Winona Softball

Randolph had one senior on this year's title team. Mankato East repeated as Class 3A champion to continue the Big Nine Conference dominance of the class. 7 of 8 titles to 5 different Big Nine schools.

Winona plays in third place game of Class 3A. Blooming Prairie saw their great season come to an end at the State Fastpitch Softball Tournament at Caswell Park in North Mankato.

New Prague, Winona, Randolph all stay in winner's bracket. Blooming Prairie will play in consolation bracket on Thursday, June 6, 2024

Section 1 is represented by Blooming Prairie, Randolph, Winona and New Prague. All those teams did receive a top 4 seed with coaches in the tournament conducting the voting.

The Faribault Falcons gave #4 rated Winona a great game. The Winhawks prevailed 2-1 in nine innings.

Randolph remains undefeated while not allowing a run in three Section 1AA games. Kenyon-Wanamingo and Hayfield saw their seasons end Tuesday, May 28, 2024. United South Central and Blooming Prairie are in their section finals.

Also still alive are Owatonna, Randolph, Blooming Prairie, United South Central, New Prague in winner's bracket and Kenyon-Wanamingo, Hayfield, Lakeville North, Farmington, Zumbrota-Mazeppa, Tri-City United, NRHEG, Maple River in elimination bracket play.

Faribault Falcons won at Northfield and defending Section 1A champion Bethlehem Academy fell at home to #15 seed in Wednesday action.

Randolph remains #1 in Class AA. In Class A Gopher Conference teams United South Central moved up to #2, Blooming Prairie stayed at #4. Three Big Nine Conference teams are among the Class AAA state elite. Three South Suburban Conference teams are atop the Class AAAA rankings.

Rylee Sietsema, senior pitcher, threw 135 pitches scattering 7 hits in the 7 inning game.