== Softball tournament play opened in Class 1A and 2A first round regional games last night, with many area teams receiving a bye into the second round:
— Class 1A Region 2
North Iowa 8, Northwood-Kensett 4
Rockford 2, Nashua-Plainfield 1
St. Ansgar 5, Turkey Valley 3
— Class 1A Region 7
North Union 8, West Hancock 2
— Class 2A Region 8
Emmetsburg 14, Lake Mills 11
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