Texas softball plays Kentucky on April 24, 2026, in an SEC game at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Ky. Find score-by-score updates, broadcast info and more

Here are the area’s softball statistical leaders through April 23. With the regular season now concluded, this will be our final softball stat report for 2026. Statistics are from throughout

The Alabama Sports Writers Association released its final high school softball rankings for the 2026 season on April 23, setting the stage for postseason play that begins with area tournaments May 1-5. Hartselle moved back into the top spot in 6A after two weeks at No. 2.

The Alabama Sports Writer Association rolled out its final rankings of the 2026 Alabama high school softball and baseball season on Thursday, April 23. The postseason for baseball will get underway with the first-round games beginning April 24-25 with a best-of-three series. The postseason for softball begins with area tournaments on May 1-5.

Staff Reports The first round of the high school baseball state playoffs begins Friday, and two area teams in Class 3A are expected to make a run at a state championship, as the final Alabama Sports Writers Association baseball and softball rankings of the season were released early Thursday morning.