MHSAA softball playoff brackets for 2026 state tournament, schedule, scores

MHSAA softball playoff brackets for 2026 state tournament, schedule, scores

The Mississippi high school softball playoffs are ramping up.

Here is the playoff schedule for the 2026 MHSAA softball state tournament for Classes 1A-7A. All first- through fourth-round games will be played at the higher seed's site for Games 1 and 3 (if needed).

MHSAA Class 1A-4A are entering their second rounds, while 5A-7A are in their first. All games will consist of a three-game series.

The championship round will be held at Southern Miss Softball Complex in Hattiesburg. The games will run May 12-16.

Mississippi high school softball playoff schedule, scores 2026

Class 1A

First round

Thursday, April 16

Game 1

Sebastopol 16, West Bolivar 0

Nanih Waiya 24, Simmons 2

Stringer 9, Lumberton 7

Bogue Chitto 14, Richton 2

Biggersville 11, Hickory Flat 1

Noxapater 16, Riverside 1

West Lincoln 13, Taylorsville 1

Ethel 17, Leflore County 0

Game 2

Sebastopol 17, West Bolivar 0; Sebastopol wins series 2-0

Ethel 20, Leflore County 0; Ethel wins series 2-0

Nanih Waiya 24, Simmons 0; Nanih Waiya wins series 2-0

Madison Central pitcher Elizabeth Pullen (19) throws as the sun sets during the softball game against Germantown in Madison, Miss., on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

Madison Central Kayden Dunn (7) celebrates with teammates at home after hitting a home run during the softball game against Germantown in Madison, Miss., on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

Germantown player Maryn Burge (27) celebrates as she approaches the team waiting for her at home after she hit a home run during the softball game against Madison Central in Madison, Miss., on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

Madison Central first baseman Sophia Phyfer (1) tags out Germantown player Maggie Lindley (8) during the softball game in Madison, Miss., on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

Madison Central players wear ribbons in their hair during the softball game against Germantown in Madison, Miss., on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

Madison Central player Becca Barbour (5) is up to bat during the softball game against Germantown in Madison, Miss., on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

Germantown player Hailey Lesh (3) hits the ball during the softball game against Madison Central in Madison, Miss., on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

Germantown pitcher Mackenzie Donnell (23) throws against Madison Central in Madison, Miss., on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

Madison Central head coach Valerie Thames talks to the team in a huddle during the softball game against Germantown in Madison, Miss., on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

Madison Central pitcher Elizabeth Pullen (19) throws against Germantown in Madison, Miss., on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

Madison Central players run the bases during the softball game against Germantown in Madison, Miss., on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

Madison Central players Crews Boyer (12) and Anna Smith (9) get hyped up before the softball game against Germantown in Madison, Miss., on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

Germantown player Addison Culpepper (24) swings the bat during the softball game against Madison Central in Madison, Miss., on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

Germantown players Mackenzie Donnell (23) and Maryn Burge (27) high five during the softball game against Madison Central in Madison, Miss., on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

Madison Central player Crews Boyer (12) gets a high five from Sophia Phyfer (1) after scoring a run during the softball game against Germantown in Madison, Miss., on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

Madison Central player Becca Barbour (5) talks to a coach at first base during the softball game against Germantown in Madison, Miss., on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

Germantown head coach Whitney Davis speaks to the team in a huddle during the softball game against Madison Central in Madison, Miss., on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

Germantown player Presely Merkich (10) rounds third during the softball game against Madison Central in Madison, Miss., on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

Germantown player Presley Cutrer (10) hits the ball during the softball game against Madison Central in Madison, Miss., on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

Madison Central Crews Boyer (12) is high-fived after scoring a run during the softball game against Germantown in Madison, Miss., on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

Madison Central player Lana Truesdale (20) makes it to home and scores a run during the softball game against Germantown in Madison, Miss., on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

Madison Central players wear ribbons in their hair during the softball game against Germantown in Madison, Miss., on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

Germantown player Mollie Haley (5) picks up the ball during the softball game against Madison Central in Madison, Miss., on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

Madison Central player Presley Stokes (27) cheers during the softball game against Germantown in Madison, Miss., on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

Madison Central player Becca Barbour (5) swings the bat during the softball game against Germantown in Madison, Miss., on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

Madison Central player Sophia Phyfer (1) is up to bat during the softball game against Germantown in Madison, Miss., on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

Madison Central player Dottie Pelch (26) misses the ball during the softball game against Germantown in Madison, Miss., on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

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Madison Central pitcher Elizabeth Pullen (19) throws as the sun sets during the softball game against Germantown in Madison, Miss., on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

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Madison Central pitcher Elizabeth Pullen (19) throws as the sun sets during the softball game against Germantown in Madison, Miss., on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

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Madison Central Kayden Dunn (7) celebrates with teammates at home after hitting a home run during the softball game against Germantown in Madison, Miss., on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

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Germantown player Maryn Burge (27) celebrates as she approaches the team waiting for her at home after she hit a home run during the softball game against Madison Central in Madison, Miss., on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

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Madison Central first baseman Sophia Phyfer (1) tags out Germantown player Maggie Lindley (8) during the softball game in Madison, Miss., on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

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Madison Central players wear ribbons in their hair during the softball game against Germantown in Madison, Miss., on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

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Madison Central player Becca Barbour (5) is up to bat during the softball game against Germantown in Madison, Miss., on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

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Germantown player Hailey Lesh (3) hits the ball during the softball game against Madison Central in Madison, Miss., on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

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Germantown pitcher Mackenzie Donnell (23) throws against Madison Central in Madison, Miss., on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

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Madison Central head coach Valerie Thames talks to the team in a huddle during the softball game against Germantown in Madison, Miss., on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

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Madison Central pitcher Elizabeth Pullen (19) throws against Germantown in Madison, Miss., on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

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Madison Central players run the bases during the softball game against Germantown in Madison, Miss., on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

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Madison Central players Crews Boyer (12) and Anna Smith (9) get hyped up before the softball game against Germantown in Madison, Miss., on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

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Germantown player Addison Culpepper (24) swings the bat during the softball game against Madison Central in Madison, Miss., on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

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Germantown players Mackenzie Donnell (23) and Maryn Burge (27) high five during the softball game against Madison Central in Madison, Miss., on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

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Madison Central player Crews Boyer (12) gets a high five from Sophia Phyfer (1) after scoring a run during the softball game against Germantown in Madison, Miss., on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

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Madison Central player Becca Barbour (5) talks to a coach at first base during the softball game against Germantown in Madison, Miss., on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

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Germantown head coach Whitney Davis speaks to the team in a huddle during the softball game against Madison Central in Madison, Miss., on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

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Germantown player Presely Merkich (10) rounds third during the softball game against Madison Central in Madison, Miss., on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

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Germantown player Presley Cutrer (10) hits the ball during the softball game against Madison Central in Madison, Miss., on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

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Madison Central Crews Boyer (12) is high-fived after scoring a run during the softball game against Germantown in Madison, Miss., on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

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Madison Central player Lana Truesdale (20) makes it to home and scores a run during the softball game against Germantown in Madison, Miss., on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

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Madison Central players wear ribbons in their hair during the softball game against Germantown in Madison, Miss., on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

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Germantown player Mollie Haley (5) picks up the ball during the softball game against Madison Central in Madison, Miss., on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

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Madison Central player Presley Stokes (27) cheers during the softball game against Germantown in Madison, Miss., on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

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Madison Central player Becca Barbour (5) swings the bat during the softball game against Germantown in Madison, Miss., on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

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Madison Central player Sophia Phyfer (1) is up to bat during the softball game against Germantown in Madison, Miss., on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

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Madison Central player Dottie Pelch (26) misses the ball during the softball game against Germantown in Madison, Miss., on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

Friday, April 17

Game 1

Ingomar 14, French Camp Academy 2

West Union 13, Thrasher 0

Calhoun City 9, Tremont 3

Smithville 15, Houlka 0

Pine Grove 11, Potts Camp 10

Vardaman 13, West Lowndes 1

Salem 11, Resurrection Catholic 0

Game 2

Biggersville 17, Hickory Flat 0; Biggersville wins series 2-0

Noxapater 13, Riverside 3; Noxapater wins series 2-0

Smithville 15, Houlka 0; Smithville wins series 2-0

Salem 13, Resurrection Catholic 1; Salem wins series 2-0

West Union 13, Thrasher 0, West Union wins series 2-0

West Lincoln 20, Taylorsville 8, West Lincoln wins series 2-0

Vardaman 15, West Lowndes 0, Vardaman wins series 2-0

Bogue Chitto 4, Richton 0; Bogue Chitto wins series 2-0

Stringer 13, Lumberton 0; Stringer wins series 2-0

Saturday, April 18

Game 2

Calhoun City 15, Tremont 1; Calhoun City wins series 2-0

Ingomar 12, French Camp Academy 2; Ingomar wins series 2-0

Monday, April 20

Game 1

Ashland at Wheeler, 4:30 p.m.

Game 2

Ashland at Wheeler, 6 p.m.

Potts Camp at Pine Grove, 6 p.m.

Class 2A

First round

Thursday, April 16

Game 1

Loyd Star 20, Collins 0

Myrtle 8, Collins 1

Game 2

Loyd Star 20, Collins 0; Loyd Star wins series 2-0

Friday, April 17

Game 1

Hatley 8, Bruce 0

East Union 15, New Site 0

Eupora 16, Northside 0

J.Z. George 19, Kemper County 4

Philadelphia 17, Leland 2

Puckett 14, Bay Springs 3

East Webster 15, Charleston 0

Mize 8, Lake 4

Wesson 20, East Marion 4

Enterprise-Clarke 13, Pelahatchie 1

Hamilton 12, Strayhorn 0

Enterprise-Lincoln 13, Perry Central 8

Clarkdale 12, Scott Central 2

Game 2

Myrtle 11, Walnut 3; Myrtle wins series 2-0

East Union 19, New Site 0; East Union wins series 2-0

East Webster 15, Charleston 0; East Webster wins series 2-0

Hamilton 15, Strayhorn 0; Hamilton wins series 2-0

Eupora 17, Northside 0; Eupora wins series 2-0

J.Z. George 10, Kemper County 0; J.Z. George wins series 2-0

Wesson 19, East Marion 0; Wesson wins series 2-0

Saturday, April 18

Game 1

Sacred Heart 12, Amite County 0

Game 2

Lake 6, Mize 4

Enterprise-Clarke 21 Pelahatchie 1; Enterprise-Clarke wins series 2-0

Hatley 2, Bruce 1; Hatley wins series 2-0

Puckett 17, Bay Springs 2; Puckett wins series 2-0

Sacred Heart 12, Amite County 0; Sacred Heart wins series 2-0

Clarkdale 13, Scott Central 0; Clarkdale wins series 2-0

Enterprise-Lincoln 23, Perry Central 13; Enterprise-Lincoln wins series 2-0

Monday, April 20

Game 2

Leland at Philadelphia, 4 p.m.

Game 3

Mize at Lake, 6 p.m.

Class 3A

First round

Thursday, April 17

Game 1

Belmont 16, Coahoma County 0

Nettleton 15, O’Bannon 0

Tylertown 17, Our Lady Academy 0

Pisgah 9, Jefferson Davis County 1

Raleigh 5, Southeast Lauderdale 4

Game 2

Belmont 19, Coahoma County 0; Belmont wins series 2-0

Friday, April 18

Game 1

Winona 16, Thomas E. Edwards 1

Booneville 17, Independence 0

Choctaw County 15, Amanda Elzy 0

Yazoo County 18, Aberdeen 0

Union 13, Magee 0

Presbyterian Christian 10, Franklin County 0

Seminary 9, Quitman 0

West Marion 21, Port Gibson 1

Game 2

Southeast Lauderdale 9, Raleigh 4

Tylertown 11, Our Lady Academy 8; Tylertown wins series 2-0

Choctaw County 12, Amanda Elzy 0; Choctaw County wins series 2-0

Yazoo County 10, Aberdeen 0; Yazoo County wins series 2-0

Pisgah 15, Jefferson Davis County 1; Pisgah wins series 2-0

Nettleton 22, O’Bannon 1; Nettleton wins series 2-0

Saturday’s scores

Game 2

Quitman 5, Seminary 4

Presbyterian Christian 14, Franklin County 2; Presbyterian Christian wins series 2-0

Winona 16, Thomas E. Edwards 2; Winona wins series 2-0

Booneville 18, Independence 1; Booneville wins series 2-0

West Marion 17, Port Gibson 0; West Marion wins series 2-0

Union 10, Magee 1; Union wins series 2-0

Monday, April 20

Game 1

Alcorn Central at Holly Springs, 4 p.m.

Game 2

Alcorn Central at Holly Springs, 6 p.m.

Game 3

Southeast Lauderdale at Raleigh, 6 p.m.

Quitman at Seminary, 6:30 p.m.

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Class 4A

First round

Wednesday, April 15

Game 1

Louisville 6, Clarksdale 5

Ripley 10, Greenwood 0

Game 2

Ripley 10, Greenwood 0; Ripley wins series 2-0

Thursday, April 16

Itawamba Agricultural 14, Corinth 2

Poplarville 14, Forrest County Agricultural 2

Mooreville 11, South Pontotoc 5

Friday, April 17

Game 1

Tishomingo County 11, Houston 3

Senatobia 19, Yazoo City 4

Amory 11, North Pontotoc 0

West Lauderdale 19, Forest 0

Columbia 7, Bay High 3

Mendenhall 12, Northeast Lauderdale 2

Pass Christian 10, Lawrence County 0

Choctaw Central 10, Richland 0

Greene County 21, South Pike 0

Newton County 13, Morton 1

Game 2

Itawamba Agricultural 19, Corinth 1; Itawamba Agricultural wins series 2-0

Greene County 20, South Pike 0; Greene County wins series 2-0

West Lauderdale 16, Forest 0; West Lauderdale wins series 2-0

Mooreville 8, South Pontotoc 6; Mooreville wins series 2-0

Senatobia 19, Yazoo City 1; Senatobia wins series 2-0

Poplarville 14, Forrest County Agricultural 3; Poplarville wins series 2-0

Saturday, April 18

Game 1

Kosciusko 15, Byhalia 0

Game 2

Houston 9, Tishomingo County 4

North Pontotoc 8, Amory 7

Louisville 13, Clarksdale 2; Louisville wins series 2-0

Kosciusko 18, Byhalia 1; Kosciusko wins series 2-0

Columbia 16, Bay High 12; Columbia wins series 2-0

Mendenhall 12, Northeast Lauderdale 4; Mendenhall wins series 2-0

Pass Christian 7, Lawrence County 3; Pass Christian wins series 2-0

Choctaw Central 17, Richland 0; Choctaw Central wins series 2-0

Newton County 12, Morton 0; Newton County wins series 2-0

Monday, April 20

Game 3

Amory at North Pontotoc, 6 p.m.

Houston at Tishomingo County, 6 p.m.

Class 5A

First round

Game 1

Thursday, April 23

Pontotoc at Florence, 6 p.m.

Vicksburg at New Hope, 6 p.m.

Holmes County Central at Caledonia, 6 p.m.

Northeast Jones at Sumrall, 6 p.m.

Lafayette at Cleveland Central, 6 p.m.

Friday, April 24

Game 1

North Pike at Vancleave, 6 p.m.

Purvis at South Jones, 6 p.m.

Brookhaven at East Central, 6 p.m.

Game 2

Sumrall at Northeast Jones, 6 p.m.

Caledonia at Holmes County Central, 6 p.m.

Florence at Pontotoc, 6 p.m.

New Hope at Vicksburg, 6 p.m.

Cleveland Central at Lafayette, 6 p.m.

Saturday, April 25

Game 2

East Central at Brookhaven, 6 p.m.

South Jones at Purvis, 6 p.m.

Vancleave at North Pike, 6 p.m.

Clinton's Madison Rhodes (8) slides back onto third base before Oxford's Swayze Walls (13) catches the ball during the softball game in Clinton, Miss., on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

Clinton's Madison Nelson (25) throws against Oxford in Clinton, Miss., on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

Clinton's Presleigh Burrow (6) and Cailyn Willis (0) celebrate after winning the softball game against Oxford in Clinton, Miss., on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

Clinton's Madison Nelson (25) hits against Oxford in Clinton, Miss., on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

Oxford pitcher Mary-Claire King (12) smiles after a play against Clinton in Clinton, Miss., on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

Clinton players celebrate in the dugout during the softball game against Oxford in Clinton, Miss., on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

Clinton head coach Rachel Hurley cheers on the sidelines during the softball game against Oxford in Clinton, Miss., on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

Clinton's Keelyn Constancio (33) slides safely into second base as Oxford's Sidney Franklin (16) tries to tag them out during the softball game in Clinton, Miss., on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

Clinton head coach Rachel Hurley high fives Madison Nelson after she scored a run during the softball game against Oxford in Clinton, Miss., on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

Oxford head coach Dana McGivney talks to players during the softball game against Clinton in Clinton, Miss., on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

Clinton players talk to head coach Rachel Hurley on the mound during the softball game against Oxford in Clinton, Miss., on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

Oxford pitcher Mary-Claire King (12) throws against Clinton in Clinton, Miss., on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

Clinton's Cailyn Willis (0) hits during the softball game against Oxford in Clinton, Miss., on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

Oxford's Bella Romero (8) catches the ball in the outfield during the softball game against Clinton in Clinton, Miss., on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

Oxford pitcher Mary-Claire King (12) swings during the softball game against Clinton in Clinton, Miss., on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

Oxford's Sophia Harrington (19) runs to home during the softball game against Clinton in Clinton, Miss., on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

Oxford's Swayze Walls (13) claps on their way to first base during the softball game against Clinton in Clinton, Miss., on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

Clinton takes on Oxford softball in Clinton, Miss., on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

Clinton players celebrate in the dugout during the softball game against Oxford in Clinton, Miss., on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

Oxford pitcher Mary-Claire King (12) throws against Clinton in Clinton, Miss., on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

Clinton head coach Rachel Hurley watches on the sidelines during the softball game against Oxford in Clinton, Miss., on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

Clinton's Madison Rhodes (8) rounds second base during the softball game against Oxford in Clinton, Miss., on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

Clinton's Madison Rhodes (8) slides onto third base during the softball game against Oxford in Clinton, Miss., on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

Clinton's Madison Rhodes (8) does a flip after they won the softball game against Oxford in Clinton, Miss., on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

Oxford's Jayla Dukes (6) swings during the softball game against Clinton in Clinton, Miss., on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

Clinton's Madison Nelson (25) throws against Oxford in Clinton, Miss., on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

Clinton's Presleigh Burrow (6) hits against Oxford in Clinton, Miss., on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

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Clinton's Madison Rhodes (8) slides back onto third base before Oxford's Swayze Walls (13) catches the ball during the softball game in Clinton, Miss., on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

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Clinton's Madison Rhodes (8) slides back onto third base before Oxford's Swayze Walls (13) catches the ball during the softball game in Clinton, Miss., on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

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Clinton's Madison Nelson (25) throws against Oxford in Clinton, Miss., on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

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Clinton's Presleigh Burrow (6) and Cailyn Willis (0) celebrate after winning the softball game against Oxford in Clinton, Miss., on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

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Clinton's Madison Nelson (25) hits against Oxford in Clinton, Miss., on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

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Oxford pitcher Mary-Claire King (12) smiles after a play against Clinton in Clinton, Miss., on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

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Clinton players celebrate in the dugout during the softball game against Oxford in Clinton, Miss., on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

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Clinton head coach Rachel Hurley cheers on the sidelines during the softball game against Oxford in Clinton, Miss., on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

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Clinton's Keelyn Constancio (33) slides safely into second base as Oxford's Sidney Franklin (16) tries to tag them out during the softball game in Clinton, Miss., on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

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Clinton head coach Rachel Hurley high fives Madison Nelson after she scored a run during the softball game against Oxford in Clinton, Miss., on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

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Oxford head coach Dana McGivney talks to players during the softball game against Clinton in Clinton, Miss., on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

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Clinton players talk to head coach Rachel Hurley on the mound during the softball game against Oxford in Clinton, Miss., on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

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Oxford pitcher Mary-Claire King (12) throws against Clinton in Clinton, Miss., on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

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Clinton's Cailyn Willis (0) hits during the softball game against Oxford in Clinton, Miss., on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

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Oxford's Bella Romero (8) catches the ball in the outfield during the softball game against Clinton in Clinton, Miss., on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

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Oxford pitcher Mary-Claire King (12) swings during the softball game against Clinton in Clinton, Miss., on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

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Oxford's Sophia Harrington (19) runs to home during the softball game against Clinton in Clinton, Miss., on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

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Oxford's Swayze Walls (13) claps on their way to first base during the softball game against Clinton in Clinton, Miss., on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

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Clinton takes on Oxford softball in Clinton, Miss., on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

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Clinton players celebrate in the dugout during the softball game against Oxford in Clinton, Miss., on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

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Oxford pitcher Mary-Claire King (12) throws against Clinton in Clinton, Miss., on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

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Clinton head coach Rachel Hurley watches on the sidelines during the softball game against Oxford in Clinton, Miss., on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

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Clinton's Madison Rhodes (8) rounds second base during the softball game against Oxford in Clinton, Miss., on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

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Clinton's Madison Rhodes (8) slides onto third base during the softball game against Oxford in Clinton, Miss., on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

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Clinton's Madison Rhodes (8) does a flip after they won the softball game against Oxford in Clinton, Miss., on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

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Oxford's Jayla Dukes (6) swings during the softball game against Clinton in Clinton, Miss., on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

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Clinton's Madison Nelson (25) throws against Oxford in Clinton, Miss., on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

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Clinton's Presleigh Burrow (6) hits against Oxford in Clinton, Miss., on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

Class 6A

First round

Thursday, April 23

Game 1

Ridgeland at Grenada, 5 p.m.

Friday, April 24

Game 1

Lake Cormorant at Warren Central, 6 p.m.

West Jones at Hancock, 6 p.m.

Pascagoula at George County, 6 p.m.

Greenville at South Panola, 6 p.m.

Terry at Pearl River Central, 6 p.m.

Center Hill at Neshoba Central, 6 p.m.

Picayune at Hattiesburg, 6 p.m.

Game 2

Grenada at Ridgeland, 5 p.m.

Saturday, April 25

Game 2

Warren Central at Lake Cormorant, 2 p.m.

Hancock at West Jones, 6 p.m.

South Panola at Greenville, 6 p.m.

George County at Pascagoula, 6 p.m.

Neshoba Central at Center Hill, 6 p.m.

Pearl River Central at Terry, 6 p.m.

Hattiesburg at Picayune, 7 p.m.

Class 7A

First round

Thursday, April 23

Game 1

Madison Central at Hernando, 6 p.m.

St. Martin at Petal, 6 p.m.

Northwest Rankin at Gulfport, 6 p.m.

Oxford at DeSoto Central, 6 p.m.

Oak Grove at Ocean Springs, 6 p.m.

Friday, April 24

Game 1

Tupelo at Germantown, 6 p.m.

Brandon at D'Iberville, 6 p.m.

Lewisburg at Clinton, 6 p.m.

Game 2

Northwest Rankin at Gulfport, 5 p.m.

DeSoto Central at Oxford, 6 p.m.

Ocean Springs at Oak Grove, 6 p.m.

Hernando at Madison Central, 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 25

Game 2

Petal at St. Martin, 6 p.m.

Clinton at Lewisburg, 6 p.m.

Germantown at Tupelo, 6 p.m.

D'Iberville at Brandon, 6 p.m.

Michael Chavez covers high school sports, among others, for the Clarion Ledger. Email him at mchavez@gannett.com or reach out to him on X, formerly Twitter @MikeSChavez.

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