Class A softball SoDak 16 previews: MVP wanting to pull
PLANKINTON, S.D.– The Mount Vernon/Plankinton softball team will aim to pull a significant upset in the Class A SoDak 16 when the Titans head south to face Dakota Valley.
After missing out on the postseason last year, the Titans get in the SoDak 16 round as the No. 15-seed. Meanwhile, as one of the very best groups this season, the Panthers get in as the No. 3 general seed and are eyeing a 3rd successive trip to state after finishing in 5th location last year and 3rd in 2023.
MVP (5-9) goes into the contest on an eight-game losing streak, having last won on May 1 against Winner. The Titans have actually averaged 6.8 runs per game during the regular season, but opponents have not had much problem bringing runners home, scoring 11.5 runs per game, the fifth-worst mark in Class A.
Mount Vernon/Plankinton’s Jaylin Johnson goes to swing the bat versus Pakrer in a ladies softball game on Friday, April 11, 2025, in Plankinton.Adam Thury/ Mitchell Republic
Dakota Valley (14-5) hasn’t had excessive trouble scoring or keeping the opposition from putting operate on the board. Their 8.8 runs per game is the fifth-highest mark in the class, while challengers have just summoned 4.7 runs per game, the fifth-lowest mark in Class A. The Panthers also own two wins versus Class AA competitors and are the only Class A group to beat top-seeded West Central this season.The two will
face off at 6 p.m. on Tuesday in North Sioux City for an area in the Class A state softball tournament, which will start on Thursday, June 5, in Aberdeen.
Wagner takes a trip to Dell Rapids
As the highest-seeded squad among location teams, No. 13 Wagner heads to No. 4 Dell Rapids, wanting to pull an upset over the fourth-seeded Quarriers.With a 4-14 mark, the Red Raiders will be well-rested for their matchup, not having actually played a game given that May 12 due to the fact that of various weather posts ponement. They’ve only scored 5.1 runs per game, the third-lowest mark in Class A. And challengers have had little trouble scoring runs as Wagner has actually allowed 11.6 runs per game.Meanwhile, Dell Rapids gets in the SoDak 16 with a 10-3 record and has won 5 out of
its last 6 components. The Quarriers have actually averaged 10.1 runs per game, however their defense has held challengers to just 3.5 runs per game, the second-best mark in the class.First pitch is set for 5 p.m. on Tuesday in Dell Rapids. Parkston to battle versus Tri-Valley No. 15 Parkston heads north for a clash with second-seeded Tri-Valley in its SoDak 16 matchup.The Trojans go into the postseason
losing 3 of their last 4 games. Parkston(
6-13 )hasn’t had much trouble putting runs on the board, balancing 8.1 per game, the ninth-best mark in Class A. Nevertheless, keeping groups from crossing home plate has been a larger obstacle, as opponents are scoring 10.7 runs per game versus the Trojans.Keeping Tri-Valley (11-2)off the board will be a huge task with the Mustangs averaging 12 runs per game, the leading mark in the class by almost two complete runs. Their defense has been almost simply as good, holding opponents to 4.4 runs per game, the fourth-lowest mark in the class.The two will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday in Crooks. Winner deals with top-seeded West Central As the No. 16-seed in Class A, Winner will need to be on its game to have a shot against top-seeded West Central.The Warriors are looking for momentum heading into the postseason
after losing 5 straight to end the regular season.
Winner (6-11 )averages seven runs per game, ranking
10th in Class A. However, it’s been a greater struggle to keep groups from scoring,
with opponents having actually scored 11 or more runs in three of the Warriors’last five games. At the top of the seed-point standings for the majority of the year, West Central enters the game with a 17-3 record. Of the Trojans ‘three defeats, just one has come versus Class An opponents. They have actually also beat some of the best groups in the state, including Tri-Valley, Dell Rapids and 3 of the top 4 seeds in Class B. West Central’s 9.6 runs per game is tied for the third-most in the class and opponents have actually balanced only 2.8 runs, the lowest mark in the class.Tuesday’s matchup is set for 5 p.m. in Hartford. Nathan Swaffar is a sports press reporter for the Mitchell Republic. He joined the Mitchell Republic in July 2024 after finishing from the University of Kansas in May of 2024 with a degree in journalism and a minor in history. He covers a variety of preparation and collegiate sports throughout South Dakota consisting of USD Football.