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Star Tribune wants your prep scores. Here's the new way to provide them.
By Star Tribune staff 12/18/2023, 9:15pm CST
Coaches and activities directors: Use the new email address or phone number to provide results.
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Memories wash away tears for championship-minded Lakeville North
By Jim Paulsen, Star Tribune 05/04/2020, 9:19pm CDT
Teammates poised to atone for a disappointing finish last season saw their grief in solitude give way to sharing simple times when they could be together. “Every single thing we’re given can be taken away,” one said.
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Faribault's Armbruster named Miss Softball
By James Paulsen 06/12/2019, 1:30pm CDT
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Talented Concordia Academy softball enjoying special season to the end
By Jim Paulsen, Star Tribune 06/05/2019, 5:37pm CDT
An unusual wealth of skilled athletes propelled the Beacons to a 21-4 record and a Class 2A berth in the state tournament that starts Thursday. Scroll down for a look at who's favored in each class.
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Softball state tournament seedings announced
By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune 06/01/2019, 1:45pm CDT
Forest Lake, Mankato West, Norwood Young America and New York Mills earned top seeds.
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Maple Grove advances to Class 4A state tournament
By Jim Paulsen, Star Tribune 05/30/2019, 11:14pm CDT
Jade Tomashek’s two clutch hits send the Crimson past Champlin Park to the state tournament.
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Club softball digs a novel niche in Minneapolis
By Jim Paulsen, Star Tribune 04/29/2019, 8:57pm CDT
Aimed at helping teenage girls develop fast-pitch skills without leaving for suburban programs, Club 612 provides a growing outlet that relies on volunteer coaches and is seen as more fun by its players.
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Softball season preview: Players to watch, top metro teams, five story lines
By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune 04/09/2019, 5:49pm CDT
Terrific two dozen players, the best among the big and small schools, and things to watch for this season.
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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.
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Buffalo's Emily Hansen is the Metro Player of the Year in softball
By Jim Paulsen, Star Tribune 06/08/2018, 10:30am CDT
Despite being intentionally walked 13 times this season, the senior shortstop has slugged 15 home runs and tallied 36 RBI entering the Class 4A state tournament.
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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.).
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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.
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Shakopee holds off Prior Lake in Game 2 to capture Class 4A, Section 2 crown
By Ryan Williamson, SportsEngine 06/01/2018, 8:00am CDT
Sabers coach Joe Fittante found himself in a familiar situation on Friday, but he experienced a different outcome after leading his team to the state tournament.
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Buffalo watches three-run lead erased by Brainerd, but responds to walk off with 4A, Section 8 title
By Trevor Squire, SportsEngine 05/31/2018, 10:00pm CDT
The Bison defeated the Warriors in dramatic fashion to secure their fourth consecutive trip to state.
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Centennial flexes its muscles to claim Class 4A, Section 5 crown over Champlin Park
By Mark Hvidsten, SportsEngine 05/31/2018, 9:00am CDT
The Cougars defeated the Rebels in back-to-back games to earn their first trip to the state tournament.
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Eighth-grader dominates big-class title game
By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune 06/07/2024, 9:45am CDT
Rogers pitcher AnnaBelle Waldoch threw a three-hitter. Mankato East in 3A, Randolph in 2A and New Ulm Cathedral in 1A also won state titles.
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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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State softball all-tournament teams announced
By Sport Ngin 06/14/2016, 1:00pm CDT
Several Star Tribune all-metro team selections received all-tournament honors.
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MN Softball Hub Photo of the Year revealed
By SportsEngine 06/12/2019, 12:30pm CDT
See which photo you selected as your favorite from our coverage this season.
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Star Tribune All-Metro second, third teams
By Jim Paulsen, Star Tribune 06/06/2016, 8:30pm CDT
A look at the other honorees.
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