Rain, Top Teams Dominate Day One of State Softball

The top seeds came out on top in nearly every matchup on the opening day of the state softball tournament in Hastings, while rain became another major storyline.

October 15, 2026Updated: October 15, 2026

By Brandon Shanahan

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