Washington tops Stevens 10-3 in South Dakota softball quarterfinals

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Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Washington tops Stevens 10-3 in South Dakota softball quarterfinals
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Sioux Falls Washington defeated Rapid City Stevens 10-3 in the Class AA state softball quarterfinals held on June 5. Washington jumped to an early lead with eight runs, highlighted by Maddy Mescher’s two-run home run and Josie Biteler's three-run triple. Mescher pitched five scoreless innings, allowing three runs in total. The victory advances Washington to face No. 2 Harrisburg in the semifinals later today.

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  • Washington scores eight unanswered runs to start the game.
  • Maddy Mescher hits a two-run home run in the first inning.
  • Josie Biteler contributes a three-run triple in the fifth.
  • Mescher pitches five innings, allowing three runs on 11 hits.
  • Washington plays No. 2 Harrisburg in the semifinals at 4 p.m. today.
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Sioux Falls Washington put up eight unanswered runs to start the game and cruised to a 10-3 win over Rapid City Stevens in the state quarterfinals.

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