Catalyst 18U captures South Dakota state softball title
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 3:40 AM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
Catalyst 18U claimed the 2026 USA Softball South Dakota state championship with a 10-4 victory against the Renegades in a decisive final game held in Sioux Falls, S.D. Catalyst took an early lead before securing the win with a six-run third inning, highlighted by home runs from Tya Devericks, Brekkyn Dreesen, and Elyse Gross. The Renegades had won the first championship game 6-4, forcing this winner-take-all match after a strong semifinal performance where they defeated the Hot Shots 10-6. The championship showcases the competitive field within South Dakota youth softball this season.
- •Catalyst 18U wins state title with a 10-4 score.
- •Renegades previously won the first championship game 6-4.
- •Catalyst's third inning featured three home runs.
- •Desiree Hinsch contributed with strong pitching.
- •Renegades advanced to the finals after a 10-6 semifinal win.
- 3:40 AMYahoo Sports — Catalyst 18U wins South Dakota state softball title
"SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Catalyst 18U are your 2026 USA Softball South Dakota state champions after a 10-4 win over the Renegades in a winner-take-all final game. Catalyst 10, Renegades 4 (Championship Game 2) Catalyst got out to a 1-0 lead thanks to a passed ball in the top of the first, but it […]
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