FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 1, 2026
The 2nd Annual Catawba County Easter Softball Classic, presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods, returns next week to Stanford Park located at Highland Recreation Center. The tournament will take place April 7–8.
This year’s field features Bunker Hill, Draughn, Freedom, Hibriten, and St. Stephens. Bunker Hill enters the tournament as the defending 2025 champion.
Pool play begins on Tuesday with three games and tournament play is scheduled for Wednesday.
Tuesday at Stanford Park
2pm
Field #1 Draughn vs Bunker Hill
Field #2 Freedom vs Hibriten
4pm
Field #1 Draughn vs St Stephens
Wednesday at Stanford Park
2pm
Field #1 – #4 Freedom vs #1 Bunker Hill
Field #2 – #2 St. Stephens vs #3 Hibriten
4pm
Field # 1 Championship Game (Winners from 2pm games)
Field # 2 3rd Place Game (losers from 2 pm games)
At the conclusion of the tournament All-Tournament Team, Runner-Up Team, Championship Team and MVP Awards will be distributed
Daily admission is $7 for ages 7 and older. Children ages 6 and under are admitted free. Please note that no passes will be accepted for this event.
CONTACTS:
Tournament Director
Jeff Taylor – 828-514-5029
For hotel and area information, 