Starting from scratch: Area Class B programs navigate challenges of building softball rosters

Jun. 5—ABERDEEN — When South Dakota officially sanctioned high school softball for the 2023 season, the excitement surrounding the sport was immediate. For many schools, however, the challenge went far beyond simply winning games. The real challenge was building a roster. At the Class B state softball tournament in Aberdeen, several area programs around Mitchell — Hanson, Avon, ...