A recent study identifies the top 25 high schools in Missouri for athletes, highlighting the state's strong athletic talent. Notable alumni include Yogi Berra, Tom Watson, and Jayson Tatum.
Key points
Top 25 high schools for athletes in Missouri identified
Missouri has a strong reputation for athletic talent
Notable alumni include Yogi Berra and Jayson Tatum
Factors influencing rankings include performance and facilities
Best Missouri high schools for athletes? According to one study, these are top 25
From the professional ranks to high school standouts, numerous legends have come from Missouri. Some notable names include Yogi Berra, Tom Watson, and Jayson Tatum.
The state remains one of the best in its region for high school talent, and that’s not going to change anytime soon.
Which high schools in Missouri are considered the best for athletes in 2026?
According to a study conducted by Niche, which accounts for survey feedback from students and parents—accounting for "reviews of athletics, number of state championships, student participation in athletics, and the number of sports offered at the school"—and data from the U.S. Department of Education, these are the top 25.
25. Lee's Summit North High School
Total number of sports: 21
24. Nerinx Hall High School (St. Louis)
Total number of sports: 13
23. Chaminade College Preparatory School (St. Louis)
Total number of sports: 18
22. Blair Oaks High School (Jefferson City)
Total number of sports: 14
21. Notre Dame de Sion High School (Kansas City)
Total number of sports: 11
20. St. John Vianney High School (St. Louis)
Total number of sports: 14
19. Francis Howell High School (St. Charles)
Total number of sports: 23
18. Jackson Senior High School (Jackson)
Total number of sports: 20
17. Nixa High School
Total number of sports: 27
16. John Burroughs School (St. Louis)
Total number of sports: 34
15. Lafayette High School (Wildwood)
Q&A
What are the top 25 high schools for athletes in Missouri?
The study lists the top 25 high schools in Missouri recognized for their athletic programs, showcasing schools that excel in developing athletic talent.
Which famous athletes are from Missouri high schools?
Notable athletes from Missouri high schools include Yogi Berra, Tom Watson, and Jayson Tatum, who have achieved significant success in their respective sports.
How does Missouri rank in high school athletics compared to other states?
Missouri is considered one of the best states in its region for high school athletic talent, maintaining a strong reputation for producing skilled athletes.
What factors determine the best high schools for athletes in Missouri?
Factors typically include athletic performance, facilities, coaching staff, and the success of alumni in professional sports.
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Total number of sports: 25
14. St. Joseph's Academy (St. Louis)
Total number of sports: 13
13. Cor Jesu Academy (St. Louis)
Total number of sports: 13
12. St. Dominic High School (O'fallon)
Total number of sports: 25
11. Rockwood Summit Senior High School (Fenton)
Total number of sports: 23
10. Helias Catholic High School (Jefferson City)
Total number of sports: 19
9. St. Louis University High School (St. Louis)
Total number of sports: 21
8. Eureka Senior High School (Eureka)
Total number of sports: 24
7. Incarnate Word Academy (St. Louis)
Total number of sports: 10
6. St. Teresa's Academy (Kansas City)
Total number of sports: 13
5. Rockhurst High School (Kansas City)
Total number of sports: 13
4. MICDS - Mary Institute & St. Louis Country Day School (St. Louis)
Total number of sports: 29
3. De Smet Jesuit High School (St. Louis)
Total number of sports: 20
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Total number of sports: 8
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Total number of sports: 11
Colonia and Hillsborough high school girls softball teams met April 28, 2026, afternoon at the field at Colonia Middle School in Dunellen.
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Green Bay Preble High School's Gracie Day (28) receives a throw as Ashwaubenon High School's Lauren Seeling (23) reaches first base safely on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Pioneer Park in Ashwaubenon, Wis. Green Bay Preble won the game, 8-2.
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Ashwaubenon High School's Grace Aichele (17) pitches against Green Bay Preble High School on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Pioneer Park in Ashwaubenon, Wis. Green Bay Preble won the game, 8-2.
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North's Grayson Gill (4) looks to get an out during the Bloomington North versus Bloomington South girl's softball game at Bloomington High School South on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
South's Sloane Barrett (4) hits during the Bloomington North versus Bloomington South girl's softball game at Bloomington High School South on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
South's Aminah Saahir (7) celebrates her RBIs on second base during the Bloomington North versus Bloomington South girl's softball game at Bloomington High School South on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
North's Jocelyn Parrish (21)) hits during the Bloomington North versus Bloomington South girl's softball game at Bloomington High School South on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
The South bench celebrates during the Bloomington North versus Bloomington South girl's softball game at Bloomington High School South on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
Action from a district semifinal game between Fort Myers High School softball and Charlotte at Fort Myers High School on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Fort Myers won 12-9.
Action from a district semifinal game between Fort Myers High School softball and Charlotte at Fort Myers High School on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Fort Myers won 12-9.
Action from a district semifinal game between Fort Myers High School softball and Charlotte at Fort Myers High School on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Fort Myers won 12-9.
Action from a district semifinal game between Fort Myers High School softball and Charlotte at Fort Myers High School on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Fort Myers won 12-9.
Delran's Gemma DeJoseph celebrates next to Delran's head softball coach Rick Cordero after DeJoseph hit a 2-run home run during the softball game between Delran and Cinnaminson played at Cinnaminson High School on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Delran defeated Cinnaminson, 9-3.
Ashwaubenon High School's Aubrey House (16) throws the ball to second base against Green Bay Preble High School on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Pioneer Park in Ashwaubenon, Wis. Green Bay Preble won the game, 8-2.
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Green Bay Preble High School's Tenley Kuehn (14) pitches against Ashwaubenon High School on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Pioneer Park in Ashwaubenon, Wis. Green Bay Preble won the game, 8-2.
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West De Pere High School's Braelynn Rukamp (15) receives a throw at first base as Appleton North High School's Keira Hughes (12) reaches safely on Monday, April 6, 2026, at King Park on the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay in Green Bay, Wis. Appleton North won the game, 12-6.
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Green Bay Preble High School's Callie Schauer (20) lays down a bunt against Ashwaubenon High School on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Pioneer Park in Ashwaubenon, Wis. Green Bay Preble won the game, 8-2.
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Members of the North Fort Myers High School softball team celebrate a Class 5A-District 11 softball championship over Fort Myers at North Fort Myers on Thursday, April 30, 2026. North rallied in later innings to win the game.
Members of the Fort Myers High School softball team celebrate during Class 5A-District 11 softball championship against North Fort Myers at North Fort Myers on Thursday, April 30, 2026. North rallied in later innings to win the game.
Kelley Conley of the North Fort Myers High School softball team throws for the last out during the Class 5A-District 11 softball championship against Fort Myers High School at North Fort Myers on Thursday, April 30, 2026. North rallied in later innings to win the game.
The Patriots take a 1-0 lead as a solo home run by Kennedy Franz (11) sails over Raiders center fielder Adi Mobley (42) during the Navarre vs Pace 1-6A District Championship softball game at Pace High School on April 30, 2026.
Patriots Hannah DeMarcus (8) pitches against the Raiders during the Navarre vs Pace 1-6A District Championship softball game at Pace High School on April 30, 2026.
A shot by Raiders Nadia Rivera (55) gets past a diving Patriots second baseman Laila Loomis (22) for a single during the Navarre vs Pace 1-6A District Championship softball game at Pace High School on April 30, 2026.
Raiders Taylor Sullivan (6) lays down a bunt against the Patriots during the Navarre vs Pace 1-6A District Championship softball game at Pace High School on April 30, 2026.
Raiders Marilyn Frizzell (24) singles as a diving Patriots right fielder Madison McGowan (30) just misses the catch during the Navarre vs Pace 1-6A District Championship softball game at Pace High School on April 30, 2026.
The Okeechobee High School softball team celebrates after winning the District 14-4A title following a 7-5 victory over Jensen Beach on Thursday, April 30, 2026 from Jensen Beach High School.
Germantown's Ella Saltarikos (31) gets the out at first during the game at Brookfield East High School on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in Brookfield, Wisconsin. Germantown won the game, 7-1.
Brookfield East's Chloe Wahlen (23) connects for a single to center field during the game against Germantown at Brookfield East High School on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in Brookfield, Wisconsin. Germantown won the game, 7-1.
Saunders defeats Yonkers Montessori Academy 1-0 in softball at Saunders Trades and Technical High School in Yonkers on Friday, May 1, 2026.
Alcoa's Raya Inge (11) makes the forced out at second base during the TSSAA Class 3A District 5 high school softball tournament game against Heritage on May 1, 2026, in Alcoa, Tennessee
Heritage's Emma Lonas (24) throws to first to make the double play against Alcoa in the TSSAA Class 3A District 5 high school softball tournament on May 1, 2026, in Alcoa, Tennessee
Elmira Notre Dame's Danasia Thompkins connects for a single during a 7-0 loss to Thomas A. Edison in an IAC softball contest May 2, 2026 at Notre Dame High School.
Nauset's Brynn Kew delivers a pitch to a Sturgis batter in first inning action.
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Sheridan shortstop Riley Nicely lays a tag on a runner at second base during a 4-2 loss to visiting John Glenn in a high school softball game on April 6, 2026, in Reading Township, Ohio. Sheridan earned the No. 2 seed in the Southeast District as it aims for another run at the Division III regional.
McEwen centerfielder Kendall McNeil (22) dives but cannot catch a fly ball hit by McKenzie's Braylin Auvenshine in the fifth inning during a high school softball District 12-1A tournament game on Monday, May 4, 2026, in McEwen, Tenn.
McKenzie shortstop Addyson Littleton (6) catches a fly ball hit by McEwen's Morgan Henry in the second inning during a high school softball District 12-1A tournament game on Monday, May 4, 2026, in McEwen, Tenn.
Lenoir City's Reagan Helton (44) scores a run behind Bearden's Jenna Gonzales (95) in the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Lenoir City's Arianna Baker (7) goes after the ball during the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament game against Bearden on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Walsh Jesuit second baseman Claire Gardner throws out Magnificat’s Nora Dye during the second inning of a high school softball game, May 4, 2026, in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.
Lenoir City's Reagan Helton (44) makes monster claws in celebration after hitting a single against Bearden in the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Dobbs Ferry defeated Haldane 6-2 in softball action at Haldane High School in Cold Spring May 5, 2026,
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Dobbs Ferry defeated Haldane 6-2 in softball action at Haldane High School in Cold Spring May 5, 2026,
SouthsideÕs Raynlee Daugherty makes a catch for an out during high school playoff softball action in Southside, Alabama May 5, 2026. (Dave Hyatt / Hyatt Media LLC)
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Floydada's Madison Pyle reacts after hitting a home run against Colorado City during a Region I-2A Division I regional semifinal softball game, Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Frenship High School in Wolfforth.
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Colonia and Hillsborough high school girls softball teams met April 28, 2026, afternoon at the field at Colonia Middle School in Dunellen.
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Colonia and Hillsborough high school girls softball teams met April 28, 2026, afternoon at the field at Colonia Middle School in Dunellen.
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Green Bay Preble High School's Tenley Kuehn (14) swings at a pitch against Ashwaubenon High School on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Pioneer Park in Ashwaubenon, Wis. Green Bay Preble won the game, 8-2.
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Green Bay Preble High School's Gracie Day (28) receives a throw as Ashwaubenon High School's Lauren Seeling (23) reaches first base safely on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Pioneer Park in Ashwaubenon, Wis. Green Bay Preble won the game, 8-2.
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Ashwaubenon High School's Grace Aichele (17) pitches against Green Bay Preble High School on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Pioneer Park in Ashwaubenon, Wis. Green Bay Preble won the game, 8-2.
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North's Grayson Gill (4) looks to get an out during the Bloomington North versus Bloomington South girl's softball game at Bloomington High School South on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
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South's Sloane Barrett (4) hits during the Bloomington North versus Bloomington South girl's softball game at Bloomington High School South on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
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South's Aminah Saahir (7) celebrates her RBIs on second base during the Bloomington North versus Bloomington South girl's softball game at Bloomington High School South on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
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North's Jocelyn Parrish (21)) hits during the Bloomington North versus Bloomington South girl's softball game at Bloomington High School South on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
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The South bench celebrates during the Bloomington North versus Bloomington South girl's softball game at Bloomington High School South on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
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Action from a district semifinal game between Fort Myers High School softball and Charlotte at Fort Myers High School on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Fort Myers won 12-9.
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Action from a district semifinal game between Fort Myers High School softball and Charlotte at Fort Myers High School on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Fort Myers won 12-9.
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Action from a district semifinal game between Fort Myers High School softball and Charlotte at Fort Myers High School on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Fort Myers won 12-9.
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Action from a district semifinal game between Fort Myers High School softball and Charlotte at Fort Myers High School on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Fort Myers won 12-9.
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Delran's Gemma DeJoseph celebrates next to Delran's head softball coach Rick Cordero after DeJoseph hit a 2-run home run during the softball game between Delran and Cinnaminson played at Cinnaminson High School on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Delran defeated Cinnaminson, 9-3.
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Ashwaubenon High School's Aubrey House (16) throws the ball to second base against Green Bay Preble High School on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Pioneer Park in Ashwaubenon, Wis. Green Bay Preble won the game, 8-2.
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Green Bay Preble High School's Tenley Kuehn (14) pitches against Ashwaubenon High School on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Pioneer Park in Ashwaubenon, Wis. Green Bay Preble won the game, 8-2.
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West De Pere High School's Braelynn Rukamp (15) receives a throw at first base as Appleton North High School's Keira Hughes (12) reaches safely on Monday, April 6, 2026, at King Park on the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay in Green Bay, Wis. Appleton North won the game, 12-6.
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Green Bay Preble High School's Callie Schauer (20) lays down a bunt against Ashwaubenon High School on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Pioneer Park in Ashwaubenon, Wis. Green Bay Preble won the game, 8-2.
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Deltona Trinity Bryant (8) makes second past Gainesville Aubree Suarez (7) during 5A district 5 championship at Gainesville High School in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, April 30, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Gainesville Taylor Rogers (11) and Gainesville Lana Renicks (15) fight for the fly during 5A district 5 championship at Gainesville High School in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, April 30, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Castlewood catcher Lilly Jacobsen tries to corral the throw as Florence-Henry's Harper Hlavacek dives safely into home during their high school softball game on Thursday, April 30, 2026, in Castlewood. The host Warriors won 14-4.
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Patriots Kamryn Pierce (15) heads to the plate on a 2-RBI home run to take a 4-3 lead over the Raiders during the Navarre vs Pace 1-6A District Championship softball game at Pace High School on April 30, 2026.
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The Patriots celebrate their sixth district championship following their victory in the Navarre vs Pace 1-6A District Championship softball game at Pace High School on April 30, 2026.
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Members of the North Fort Myers High School softball team celebrate a Class 5A-District 11 softball championship over Fort Myers at North Fort Myers on Thursday, April 30, 2026. North rallied in later innings to win the game.
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Members of the Fort Myers High School softball team celebrate during Class 5A-District 11 softball championship against North Fort Myers at North Fort Myers on Thursday, April 30, 2026. North rallied in later innings to win the game.
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Kelley Conley of the North Fort Myers High School softball team throws for the last out during the Class 5A-District 11 softball championship against Fort Myers High School at North Fort Myers on Thursday, April 30, 2026. North rallied in later innings to win the game.
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The Patriots take a 1-0 lead as a solo home run by Kennedy Franz (11) sails over Raiders center fielder Adi Mobley (42) during the Navarre vs Pace 1-6A District Championship softball game at Pace High School on April 30, 2026.
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Patriots Hannah DeMarcus (8) pitches against the Raiders during the Navarre vs Pace 1-6A District Championship softball game at Pace High School on April 30, 2026.
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A shot by Raiders Nadia Rivera (55) gets past a diving Patriots second baseman Laila Loomis (22) for a single during the Navarre vs Pace 1-6A District Championship softball game at Pace High School on April 30, 2026.
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Raiders Taylor Sullivan (6) lays down a bunt against the Patriots during the Navarre vs Pace 1-6A District Championship softball game at Pace High School on April 30, 2026.
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Raiders Marilyn Frizzell (24) singles as a diving Patriots right fielder Madison McGowan (30) just misses the catch during the Navarre vs Pace 1-6A District Championship softball game at Pace High School on April 30, 2026.
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The Okeechobee High School softball team celebrates after winning the District 14-4A title following a 7-5 victory over Jensen Beach on Thursday, April 30, 2026 from Jensen Beach High School.
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Germantown's Ella Saltarikos (31) gets the out at first during the game at Brookfield East High School on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in Brookfield, Wisconsin. Germantown won the game, 7-1.
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Brookfield East's Chloe Wahlen (23) connects for a single to center field during the game against Germantown at Brookfield East High School on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in Brookfield, Wisconsin. Germantown won the game, 7-1.
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Saunders defeats Yonkers Montessori Academy 1-0 in softball at Saunders Trades and Technical High School in Yonkers on Friday, May 1, 2026.
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Alcoa's Raya Inge (11) makes the forced out at second base during the TSSAA Class 3A District 5 high school softball tournament game against Heritage on May 1, 2026, in Alcoa, Tennessee
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Heritage's Emma Lonas (24) throws to first to make the double play against Alcoa in the TSSAA Class 3A District 5 high school softball tournament on May 1, 2026, in Alcoa, Tennessee
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Elmira Notre Dame's Danasia Thompkins connects for a single during a 7-0 loss to Thomas A. Edison in an IAC softball contest May 2, 2026 at Notre Dame High School.
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Nauset's Brynn Kew delivers a pitch to a Sturgis batter in first inning action.
Sturgis Charter Public School East in Hyannis hosted Nauset Regional High School in softball action at Marshall J. Lopes Field.
Photo taken May 2, 2026
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Dobbs Ferry's Kamryn Addis (24) catches a fly ball during the championship game of the Rivertowns Breasts Cancer Softball Tournament against Ardsley at Ardsley High School on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Ardsley won 17-8.
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Sheridan shortstop Riley Nicely lays a tag on a runner at second base during a 4-2 loss to visiting John Glenn in a high school softball game on April 6, 2026, in Reading Township, Ohio. Sheridan earned the No. 2 seed in the Southeast District as it aims for another run at the Division III regional.
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McEwen centerfielder Kendall McNeil (22) dives but cannot catch a fly ball hit by McKenzie's Braylin Auvenshine in the fifth inning during a high school softball District 12-1A tournament game on Monday, May 4, 2026, in McEwen, Tenn.
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McKenzie shortstop Addyson Littleton (6) catches a fly ball hit by McEwen's Morgan Henry in the second inning during a high school softball District 12-1A tournament game on Monday, May 4, 2026, in McEwen, Tenn.
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Lenoir City's Reagan Helton (44) scores a run behind Bearden's Jenna Gonzales (95) in the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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Lenoir City's Arianna Baker (7) goes after the ball during the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament game against Bearden on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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Walsh Jesuit second baseman Claire Gardner throws out Magnificat’s Nora Dye during the second inning of a high school softball game, May 4, 2026, in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.
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Lenoir City's Reagan Helton (44) makes monster claws in celebration after hitting a single against Bearden in the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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Dobbs Ferry defeated Haldane 6-2 in softball action at Haldane High School in Cold Spring May 5, 2026,
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SouthsideÕs Ilana Stewart celebrates after a big play during high school playoff softball action in Southside, Alabama May 5, 2026. (Dave Hyatt / Hyatt Media LLC)
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Dobbs Ferry defeated Haldane 6-2 in softball action at Haldane High School in Cold Spring May 5, 2026,
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SouthsideÕs Raynlee Daugherty makes a catch for an out during high school playoff softball action in Southside, Alabama May 5, 2026. (Dave Hyatt / Hyatt Media LLC)
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West Nassau Warriors Cailee Pike (4) makes the letter K before the start of the game. The Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Twinsburg centerfielder Taylor Dye throws in during the third inning of a high school softball game, May 6, 2026, in Akron, Ohio.
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Tulare Union's Jazlene Salazar bats against Mission Oak in West Yosemite League high school softball Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
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Afton Jessogne of the Fort Myers High School softball team throws for an out during the Class 5A-Region 3 softball quarterfinal against Mariner at Fort Myers on Thursday, May. 7, 2026. Fort Myers won and moves on.
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Legacy pitcher Brianna Hudson throws in a softball Region 4-5A quarterfinal against South Fork on May 7, 2026, at South Fork High School. Legacy won 6-3.
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Colorado City's Caitlyn Correa swings at a pitch against Floydada during a Region I-2A Division I regional semifinal softball game, Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Frenship High School in Wolfforth.
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Floydada's Madison Pyle reacts after hitting a home run against Colorado City during a Region I-2A Division I regional semifinal softball game, Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Frenship High School in Wolfforth.