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2018 all-tournament teams released

By Trevor Squire, SportsEngine 06/15/2018, 3:00pm CDT

See which players were honored for their performances at this year's state tourney.

Coaches association names 2018 all-state teams

By Trevor Squire, SportsEngine 06/15/2018, 2:45pm CDT

Small-school champion New York Mills led the Class 1A field with four all-state selections.

Stillwater completes improbable run to win 4A title

By Trevor Squire, Special to the Star Tribune 06/08/2018, 2:30pm CDT

The Ponies defeated No. 1 seed Park of Cottage Grove 5-1 after starting the playoffs having lost 11 of 13 games.

Meet the 2018 Star Tribune softball All-Metro first team

By Jim Paulsen, Star Tribune 06/08/2018, 1:30pm CDT

Scroll down to see who made the second and third teams as well.

Unseeded Stillwater pummels Buffalo to reach 4A title game

By Trevor Squire, Special to the Star Tribune 06/07/2018, 8:30pm CDT

After knocking off second-seeded Forest Lake in the quarterfinals, the Ponies knocked off the Bison 14-4.

Shakopee coach Joe Fittante pitched a different way to make state softball tournament

By Jim Paulsen, Star Tribune 06/06/2018, 9:41pm CDT

Eschewing the tradition of riding one strong pitcher, the Sabers went with a three-armed, situation-based rotation. (Story includes quick previews of the four tournament classes.).

State tournament brackets posted

By Ryan Williamson, SportsEngine 06/04/2018, 10:45am CDT

This year's field includes a balance of perennial powers along with new teams.

Top games: Stillwater collides with Forest Lake in Suburban East tilt

By Ryan Williamson, SportsEngine 04/16/2018, 2:00pm CDT

April 23: The Ponies and Rangers are looking for a signature win — one that will also be key in the competion for the conference crown.

Softball players, teams to watch

By Star Tribune 04/09/2018, 7:27pm CDT

Here's 20 of the best metro-area softball players to follow this season, as well as our top 20 teams:

Softball story lines: Offense takes center stage in pitching-centric sport

By Star Tribune 04/09/2018, 7:23pm CDT

Softball is always a pitching-centric sport, but this season, the star power lies in the bats.

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Softball 2024: Meet 25 stars from the metro area, then check out the bonus
By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune 04/09/2024, 8:45am CDT
The Gophers have commitments from two, and college decisions are revealed for others.
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Pitchers make the difference atop the first Metro Top 10 of the season
By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune 04/09/2024, 12:30pm CDT
In a sport in which one can be plenty, No. 1 Forest Lake has two starters who stand out.
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All-state teams unveiled for 2023
By Ben Grundhauser, SportEngine 06/23/2023, 10:00am CDT
See who made the all-state teams for the 2023 season.
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Coach, with record delayed but not denied, keeps winning
By THEO FRANZ, Star Tribune 04/16/2024, 9:30am CDT
Winona Cotter's Pat Bowlin broke Bob Mertz's mark for victories on opening day, leads the third-ranked team in Class 2A.
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Top games: Climactic week featuring Park at Forest Lake seems fitting for Suburban East serial
By SportsEngine staff 05/06/2019, 1:45pm CDT
May 7: Three of the league's top teams meet to settle scores this week, and the Wolfpack's rematch with the Rangers should help reveal the identity of the frontrunner for the conference crown.
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