Ottumwa 641 fastpitch softball team claims state championship
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 1:46 AM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
College SportsThe Ottumwa 641 fastpitch softball team won the North Starz Iowa Fast Pitch Tournament men's championship in Dubuque this past weekend. The team, representing the Marshallese community in Ottumwa, secured their second title of the season after winning seven games in the tournament. The Ottumwa 641s plan to compete in a national tournament in Arkansas from September 4-7. The team's efforts are aimed at promoting their hometown while fostering community among its members through the sport.
- •Ottumwa 641s won seven games at North Starz tournament.
- •They are planning to compete in Arkansas in September.
- •The team consists of nearly 20 players from the Marshallese community.
- •Ottumwa Mayor Ben Foote showed support for the team after their victory.
- •The team emphasizes community representation through softball.
- 1:46 AMYahoo Sports — Representing the 641
"OTTUMWA — The best fastpitch softball team in Ottumwa is proving to be the best fastpitch softball team in the state. Come September, the Ottumwa 641s are hoping to prove they are the best fastpitch softball team in the country. The team, representing the City of Bridges, brought home their second championship trophy of the season this past weekend winning the North Starz Iowa Fast Pitch ...
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