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.
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.
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.
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.
The latest Minnesota Fastpitch Softball Coaches Association rankings of high school team in the state was released May 2, 2024. A complete listing for each class is included with a few area teams among the state's elite,