By Greg Grabianowski

Sports Editor

DES MOINES—Post-season softball pairings for the three area squads were released on Friday by the Iowa Girls Athletic Union as the teams now know who stands in their way of a possible state tournament appearance.

Bishop Garrigan (12-11) will be the first area squad to play as they will begin Class 1A Region No. 2 action on Friday, July 1 by hosting the North Iowa Lady Bison (3-16).