2023 State Softball Tournaments

“It’s a dream come true, right? To get to come back and give to the program and to see them rise up and continue the tradition — it’s awesome.”

The Wildkats beat Billings Central to cap an undefeated, heavily delayed tournament.

The CowDawgs won their first school title — in any sport — since the softball team won back-to-back titles in 2015-16. 

“I’m so ready for [Saturday]. I’m already thinking about the chipper. We’re just gonna go after it.”

Frenchtown left the tournament without a trophy, just the second time the Broncs have done that in 18 seasons.

Huntley Project is looking for its first title since 2019, three years after the CowDawgs' last crown.

“I think working as a team is what’s making the difference. We all play very well individually, but I’d say, as a team, everything works better when we play together.”

The tournament was called off during the second round because of weather.

Conrad-Choteau hadn't won at state since 2016 — and for Thompson Falls it had been six years longer. 

The Class AA softball state tournament gets underway on Thursday morning at Batch Fields in Helena. Here's some tournament information and what to watch for ahead of first pitch.

Both of the top seeds are looking to reach the state title game for the first time.

Florence-Carlton has won four of the past five Class B-C softball titles and won the Western B-C divisional. Mission-Arlee-Charlo has other ideas this week.