Eli Fest, former Heron Lake-Okabena Secondary School standout’s collegiate team plays on Saturday, May 17 in the NCAA Division III Baseball Championship

Eli Fest

By SW Minnesota Today

May 18, 2025

On Saturday, May 17, former Heron Lake-Okabena Secondary School standout Eli Fest’s current collegiate team the Bethany Lutheran Vikings won 9-11 against the Buena Vista Beavers in the NCAA Division III Baseball Championship.

The game took place at Copeland Park at 11 a.m. and was the first matchup against the Buena Vista Beavers in the tournament.

The Bethany Lutheran Vikings’ next game will take place on Saturday, May 17 at 11 a.m. at Copeland Park.

Eli Fest

Outfielder and pitcher

Senior

6′1″ 180

Hometown: Heron Lake

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