🔥 Flash was untouchable and had hitters guessing all night long. That’s what you call a lights-out performance 💡⚾️

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Xtreme Strength & Sports Performance of the Night goes to Jacob Pierro of Wahlert Catholic 🔥⚾️ Jacob was dealing on the mound and delivering at the plate, tossing a 1-hitter with 7 Ks to earn the win in a combined shutout with Quinn “Flash” Flanagan 💨 He also helped his own cause by going 1-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored. Safe to say Jacob is making a strong case for Dubuque Area Sports Podcast Player of the Year 👀🏆 📸: Wahlert Baseball

🥎🔥 KZONE Softball Player of the Night 🔥🥎 Melanie Runde from Western Dubuque Melanie was absolutely dealing in the circle and doing damage at the plate for the Bobcats! She went 3-for-4 with 2 doubles, 1 run scored, and 1 RBI, then turned right around and spun 6 1/3 innings in the circle with a filthy 12 strikeouts with zero earned runs to pick up the win. Talk about a player who was bringing the thunder with the bat and the heat in the circle all in one night. 💥🥎🔥 That’s the kind of all-around performance that fills up the scorebook and leaves the other team guessing from first pitch to final out. Melanie was flat-out double trouble for Western Dubuque. 💎👏 📸 Stephen Gassman TH

⚾🔥 Nolan Weber Agency Pitcher of the Night: Drew Sullivan 🔥⚾ Drew Sullivan was absolutely dealing for Dubuque Senior, spinning a 6-inning complete game victory in a weather-shortened win. He piled up a filthy 12 strikeouts and allowed just 1 earned run, keeping hitters off balance all night long. 💨👊 When you’re filling up the K column and stuffing the scoreboard with zeros, that’s ace stuff. Congrats to Drew Sullivan on earning Nolan Weber Agency Pitcher of the Night honors! 👏⚾ 📸: DSHS Baseball on Instagram

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⚾🔥 Xtreme Strength & Sports Performance of the Night: Josh Schlickman 🔥⚾ Josh Schlickman did a little bit of everything for Wahlert Catholic, going a perfect 4-for-4 at the plate with an RBI, 3 runs scored, and even hopping on the mound for an inning with a strikeout. That’s what you call an all-around gem. 💪💣 Four hits, a run-producing bat, and even a punchout on the bump? Josh was everywhere tonight for the Golden Eagles. Congrats to Josh Schlickman on earning Xtreme Strength & Sports Performance of the Night honors! 👏⚾ 📸: Wahlert Baseball

🥎🔥 KZONE Softball Player of the Night 🔥🥎 Natalie Ruba from Wahlert Catholic Natalie was absolutely swinging a red-hot bat as the Golden Eagles brought out the brooms in a big sweep! In game one, Ruba went 2-for-3 with a double, a home run, 1 run scored, and 3 RBIs. Then in game two, she stayed on a tear, going 2-for-2 with another double, another home run, 3 runs scored, and 4 RBIs. Talk about going yard and piling up extra-base damage all night long. 💣🔥🥎 That’s the kind of doubleheader that lights up the scoreboard, stuffs the stat sheet, and helps fuel a sweep. Natalie was flat-out barreling everything and making life miserable for opposing pitchers. 💥👏

⚾🔥 Nolan Weber Agency Pitcher of the Night: Jorden Wolf 🔥⚾ Jorden Wolf came up big for Dubuque Hempstead, helping lead a huge win over #9 Cedar Falls. Jorden punched out 4 hitters and teamed up with Devin Hirsch to spin a combined shutout, keeping the Tigers silent all night long. 💨🧊 Taking down a ranked team with zeros across the board? That’ll play every time. Congrats to Jorden Wolf on earning Nolan Weber Agency Pitcher of the Night honors! 👏⚾ 📸: Sophie Bitter from sojophotos

⚾️ The Field of Dreams Experience is coming to Dyersville, Iowa on June 19-20, 2026 at the Field of Dreams Movie Site & MLB Field! Friday, June 19: Reception, program, VIP meet-and-greet, auction, and special guests from the Roberto Clemente Foundation and Field of Dreams. Saturday, June 20: Little Legends 21 Day of Play from 1:00-3:00 PM plus Ghost Players: Greatest Show on Dirt at 3:30 PM. Admission starts at $10 general admission, with Little Legends participation at $21 per child. Great event for baseball fans and families alike.

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⚾🔥 Xtreme Strength & Sports Performance of the Night: Noah Kluesner 🔥⚾ Noah Kluesner stuffed the stat sheet and helped power Beckman Catholic to the win, going 2-for-3 with a triple, an RBI, a stolen base, and a run scored. He was doing a little bit of everything — swinging the lumber, flying around the bases, and making winning plays all night long. 💪💨 A big night at the dish, a swipe on the bases, and a W to top it off — that’s what you call an Xtreme performance. Congrats to Noah Kluesner on earning Xtreme Strength & Sports Performance of the Night honors! 👏⚾ 📸: Player’s Instagram account

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🥎🔥 KZONE Softball Player of the Night 🔥🥎 Bri Blush — Beckman Catholic June 4 Bri was absolutely locked in at the plate and helped the Trailblazers rake their way to a huge win! Across the doubleheader, she went 6-for-8 with 2 doubles, a home run, and 4 RBIs. Talk about bringing the boom — Bri was barreling up softball after softball and making the defense pay all day long. 💥🥎🚀 That’s the kind of stat line that lights up the box score and keeps the offense humming. Bri was flat-out seeing beach balls at the dish and turned in a monster day for Beckman Catholic. 🔥👏 📸 Emily Koch Photography PS: Sorry for the delay — I was traveling and the stats were delayed on Bound.

🥎🔥 KZONE Softball Player of the Night 🔥🥎 Carly Vogel — Western Dubuque Thursday, June 4 Carly was absolutely spraying hits all over the yard and helping the Bobcats bring out the brooms in a doubleheader sweep! She put together a perfect day at the plate, going 3-for-3 with 3 RBIs and 2 runs scored across the two games. Talk about a hitter who stayed locked in all night long — Carly was finding barrels, cashing in runs, and keeping the Western Dubuque offense rolling. 🧹💥🥎 That’s the kind of doubleheader that fills up the scorebook and helps power a sweep. Carly was flat-out in the groove and made sure the Bobcats kept the line moving from first pitch to final out. 🔥👏 📸 Lily Smith, The Registrar PS: Sorry for the delay — I was traveling and the stats were delayed on Bound.