Two Iowa high school softball programs have decided to merge for the upcoming 2026 summer season. Remsen St. Mary’s High School and Storm Lake St. Mary’s High School announced the decision on social media, agreeing to a cooperative shared program for softball this year. Iowa is the only state that plays high school softball during the summer, along with doing the same for high school baseball. “Remsen St. Mary’s High School and Storm Lake St. Mary’s High School are pleased to announce a new cooperative agreement to offer shared high school softball for the upcoming 2026 summer season,” the St. Mary’s Athletic Boosters Facebook page announced. “Storm Lake St. Mary’s athletes will join the Remsen St. Mary’s established program and compete together as part of the Hawks roster. “This partnership ensures that Storm Lake St. Mary’s student-athletes will have the opportunity to participate in competitive high school while representing both school communities with pride.” Remsen St.…