The top two seeds handled business in the opening round, as No. 1-seeded Des Lacs-Burlington/Lewis & Clark defeated No. 8-seeded Divide County by a score of 25-0. No. 2-seeded Bishop Ryan followed suit, besting No. 7-seeded Glenburn by a convincing score of 21-0.

Both the Maroons and the Panthers saw their seasons end in the following loser-out rounds as they fell to No. 4-seeded Stanley and No. 6-seeded Westhope/Newburg, respectively.

It was more of the same in the semifinals, as the Lakers and Lions continued to roll. DLBLC cruised to a 17-0 win over No. 5-seeded Ray, and Ryan overcame a 5-3 deficit to defeat No. 3-seeded Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood/Kenmare/Bowbells by a score of 9-5.

Having both already qualified for the region tournament, DLBLC and Ryan will duke it out today at 6 p.m. in the championship.

Bishop Ryan Senior Hannah Klein (1) crosses home plate on Monday during the Lions’ 21-0 win over Glenburn in the opening round of the Sub-Region 3 tournament at the South Hill Softball Complex. Justin Martinez/MDN

Before that game begins, MLSKB will face Stanley at 4 p.m. in a region qualifier. Ray will also play Westhope/Newburg at 4 p.m. with the final region tournament spot up for grabs.

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Stanley junior Alyssa Ruden (10) watches on as freshman teammate Piper Mann (middle) tags a runner during the Blue Jays’ 17-2 loss to Ray on Monday in the opening round of the Sub-Region 3 tournament at the South Hill Softball Complex. Justin Martinez/MDN