Softball Game Preview: Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies vs. Tri-Valley Mustangs

The Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies will square off against the Tri-Valley Mustangs at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.

Elk Point-Jefferson managed to slip by Sioux Falls Christian the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Huskies lost 17-10 to the Chargers last Monday. The Huskies' defeat continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.

Meanwhile, Tri-Valley faced Beresford in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Monday. The Mustangs sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 14-13 victory over the Watchdogs. That's two games straight that the Mustangs have won by just one run.

The win made it two in a row for Tri-Valley and bumps their season record up to 11-3. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of one runs across that stretch. As for Elk Point-Jefferson, their loss dropped their record down to 3-5.

Elk Point-Jefferson came up short against Tri-Valley in their previous meeting back in May of 2024, falling 5-2. Will the Huskies have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.