The Washington Demons placed 4th at this year’s softball state tournament in Ft. Dodge. The unranked Demons upset number 1 ranked Solon in their first match with a score of 6 to 1, but fell two runs short Thursday to Carlisle in an 11 to 9 game. Yesterday, Washington fell to Indianola 10-1.

The Mid-Prairie Golden Hawks also competed at the state tournament this week and finished 5th in their class after losing their first round game to New Hampton. In their first consolation match, they beat number 4 East Marshall 8 to 3 and won their final game against Estherville-Lincoln Central, 6-2.