In prep softball on Tuesday, Proctor dropped their season opener to Bemidji 5-3 at Egerdahl Field, while Superior bested Hermantown 5-3 at the NBC Spartan Sports Complex.

Proctor, coming off their third straight state tournament appearance, now starts their season 0-1. They next visit Esko Wednesday at 4 p.m.

Superior’s Melania Luostari hit a two run homer helping the Spartans down the Hawks and protect their perfect start. Superior improves to 4-0 and next visits Rock Ridge Thursday at 4:30 p.m. Hermantown (0-1) next visits Cloquet Thursday at 4:30 p.m.