The NCAA D3 Softball Championship Tournament is ready to begin with the collegiate team of former Hastings High School Kayla Simacek participating

Former Hastings High School player and current Bethel Royals pitcher, Kayla Simacek, will compete in the NCAA D3 Softball Championship Tournament.

They begin the tournament as a number three seed against the fourth seeded UW-Superior Yellowjacket.

The first game is on Friday, May 17.