Class 4A and 5A softball teams open up the playoffs on Thursday night with Quarterfinal games. Many teams have byes into the semifinal round. Here’s a look at area match-ups with 7:00 p.m. starts.

CLASS 4A

Region 2
Glenwood @ Creston
Lewis Central @ Denison-Schleswig

Region 3
Carroll @ Perry
Des Moines Hoover @ Newton

Class 5A

Region 1
Sioux City West @ Sioux City North

Region 2
Des Moines Roosevelt @ CB Abraham Lincoln