Mel Raasch, former Zumbrota Mazeppa High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Thursday, May 15 in the NCAA Division III Softball Championship

Mel Raasch

By SE Twin Cities

May 16, 2025

On Thursday, May 15, former Zumbrota Mazeppa High School standout Mel Raasch’s current collegiate team the Bethany Lutheran Vikings lost 3-6 against the Illinois Wesleyan Titans in the NCAA Division III Softball Championship.

The game took place at Inspiration Field at 11 a.m. and was the first matchup against the Illinois Wesleyan Titans in the tournament.

The Bethany Lutheran Vikings’ next game will take place on Friday, May 16 at 1:30 p.m. at Inspiration Field.

Mel Raasch

Catcher

Freshman

5′11″

Hometown: Zumbrota

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