The Hayfield softball team opened its season with a loss to Zumbrota-Mazeppa 9-4 on the road Thursday.

Kyal Heydt had a homer and two RBIs in the loss for Hayfield (0-1 overall).

Hayfield pitching: Caitlyn Hendrickson (L) 7 IP, 8 H, 4 BB, 3 ER, 2 K

Hayfield hitting: Carrie Rutledge, 1-for-4; Maggie Streightiff, 0-for-4, R; Kyal Heydt, 1-for-4, HR, 2 RBIs, R; Kate Kruger, 3-for-3, RBI, R, BB; Olivia Matti, 0-for-3, BB; Jaelynn Therring, 1-for-4; Alexis Dudycha, 0-for-3, RBI; Jenna Jacobsen, 1-for-2, R, BB