Changes for Softball and Boys Soccer Championships
The Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) announced changes to the postseason dates for both Fall Softball and Boys Soccer.
Due to COVID-19 related issues, including venue limitations and travel concerns, modifications to the post-season have been made.
Modifications for Fall Softball include the semifinal round will now being hosted by a member-school, on October 24th for Classes 2-5. For Class 1 semifinals, the contests will now be played on October 27th at a member-school. The Killian Softball Complex, in Springfield, will host all five championship finals October 29th through 31st but third-place games will not be contested.
Changes were also made to the Boys Soccer post-season calendar include the window to complete the district tournament being shortened for Classes 3 and 4, with those district tournaments now occurring between October 31st and November 4th.
The sectional round for both Class 3 and Class 4 will now be held on November 7th. The quarterfinal round for all four classes will now be on November 10th with the semifinal round for all four classes to be played on November 14th at a member-school site.
The championship games are scheduled to be November 20 and 21 at a site yet to be determined. The third-place games will not be contested.