Baseball state tournaments begin with first-time title hopes for Cannon Falls, Cotter

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Last updated Jun 10, 2026

Summary

The 2026 baseball state tournaments commence this week, with matches hosted across the state. Cannon Falls and Winona Cotter, both seeking their first state championship, will compete in the Class 2A quarterfinals. Cannon Falls, seeded fourth, faces fifth-seeded Cotter on Thursday, June 11, at Dick Putz Field in St. Cloud. Both teams have had strong seasons, with Cotter boasting a 24-3 record and powerful performances in the Section 1 tournament. The championship games for all classes are scheduled for June 15 at Target Field in Minneapolis.

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  • Cannon Falls is 20-6 and earned the No. 4 seed in Class 2A.
  • Winona Cotter has a 24-3 record and is the fifth seed.
  • The Class 2A quarterfinals start on June 11 at Dick Putz Field.
  • Three former state champions return to the tournament in 2026.
  • Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton, Ogilvie, and Prior Lake make their state debuts.
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Jun. 10—The 2026 baseball state tournaments kick off this week at locations across the state. Two teams from the Post Bulletin's coverage area will be looking to capture their program's first-ever state championship title: Cannon Falls and Winona Cotter. Both the Ramblers and Bombers — the winners of the Section 1, Class 2A and Section 2, Class 2A titles, respectively — will compete in the ...

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