Four Southwestern League Teams Set to Conquer State Tournament

Four Southwestern League softball teams are strutting into the state tournament like they just invented the game. Fruita Monument, with a 14-game winning streak, is the No. 4 seed ready to take on Widefield at Aurora Sports Park. Meanwhile, Palisade, the scrappy 15th seed, pulled off a nail-biter against Vista Ridge. Coaches are buzzing—Western Slope teams are officially on the radar, folks! Time to shine!