The Austin Legion softball team prepares for its weekend trip to the Class A state softball tournament with a home doubleheader tonight against Winona Blue at 6 p.m. at Todd Park’s North Complex.

Austin, presently 21-2 overall this summer, will play Saturday at 8 a.m. at Miller Park in Eden Prairie in the 31-team state tournament.

The Class A field is commonly comprised of All-Star Metro teams, some of which compete nationally on an annual basis. After going 4-0 Saturday, Austin will see how it stands against the best.

"We'll see a lot of teams that are loaded," said Austin coach Todd Waterbury. "It'll be a unique challenge for us to go up there and make some things happen, and see what the best is all about."

Legion baseball

The Austin Legion Post 91 baseball team is also playing a home game tonight. Post 91 (12-7, 3-3) entertains rival Albert Lea at 7 p.m. at Marcusen Park.

The Winona LeJetz come to town Saturday for a doubleheader starting at 4 p.m. Those games will be played at Riverland Community College.