Former Zumbrota Mazeppa High School standout Mel Raasch played on Friday, May 16 in hopes of reaching the NCAA Division III Softball Championship

Mel Raasch

By SE Twin Cities

May 17, 2025

On Friday, May 16, former Zumbrota Mazeppa High School standout Mel Raasch’s current collegiate team the Bethany Lutheran Vikings won 4-1 against the Greenville Panthers in the NCAA Division III Softball Championship.

The game took place at Inspiration Field at 1:30 p.m. and was the first matchup against the Greenville Panthers in the tournament.

The Bethany Lutheran Vikings’ next game will take place on Friday, May 16 at 4 p.m. at Inspiration Field.

Mel Raasch

Catcher

Freshman

5′11″

Hometown: Zumbrota

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