Caldwell softball claims fifth OVAC 2A championship in six years

ELM GROVE, W. Va. — If the OVAC 2A softball trophy feels right at home in the Caldwell trophy case, it's because it has spent five of the last six years there.

Caldwell continued its relentless stranglehold on the OVAC conference Saturday, May 2, 2026 at the Chambers I-470 Fields, dismantling River High 6-2 to secure yet another championship. It was a victory that blended the program's storied recent history with a dominant modern performance, pushing Caldwell's season record to an imposing 15-3.

The formula for a dynasty

While the faces in the dugout change, the results remain consistent. Head coach Scott Davis, now in his second year at the helm after a four-year stint as an assistant, has been a constant thread throughout this six-year tear. For Davis, the "secret sauce" isn't really a secret at all.

"It's all this group of girls we have at Caldwell," Davis said. "They are a talented bunch, but when you add a strong work ethic with a desire to be successful to talent ... you have a pretty good formula for success."

Early pressure and the Big Rally

Caldwell's offense proved it's versatility early and often. Junior Breighlee Moracco provided the early spark, finishing her day with a rare and efficient four RBIs on a single. Moracco manufactured Caldwell's initial 2-0 lead by grinding out RBI groundouts in both the first and third innings.

Caldwell's softball captains happily hoist the OVAC 2A softball championship trophy high in the air following a 6-2 win over River in the OVAC 2A softball championship game at Chambers I-470 Fields in Elm Grove, West Virginia on Saturday, May 2,2026. Caldwell has now won five of the last six OVAC 2A softball championships.

Caldwell then officially put the game out of reach with a four-run explosion in the bottom of the fifth frame. Senior Lexi Franklin and freshman Mea Hendershot both delivered clutch RBI base hits during the add-on inning. Senior Colie Arick was a force at the plate, finishing with a perfect 3-for-3 day with three singles, while senior Makayla Mumaw aided her own cause with a pair of singles as Caldwell closed the day with eight hits.