Millard North Wins Class A Softball Championship

The Mustangs secured their second state title with a 4-1 victory over Elkhorn South.

Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Softball

Millard North Wins Class A Softball Championship

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Millard North captured the 2026 Class A state softball championship by defeating Elkhorn South 4-1 at Bowlin Stadium. This victory marks the program's second state title and its first since 1993.

Why it matters

The win serves as a major breakthrough for the senior class, which had suffered championship game losses for three consecutive years prior to this season. The program finished its campaign with a dominant 34-4 record.

Millard North finished the season with 71 total home runs, including two in the final game from Mallory Closman and Jules Severson. The team maintained a 28-1 record over their final 29 games.

The players

Millard North

This Omaha high school athletic program reached the pinnacle of Class A softball after a decade of consistent postseason appearances.

Elkhorn South

The competing high school athletic program finished its season with a 27-7 record after falling in the state final.

Jules Severson

The pitcher for Millard North hit her second home run of the season while silencing the opposition through a prolonged streak of retired batters.

Mallory Closman

A standout hitter for the Mustangs who recorded her 17th home run of the season during the championship matchup.

Ollie Songster

The starting pitcher for Elkhorn South faced the Millard North lineup during the state championship defeat.

The details

Millard North opened the scoring with two runs in the first inning, while pitcher Jules Severson dominated the mound by retiring 17 consecutive batters. Elkhorn South concluded its season with a 27-7 record in the loss.

1993: Millard North won its first state softball title.
2023, 2024, and 2025: Millard North lost the state championship game.
October 20, 2026: Millard North secured the 2026 state championship.

Season Trajectory

The championship win ends a three-year streak of runner-up finishes for the senior class, fundamentally altering the program's recent narrative. This dominant 34-4 season sets a new standard for competitiveness in Class A softball.

Millard North concluded their season with a remarkable 71 home runs as a team. The final game attendance was recorded at 2,904 spectators.

The takeaway

The Mustangs' ability to overcome three consecutive years of championship disappointment highlights the value of persistence in high school sports. The team's 28-1 run over their final 29 games demonstrates the impact of momentum heading into the postseason.