The Mississippi high school softball championships are taking place from May 12 to May 15, 2026, at the Southern Miss Softball Complex. The MHSAA playoffs feature teams from classes 1A to 7A competing for the state title.
Key points
Mississippi high school softball championships are ongoing
Championships run from May 12 to May 15, 2026
Held at Southern Miss Softball Complex
Involves classes 1A to 7A
Determines state champions
Mississippi high school softball state champions in 2026, MHSAA winners, highlights
Games began May 12 and run through May 15 for classes 1A-7A.
Here is a recap of some of the games.
Lafayette softball sweeps in MHSAA 5A, wins first title
The Lady Commodores claimed the 5A championship after a 2-0 sweep over Sumrall. Lafayette avenged last season's 5A title loss. Lafayette won Game 1, 7-5, on May 12 and Game 2, 9-8.
Grace Dreher won series MVP after pitching 14 innings with 10 strikeouts and went 4-for-5 at the plate with three RBIs.
Ocean Springs High School Greyhounds pitcher Emma Franklin (26) makes a pitch against the Hernando High School Lady Tigers during the MHSAA Class 7A softball state championship in Hattiesburg, Miss., on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
Ocean Springs High School Greyhounds players cheer against the Hernando High School Lady Tigers during the MHSAA Class 7A softball state championship in Hattiesburg, Miss., on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
Q&A
What are the dates for the Mississippi high school softball championships in 2026?
The championships are scheduled from May 12 to May 15, 2026.
Where are the Mississippi high school softball championships being held?
The championships are being held at the Southern Miss Softball Complex.
Which classes are participating in the MHSAA softball playoffs?
The MHSAA softball playoffs include teams from classes 1A to 7A.
What is the significance of the MHSAA softball playoffs?
The MHSAA softball playoffs determine the state champions for Mississippi high school softball.
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Ocean Springs High School outfielder Zori Terry (16) makes a catch against the Hernando High School Lady Tigers during the MHSAA Class 7A softball state championship in Hattiesburg, Miss., on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
Hernando High School Lady Tigers outfielder Kennedy Bergeron (14) steals second base against the Ocean Springs High School Greyhounds during the MHSAA Class 7A softball state championship in Hattiesburg, Miss., on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
Ocean Springs High School Greyhounds pitcher Emma Franklin (26) reacts after forcing game 3 against the Hernando High School Lady Tigers during the MHSAA Class 7A softball state championship in Hattiesburg, Miss., on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
Ocean Springs High School Greyhounds pitcher Emma Franklin (26) makes a pitch against the Hernando High School Lady Tigers during the MHSAA Class 7A softball state championship in Hattiesburg, Miss., on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
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Ocean Springs softball vs Hernando in MHSAA 7A state championship
Ocean Springs High School Greyhounds pitcher Emma Franklin (26) makes a pitch against the Hernando High School Lady Tigers during the MHSAA Class 7A softball state championship in Hattiesburg, Miss., on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
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Ocean Springs softball vs Hernando in MHSAA 7A state championship
Ocean Springs High School Greyhounds pitcher Emma Franklin (26) makes a pitch against the Hernando High School Lady Tigers during the MHSAA Class 7A softball state championship in Hattiesburg, Miss., on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
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Ocean Springs softball vs Hernando in MHSAA 7A state championship
Ocean Springs High School Greyhounds players cheer against the Hernando High School Lady Tigers during the MHSAA Class 7A softball state championship in Hattiesburg, Miss., on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
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Ocean Springs softball vs Hernando in MHSAA 7A state championship
Ocean Springs High School outfielder Zori Terry (16) makes a catch against the Hernando High School Lady Tigers during the MHSAA Class 7A softball state championship in Hattiesburg, Miss., on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
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Ocean Springs softball vs Hernando in MHSAA 7A state championship
Hernando High School Lady Tigers outfielder Kennedy Bergeron (14) steals second base against the Ocean Springs High School Greyhounds during the MHSAA Class 7A softball state championship in Hattiesburg, Miss., on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
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Ocean Springs softball vs Hernando in MHSAA 7A state championship
Ocean Springs High School Greyhounds pitcher Emma Franklin (26) reacts after forcing game 3 against the Hernando High School Lady Tigers during the MHSAA Class 7A softball state championship in Hattiesburg, Miss., on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
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Ocean Springs softball vs Hernando in MHSAA 7A state championship
Ocean Springs High School Greyhounds pitcher Emma Franklin (26) makes a pitch against the Hernando High School Lady Tigers during the MHSAA Class 7A softball state championship in Hattiesburg, Miss., on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
East Union claims 2A championship over Enterprise-Clarke
Both teams won a state title last season, with East Union in 2A and Enterprise-Clarke in 3A. But the Urchins prevailed once again. East Union won its fourth straight title after a 2-0 sweep over Enterprise-Clarke, winning Game 1, 11-0, and Game 2, 14-0.
A termite swarm affected Game 1 of the 1A final, but it didn't seem to hinder West Union. The Eagles won their first championship after a 2-0 sweep against Sebastopol. West Union claimed Game 1, 8-1, and Game 2, 2-0.
Series MVP went to MHSAA 1A Miss Softball winner Addison Collum, who pitched 7⅔ innings with no runs allowed and 10 strikeouts. She also went 3-for-6 at the plate with two RBIs.
