News Summary

The annual Iowa high school state softball tournament is set to take place in Fort Dodge from July 21 to July 25. Hosted at Harlan Rogers Sports Complex, 40 teams will compete for state titles across various classifications. Fans can expect an exciting week filled with quarterfinals, semifinals, and championships. Admission is $15 per day, and for those unable to attend, online viewing options will be available. Mark your calendars for this thrilling sports event celebrating young athletes and community spirit!

Get Ready, Fort Dodge! High School Softball Takes Center Stage This July

Folks in Fort Dodge are getting excited as the annual Iowa high school state softball tournament is right around the corner! Kicking off on Monday, July 21, and running through Friday, July 25, this thrilling event marks the grand finale of the 2024-25 sports season. If you’re a fan of high-energy, action-packed softball, you won’t want to miss this!

Fort Dodge’s Harlan Rogers Sports Complex

This year, the games will be held at the beautiful Harlan Rogers Sports Complex located at 1628 Nelson Ave. in Fort Dodge. A total of 40 teams will be competing, all vying for the coveted state title. By the end of the week, we’ll see five champions emerge from different classes of competition!

What’s Happening Each Day?

The tournament is filled with excitement, featuring quarterfinals, semifinals, and championship games for five different classifications. Here’s a quick look at the schedule:

  • Class 5A: Quarterfinals kick off on Monday, July 21, followed by semifinals on Wednesday, July 23, and the championship match on Thursday, July 24.
  • Class 4A: Just like Class 5A, the quarterfinals will be held on July 21, with semifinals on July 23, and the crowning of a champion on July 24.
  • Class 3A: The games stretch across two days with quarterfinal matches on July 21 and 22, semifinals on July 23, and the championship taking place on July 25.
  • Class 2A: These teams will hit the field for quarterfinals on July 22, semifinals on July 23, and their championship game on July 25.
  • Class 1A: Similarly, quarterfinals will occur on July 22, followed by semifinals on July 23, and the championship game wraps it all up on July 25.

Who Will Be Crowned Champion?

Fans are buzzing with anticipation about who will emerge as champions in each class. In Class 5A, the defending champions Pleasant Valley are looking to maintain their title. Meanwhile, the Class 3A title is held by Williamsburg, who will be defending their crown this year. Over in Class 4A, a new champion will be crowned since Carlisle, the previous titleholder, was sadly eliminated in the regional semifinals. Currently, Cedar Rapids Xavier is a hot favorite among fans.

How to Enjoy the Tournament?

Admission to the tournament is reasonably priced at just $15 per day. So gather your friends and family for an exciting week of softball! If you can’t make it in person, you can still catch all the action online, with more details provided to fans closer to the tournament start date.

Catch Up on the Build-Up

Before the tournament, regional finals for Classes 3A, 4A, and 5A took place on Tuesday, July 15. This was a crucial step in determining the final brackets for this week of excitement. It’s been tough competition, and now the stage is set for a week filled with athleticism, teamwork, and community pride.

So mark your calendars, reach out to your friends, and head over to Fort Dodge for a week of unforgettable moments as we cheer on these talented young athletes aiming for the state title. Let’s support our communities and savor this sports-filled celebration!

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