KEARNEY, Neb. (May 12, 2026) – Six teams took home titles at the 2026 Nebraska DiamondFest fastpitch softball tournament last weekend in Kearney. The 8U competed in a single-day tournament on Saturday, May 9, while the 10U, 12U and 14U divisions played in a two-day format that concluded on Sunday, May 10.
A Lincoln-based team, Prodigy 8U Pierce, captured the tournament’s first championship with a 15-2 win over the Midwest Trailblazers, a Greeley-based team, in the 8U title game.
The 10U division was split into Gold and Silver brackets. CNSA Krueger, of Kearney, which finished 5-0 in the tournament, captured the 10U Gold Championship with a narrow 9-8 victory over runner-up Prodigy Palu from Grand Island.
The 10U Silver Championship featured an all Fearless Ink Fastpitch Softball matchup. Fearless 10U Butterfield came away with the 9-2 win over Fearless 10U McCaslin. Fearless Ink Fastpitch Softball teams are based in Kearney.
CNSA Fast Pack 12U went 4-0 on the weekend to capture the 12U Gold Bracket Championship. Facing silver medalist Prodigy 12U Jones in the title game, CNSA earned a 5-3 victory.
Another close game took place in the 12U Silver Championship, where Cozad 222 Fastpitch edged Fearless Hinrichs 12U for a 7-6 victory.
In the 14U division, Kearney Dynamite 14U Broekemeier and Hastings Bombers 14U battled in a high-level championship matchup. Kearney Dynamite secured the win in the final inning to complete a perfect 5-0 weekend record.
Nebraska DiamondFest is organized by the Nebraska Sports Council and the Kearney Competitive Girls Softball Association with support from presenting sponsor Visit Kearney and Kearney Parks and Recreation.
Sayler Screenprinting serves as the official apparel partner, with Younes Hospitality providing lodging for participants. Other local contributors include John Deere/AKRS Equipment, Nebraska State Fair, Sukup Manufacturing Co./Ramco, Angus Burgers & Shakes, Edgewater Insurance + Real Estate, The Chicken Coop, and Walmart.
Next up for the Nebraska Sports Council is the Cornhusker State Games, set to kick off Thursday, July 9. More than 70 sports will take place through July 19. For more information and to register, visit CornhuskerStateGames.com.
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.