KEARNEY, Neb. (May 13, 2025) – Five teams took home titles at the 2025 Nebraska DiamondFest fastpitch softball tournament last weekend in Kearney. The 8U and High School divisions competed in a single-day tournament on Saturday May 10, while the 10U, 12U and 14U divisions played in a two-day format that concluded on Sunday, May 11.
Hastings Bombers 8U Blue claimed the tournament’s first championship, capping a 3-0 weekend with a 14-8 victory over St. Paul Gold in the title game.
Force Softball 2025 secured the High School division title with a 4-1 win over Stingers 18U – Fink.
In the 10U division, CNSA Fast Pack 10U edged Hastings Bombers 10U in a tight 5-3 final. CNSA finished the weekend with a perfect 5-0 record, allowing only eight runs across all games.
Kelly’s Fastpitch 12U-Carpenter topped the 12U standings, with Kearney Dynamite Broekemeier finishing as runner-up. The two teams met in pool play and ended in a 4-4 tie, but Kelly’s secured the title with an 8-2 win in the championship game.
In the 14U division, York Fusion 14U and DMilaco 14U advanced to the final with narrow semifinal wins, 2-1 and 6-5, respectively. York Fusion then posted a shutout in the title game, defeating DMilaco 6-0.
Nebraska DiamondFest is set to return in 2026, with additional details to be announced at a later date.
Next up for the Nebraska Sports Council is the Cornhusker State Games, set to kick off Thursday, July 10. More than 70 sports will take place through July 20. For more information and to register, visit CornhuskerStateGames.com.
Nebraska DiamondFest is organized by the Nebraska Sports Council with support from presenting sponsor Visit Kearney, as well as Kearney Parks and Recreation and the Kearney Competitive Girls Softball Association.
Sayler Screenprinting serves as the official apparel partner, with Younes Hospitality providing lodging for participants. Local contributors include Angus Burgers & Shakes, John Deere | AKRS Equipment, The Chicken Coop, Walmart-Kearney and the Nebraska State Fair.
The Nebraska Sports Council, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is dedicated to providing quality competition for amateur athletes and promoting active, healthy lifestyle choices through events like Nebraska DiamondFest.
For more information, visit NebraskaDiamondFest.com or NebraskaSportsCouncil.com.
