A rain‑soaked evening in Minnesota gave way to a dramatic showdown in the 39th annual Division II state tournament, where Ada Post 26 edged Glenwood‑Lowry 4‑2 to punch their ticket to the semifinals.
The victory was built on more than just solid hitting; the Ada squad turned 11 walks, two hit‑by‑pitches and two defensive miscues by Glenwood‑Lowry into a decisive edge, despite both teams managing only two hits apiece. AJ Svec and Miles Wildman contributed timely hits for Glenwood‑Lowry, but the opposition could only muster two hits in total.
Lefty Austin McCraven delivered a complete‑game performance, striking out ten batters, walking three and surrendering just two hits and two unearned runs, a display that kept the opposition at bay while his teammates capitalized on the free passes.
Semifinal Schedule
The semifinal slate is now set, with Ada Post 26 scheduled to meet Le Sueur‑Henderson at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, while St. Cloud Chutes will take on Parkers Prairie at 5 p.m. The other consolation bracket will see Glenwood‑Lowry face Sleepy Eye at 11:30 a.m.
Le Sueur‑Henderson arrived in the semifinals after an 8‑1 triumph over Sleepy Eye, a game highlighted by Jack Miller’s 2‑for‑3 outing, a double, three runs and two RBIs. Meanwhile, Parkers Prairie’s AJ Woodworth tossed a complete‑game shutout, fanning ten and allowing only one run on five hits.
The championship game is slated for 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Glenwood’s Marthaler Park, where the winner will be crowned after a tournament that began under heavy rain and stretched into the night.