Junior Genevieve Streed connects during Eden Prairie’s win over Waconia on Thursday, May 22. Photos by Jeremy Peyer
Junior Samantha Martin at bat during Eden Prairie’s playoff win over Waconia on Thursday, May 22.
Eden Prairie softball defeated Waconia 5-1 on Thursday in the first round of the Class 4A, Section 2 championship bracket at Miller Park.
With the win, the No. 3-seeded Eagles (13-8) advance to face No. 2 Minnetonka (17-4) in a semifinal game at noon Friday, also at Miller Park. The Skippers advanced with a 5-2 win over Shakopee earlier Thursday.
The winner of the Eden Prairie-Minnetonka semifinal will face either No. 1 Bloomington Jefferson (19-1) or No. 4 Chanhassen (13-5), who play at noon Friday at Miller Park.
The championship bracket final is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, also at Miller Park. Full brackets are available on the Minnesota State High School League website.
