The final out of the Class A championship came down to Millard North’s Mallory Closman. A hard-hit line drive came right to her, fast.
Millard North's Mallory Closman (11) and Millard North's Jules Severson (7) celebrate after defeating Elkhorn South, 4-1, to win the Nebraska Class A State Softball Championship game at Bowlin Stadium in Lincoln on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026.
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Photos: Millard North takes on Elkhorn South in 2026 Nebraska Class A state softball championship
Elkhorn South's Macy Schneider (5) catches a fly ball during the second inning of the Nebraska Class A State Softball Championship game at Bowlin Stadium, in Lincoln on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026.
Elkhorn South's Isabelle Jackson (11) connects during the first inning of the Nebraska Class A State Softball Championship game against Millard North at Bowlin Stadium, in Lincoln on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026.
Millard North's Mallory Closman (11) catches a fly ball hit by Elkhorn South's Isabelle Jackson (11) during the first inning of the Nebraska Class A State Softball Championship game at Bowlin Stadium, in Lincoln on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026.
Elkhorn South's Hayden Peters (1) scores a run against Millard North during the first inning of the Nebraska Class A State Softball Championship game at Bowlin Stadium, in Lincoln on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026.
Millard North's Mallory Closman (11) scores a run against Elkhorn South during the first inning of the Nebraska Class A State Softball Championship game at Bowlin Stadium, in Lincoln on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026.
Millard North's Jules Severson (7) pitches against Elkhorn South during the second inning of the Nebraska Class A State Softball Championship game at Bowlin Stadium, in Lincoln on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026.
Elkhorn South's Ollie Songster (16) pitches against Millard North during the second inning of the Nebraska Class A State Softball Championship game at Bowlin Stadium, in Lincoln on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026.
Millard North's Jules Severson (7) rounds the bases after hitting a home run during the second inning of the Nebraska Class A State Softball Championship game against Elkhorn South at Bowlin Stadium, in Lincoln on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026.
Millard North's Mallory Closman (11) and Millard North's Jules Severson (7) celebrate after defeating Elkhorn South, 4-1, to win the Nebraska Class A State Softball Championship game at Bowlin Stadium, in Lincoln on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026.
Elkhorn South players react after falling to Millard North, 4-1, in the Nebraska Class A State Softball Championship game at Bowlin Stadium, in Lincoln on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026.
Millard North's Mallory Closman (11) celebrates after hitting a home run against Elkhorn South during the fifth inning of the Nebraska Class A State Softball Championship game at Bowlin Stadium, in Lincoln on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026.
Elkhorn South's Taylor Brumbaugh (15) catches a fly ball hit by Millard North's Alex Ballard (17) during the fifth inning of the Nebraska Class A State Softball Championship game at Bowlin Stadium, in Lincoln on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026.
Millard North's Lynley Paulson (6) catches a fly ball in foul territory during the seventh inning of the Nebraska Class A State Softball Championship game against Elkhorn South at Bowlin Stadium, in Lincoln on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026.
Millard North's Sarah Frazier (2) catches a fly ball hit by Elkhorn South's Isabelle Jackson (11) during the fourth inning of the Nebraska Class A State Softball Championship game at Bowlin Stadium, in Lincoln on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026.
Millard North's Sarah Frazier (2), center, celebrates after catching a fly ball during the fourth inning of the Nebraska Class A State Softball Championship game against Elkhorn South at Bowlin Stadium, in Lincoln on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026.
Millard North players celebrate after defeating Elkhorn South, 4-1, to win the Nebraska Class A State Softball Championship game at Bowlin Stadium, in Lincoln on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026.
Millard North players celebrate after defeating Elkhorn South, 4-1, to win the Nebraska Class A State Softball Championship game at Bowlin Stadium, in Lincoln on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026.
Elkhorn South players react after falling to Millard North, 4-1, in the Nebraska Class A State Softball Championship game at Bowlin Stadium, in Lincoln on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026.
Elkhorn South players react after falling to Millard North, 4-1, in the Nebraska Class A State Softball Championship game at Bowlin Stadium, in Lincoln on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026.
Millard North players celebrate after defeating Elkhorn South, 4-1, to win the Nebraska Class A State Softball Championship game at Bowlin Stadium, in Lincoln on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026.
Millard North players celebrate after defeating Elkhorn South, 4-1, to win the Nebraska Class A State Softball Championship game at Bowlin Stadium, in Lincoln on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026.
