Harrisburg Softball Defeats Lincoln for Second Straight Win

Tigers' offense leads the way in high-scoring victory over crosstown rival

Apr. 11, 2026 at 6:31am

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A dynamic, cubist-style painting depicting the action and energy of a high school softball game, with players and the field broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes and planes of vibrant colors.Harrisburg's offensive firepower overwhelms crosstown rival Lincoln in a high-scoring softball showdown.Harrisburg Today

The Harrisburg High School softball team defeated their crosstown rivals, the Lincoln Patriots, by a score of 11-7 on Wednesday. This marks the Tigers' second straight victory to start the season.

Why it matters

Harrisburg's softball program has become a consistent contender in recent years, relying on a potent offense to power their success. This win over a fellow Sioux Falls-area powerhouse Lincoln demonstrates the Tigers' ability to win close, high-scoring games against tough competition.

The details

Harrisburg jumped out to an early lead and held off a late Lincoln rally to secure the victory. The Tigers' offense was led by standout performances from junior outfielder Jayci Olson and senior infielder Peyton LaFramboise, who each contributed key hits and runs batted in.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, April 10, 2026.

The players

Jayci Olson

A junior outfielder for the Harrisburg High School softball team.

Peyton LaFramboise

A senior infielder for the Harrisburg High School softball team.

Harrisburg High School

The high school located in Harrisburg, South Dakota that fields the softball team.

Lincoln High School

The high school located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota that fields the softball team that played against Harrisburg.

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What they’re saying

“In the four years we've been a sanctioned sport, our offense has been our go-to, where we hang our hat,”

— Jayci Olson, Junior Outfielder, Harrisburg High School

What’s next

Harrisburg will look to continue their strong start to the season when they take on crosstown rival Roosevelt High School next Friday.

The takeaway

Harrisburg's softball program has emerged as a consistent contender in recent years, with their high-powered offense leading the way. This win over Lincoln demonstrates the Tigers' ability to win close, high-scoring games against tough competition.