Mardela softball and Stephen Decatur baseball advance to state semis

The MPSSAA state quarterfinals for Bayside South softball and baseball teams took place Friday afternoon, May 15, and two teams are one step closer to next week's Maryland high school baseball and softball final fours.

Mardela's softball team and Stephen Decatur's baseball team, undefeated Bayside Conference Champions this season, both cruised to victory at home in their respective state quarterfinal matchups on Friday, setting themselves up for next week's state semifinals.

See here how things unfolded for the remaining Bayside South teams in the MPSSAA baseball and softball state playoffs:

Mardela softball continues bid for a repeat state title

Mardela, defending MPSSAA Class 1A Softball State Champions, are back in the 1A State Semifinals for the fourth consecutive year, as they defeated Patuxent 10-0 at home in the state quarterfinals on Friday.

Mardela's Lexie Guy (15) celebrates her score against Snow Hill with Elana Donalds (4) in the Class 1A East II Regional Semifinals Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Mardela Springs, Maryland. Mardela defeated Snow Hill 17-0.

The Warriors cruised to victory on their home field as they shut out their postseason opponents for the fourth game in a row, dating back to their Bayside Championship victory over North Dorchester earlier this month.

Next up for Mardela, still undefeated this season, will be the state semifinals on May 19 at the Bachman Sports Complex, where they will face South Carroll.

Decatur baseball wins state quarterfinals, advance to semifinals