The ROCORI softball team is back in the Class 3-A state tournament this week after capturing the section 8-3-A title last week by defeating Sauk Rapids-Rice 6-0 in the section final.
The Cathedral and ROCORi softball teams both lost in the consolation semifinals Thursday night in North Mankato at the state tournament. In Class AA Cathedral lost 4-1 to Maple Lake in the morning before falling 5-4 to Pipestone last night.
The Cathedral softball team is seeded 5th in the upcoming Class AA state tournament to be played this week in North Mankato. The Crusaders will play 4th seeded Maple Lake at 9 a.m. Thursday in the quarterfinals.