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Kaiserslautern attacker Lola Wesseler controls a ball in the air between Wiesbaden defenders Jocelyn Browne, left, and Emily Arocan, right, during an April, 19, 2025, match at Wiesbaden High School in Wiesbaden, Germany.

Raiders sweep short-handed Warriors

Josh Otto scores four goals for boys in 4-3 back-and-forth victory, while Kaiserslautern girls earn 2-0 victory.

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Naples' Joshua Banks gets off a shot before Black Forest Academy defenders, from left, Jack Cox, Thomas Brady and Jongiln Park can stop him on Saturday, April 19, 2025, in Vicenza, Italy.

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It’s a good day to be a Shorey in Vicenza

Naples siblings make the most of a trip north by scoring a combined four goals as the Wildcats sweep Black Forest Academy on a neutral pitch.

Ramstein's Christian Roy tags Wiesbaden's Jonah Harvey during the first game of a doubleheader on April 12, 2025, at Southside Fitness Center on Ramstein Air Base, Germany.

Ramstein piles up runs — even when bats aren’t connecting

Royals trade no-hitters with Wiesbaden, but come out on top in both games of DODEA-Europe baseball doubleheader.

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Vilseck pticher Alisia Andrew watches her pitch sail toward home Saturday, April 12, 2025, during the Falcons' 23-6 victory over the Saints at Aviano Air Base, Italy.

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Wiesbaden’s Luke Jones leads the pack during the boys 1600 meter varsity run at the 2024 DODEA European Championships at Kaiserslautern High School in Kaiserslautern, Germany, on May 24, 2024, finishing with a time of 4:26.44.

Scores looking to join Jones, Goss as stars on the track

The DODEA-Europe season kicks off Friday with a large meet in Kaiserslautern, where all the top performers will converge in May for the season-ending championships.

Kaiserslautern's Wesley Manson beats Ramstein's Kai Woodstock and heads the ball during a March 13, 2025, match at Kaiserslautern High School in Kaiserslautern, Germany.

Royals sweep Raiders to open soccer season

Ramstein girls win 1-0 nail-biter, while boys top Kaiserslautern 3-0 in the first matchups of a spring sports season that’s now uncertain due to funding issues.

Ramstein junior Emma Inthavixay runs toward home plate during the Division I DODEA European softball championship game against Kaiserslautern on May 24, 2024, at Kaiserslautern High School in Kaiserslautern, Germany.

Ramstein, Naples carry targets on their backs again

Royals and Wildcats have been the teams to beat in their respective divisions in recent seasons and still look strong this year.

Stuttgart pitcher Hayden Foley jumps into the air after hitting a home run in a 22-8 victory over SHAPE during a 2024 DODEA European baseball championship game against Spangdahlem on May 22, 2024, at Southside Fitness Center on Ramstein Air Base, Germany.

Contenders vie to try to start new diamond dynasties

Ramstein and Stuttgart have dominated D-I play for years and Naples has had a stranglehold over the small-schools division.

Sigonella's Mikolaj Czernielewski pushes past Alconbury’s Taye Vickerstaff during a game at the DODEA-Europe soccer finals in Landstuhl, Germany, in May 2024. All DODEA athletic events in Europe have been postponed this weekend due to executive orders pausing non-mission essential travel and government travel card use, agency officials announced March 12, 2025.

DODEA schools can review decision to cancel sports events amid Pentagon travel pause

“We have been given authority to relook at some of the funding and how we travel to see what might be possible for this weekend,” Jessica Tackaberry, Department of Defense Education Activity Europe spokeswoman, told Stars and Stripes on Wednesday night.

Ramstein striker Claire Boynton follows her shot as SHAPE center back Olivia Penry trails the play during a match on April 5, 2024, at Ramstein High School on Ramstein Air Base, Germany.

Can anyone knock defending champs from their thrones?

Last year’s champions — Ramstein, Naples and AFNORTH — lost a lot. But they’re still among the favorites in their respective divisions in girls soccer.

Naples freshman Finn Stephens gets fouled by American Overseas School of Rome defender MengPeng Jiang during the Division II title match at the DODEA European soccer championships on May 23, 2024, at Ramstein High School on Ramstein Air Base, Germany.

Expect surprises as boys soccer season debuts

Other than a seeming Italian-flavored lock on the D-II championship race, large turnovers have many teams feeling that this might be their season to shine.