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Hanson, Avon face off in Class B softball quarterfinals on Thursday

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 11:46 PM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

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Hanson and Avon will meet in the Class B softball quarterfinals Thursday at noon at the Players Softball Complex in Aberdeen. Hanson, the fourth seed with an overall record of 18-4, has won two of four matchups against other qualifiers. Avon, the fifth seed, enters with a record of 16-7 and is coming off a victory over Scotland/Menno in the SoDak 16. This matchup marks the first meeting between the two teams since 2024. The winner will compete against either top-seeded Castlewood or eighth-seeded Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy in the semifinals on Friday. McCook Central/Montrose, the hottest team with 14 straight wins, is also in action, facing Redfield at 2 p.m.

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•Hanson is 18-4 overall, 2-2 against Class B qualifiers.
•Avon holds a 16-7 record, 2-3 against qualifiers.
•Matchup scheduled for Thursday at noon in Aberdeen.
•Winner faces Castlewood or Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy next.
•McCook Central/Montrose also competing against Redfield.

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11:46 PMYahoo Sports — Class B softball tournament preview: Hanson, Avon set for quarterfinal clash

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Jun. 2—ABERDEEN — A pair of Mitchell-area programs are poised to battle for a place in the Class B softball state tournament semifinals, as fourth-seeded Hanson and fifth-seeded Avon meet up in the opening round on Thursday at the Players Softball Complex. The Beavers and Pirates, who will take the field at noon Thursday, didn't go head-to-head during the regular season, but each managed a ...
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Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 11:46 PM
Class B softball tournament preview: Hanson, Avon set for quarterfinal clash
Jun. 2—ABERDEEN — A pair of Mitchell-area programs are poised to battle for a place in the Class B softball state tournament semifinals, as fourth-seeded Hanson and fifth-seeded Avon meet up in the opening round on Thursday at the Players Softball Complex. The Beavers and Pirates, who will take the field at noon Thursday, didn't go head-to-head during the regular season, but each managed a ...

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