10/07/2026
It's HOMECOMING week and Hall of Fame induction for our 2017 Farmington Tigers Softball team! They will be attending today's parade as well as receive recognition before Friday's Football game.
Here's some detail on what an amazing season they had on the way to earning the 2017 State Championship Title!
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The 2017 Farmington Tigers softball team made history as the first team in Farmington High School history to win a team state championship. Finishing the season with an outstanding 24-3 overall record, the Tigers capped a remarkable year with an unforgettable run through the state tournament.
Entering the tournament as the No. 5 seed, Farmington immediately proved that seeding could not define this determined team. In the opening round, the Tigers defeated the No. 4-seeded Park team by a commanding 13-2 score. Farmington then faced the No. 1-seeded Chanhassen team and delivered a dominant 2-0 shutout victory to advance to the championship game.
In the state championship game, Farmington faced the No. 2-seeded Anoka team in a dramatic battle that remained scoreless through nine innings. In the bottom of the 10th inning, Emma Frost delivered the defining moment of the tournament, hitting a game-winning home run to give the Tigers a thrilling 1-0 victory and the first team state championship in school history.
Several Tigers earned All-Tournament Team recognition for their outstanding performances. Emily Berdan drove in six runs in the opening-round victory over Park. Emma Frost provided the championship-winning home run in the bottom of the 10th inning. In the circle, Maddie Muelken was extraordinary, winning all three state tournament games and allowing just two runs over 24 innings, including two shutouts. Her performance was backed by an outstanding Farmington defense throughout the tournament.
The significance of the Tigers’ championship season extended beyond the softball field. The 2017 team was honored as a finalist and winner of the “Minnesota Sport Moment of the Year” at the Minnesota Sports Award Ceremony. The award was determined by a public vote, with the Farmington Tigers softball championship receiving more votes than several prominent Minnesota sports accomplishments, including the Minnesota Twins making the playoffs following a 100-loss season and the Minnesota Lynx winning their fourth WNBA championship.
The 2017 Farmington Tigers softball team will forever hold a special place in Farmington High School history. With a 24-3 record, an extraordinary state tournament run, dramatic championship victory, and the distinction of becoming the first Farmington team to capture a state championship, the 2017 Tigers established a legacy of excellence, determination, teamwork, and school pride that continues to inspire future generations.
2017 Softball Team
#5 - Katelyn Hand
#19 - Caitie Dully
#11 - Tarah DeCroock
#14 - Katelyn Mohr
#15 - Abbie Clayton
#16 - Becca Silber
#17 - Olivia Hazebaker
#18 - Emily Berdan
#21 - Hailey Karnowski-
#23 - Morgan Ebel
#24 - Sydney Redlin
#25 - Emma Frost
#28 - Rebecca Hoeve
#29 - Kaitlyn Abraham
#32 - Molly Mogensen
#33 - Taylor Jasper
#39 - Ellie Rust
#47 - Maddie Muelken
Mgr - Kjerstin Hall
Asst Coach - Courtney Macko
Asst Coach - Randy Schmitz
Asst Coach - Loren Cartwright
Head Coach - Paul Harrington
