Sioux Falls Jefferson softball team wins second straight state championship
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 10:04 AM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
The Sioux Falls Jefferson softball team secured its second consecutive Class AA state championship with an 11-0 victory over Sioux Falls Washington on June 16, 2026. The Cavaliers concluded their season with a remarkable 33-game winning streak. Jefferson has quickly established itself as a powerhouse in South Dakota softball, achieving dominance in just five years since the school's opening. Senior Macy Bryant and her teammates attributed their success to hard work and a strong support system, while head coach Ed Whiting highlighted the unique opportunity for a new program to create its own identity. The team looks to continue its winning tradition moving forward.
- •Jefferson finishes the season with 33 consecutive wins.
- •The Cavaliers scored six runs in the fifth inning of the championship game.
- •Macy Bryant was named South Dakota Gatorade Player of the Year.
- •The team's pitching staff allowed no runs in four postseason games.
- •Head coach Ed Whiting emphasizes the program's potential to build a strong tradition.
- 10:04 AMYahoo Sports — Jefferson softball forming dynasty at Sioux Falls' newest school
"Sioux Falls Jefferson may be just five years old, but the Cavaliers are becoming a softball powerhouse after two consecutive state championships.
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