New Palestine defeats Edgewood 7-1 in regional softball final

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Last updated Jun 3, 2026

New Palestine defeats Edgewood 7-1 in regional softball final
Summary

New Palestine defeated Edgewood 7-1 in the IHSAA Class 3A regional championship on June 2. Edgewood, who had a strong season with 27 wins and multiple sectional titles, struggled against key hits and errors. The Mustangs took an early lead but faltered, allowing New Palestine to capitalize on their mistakes. Edgewood coach Mick Hammett praised his team's overall achievements despite the loss, which marked a disappointing end to their season. Senior Madi Bland lamented their lack of execution during the game, citing a challenging strike zone as a factor.

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  • New Palestine scores four runs in the first inning
  • Edgewood finishes the season with a 27-5 record
  • Madi Bland highlights the team's strong season despite the loss
  • Edgewood has three sectional titles in four years
  • New Palestine capitalizes on Edgewood's defensive errors
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  • 3:03 AMYahoo SportsUncharacteristic game ends Edgewood softball season in regional final
What they're saying
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It seemed like nothing went right for Edgewood softball in an IHSAA regional championship game Tuesday night.

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