Iowa pitcher Jalen Adams (12) in action during an NCAA softball game against Maryland on Saturday, April 12, 2025, in College Park, Md. Iowa won 6-1. (AP Photo/Mike Buscher) ...

Jalen Adams, Iowa’s ace and Fort Dodge native, enters the transfer portal with one year of eligibility left. After a standout season, she’s ready for a new challenge—no drama, just growth.

It didn’t take Jalen Adams long to find her new home. Adams, who led Fort Dodge Senior High to a state softball championship, has transferred to Arizona to play her senior season. “We are ...