Area softball teams know their road to the Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge for the 2021 State Tournament.
In Class 5A Region 4, No. 4 ranked Indianola has home field advantage and a first round bye. They open on Saturday, July 10th against the winner of Dowling and Des Moines Lincoln. Hear the Indians on 94.3 KNIA all postseason long.
In Class 4A Region 4, Pella travels to Grinnell on Thursday, July 8th. The winner advances to take on 2020 2nd place finisher and 7th ranked Carlisle on Saturday the 10th. The Lady Dutch will be live on 92.1 KRLS.
Conference member Norwalk is ranked 4th in 4A, and opens against the winner of Oskaloosa and Washington in Region 6 on July 10th. The Warriors will be carried on either KNIA3 or 94.3 KNIA, depending on station/stream availability.
Class 3A Region 8 highlights two local teams clashing on Tuesday, July 6th, as Knoxville welcomes PCM to Panther Drive. The Panthers will be live all postseason long on 95.3 KNIA.
In Class 2A Region 4, Pella Christian opens with two potential home games — they first take on the winner of East Marshall and Madrid on Wednesday, July 7th, and if they win, would host Colfax-Mingo or Pleasantville on Friday, July 9th. The Eagles will be live on 92.1 KRLS in the playoffs.
Class 1A Region 3 is where Twin Cedars and Melcher-Dallas begin their journeys. The Sabers and Saints both open at home on July 6th, with Twin Cedars hosting Moulton-Udell and Melcher-Dallas welcoming Mormon Trail. If both win, the Saints and Sabers will have another rematch in Bussey on Wednesday, July 7th.
All regional postseason softball games start at 7 p.m., unless special circumstances apply due to facilities.