softball

Several local high school teams played their season openers Friday. At least a couple more will get their seasons underway Saturday. Outdoor baseball and softball should start soon. Many teams have had events and games canceled that won't be made up.

The high school spring sports season began Thursday for a number of local teams, though postponements still outnumbered the events that got in. Owatonna's boys' tennis team won their season opener at Mankato West 5-2. The Huskies have had three meets delayed.

This is getting old for high school spring sports athletes. They have been cooped up in gyms since practice began, which was March 12 in some cases. In addition to working on drills and conditioning, some have gotten creative to pass the time and stay excited about coming to practice.

KRFO radio announces the schedule for Owatonna High School spring sports. While weather and field conditions don't bode well, the plan is to broadcast the Huskies' baseball opener at Red Wing on Thursday, April 5 at 5PM on Kat Kountry 105FM.

Owatonna and Faribault youth baseball and softball teams were among those that got the opportunity to parade around Target Field before a Twins game early this month.

Saturday, July 29th, was a beautiful day outside, blue skies, white fluffy clouds, and highs in the mid-80's. It was a great day to participate in water sports, yard work, or in my case, watch a softball tournament. Minnesota Special Olympics hosted their regional softball tournament in Waconia, and as my daughter is a registered Unified Partner, that meant a day watching Owatonna's teams playing

Owatonna softball lost 6-0 to Rochester Century in the Section 1AAAA tournament Thursday at Austin. OHS batters fanned 15 times in the defeat.

Owatonna's boys and girls lacrosse teams could clinch Big Nine titles on Thursday. The OHS girls are seeking their second straight championship.

Farmington pitcher Maddie Muelken had chemotherapy Tuesday morning for Hodgkin's lymphoma then pitched the Tigers past the Huskies 3-0 in the playoffs in the afternoon.

Rochester Century topped Owatonna 5-2 in the Section 1AA tennis quarterfinals. The Huskies end their season at 15-5 with individual sections to start next week.