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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.
Mississippi high school softball state champions in 2026, MHSAA winners, highlights
HATTIESBURG — The Mississippi high school softball championships are under way at the Southern Miss Softball Complex for the MHSAA playoffs.
Games began May 12 and run through May 15 for classes 1A-7A.
Here is a recap of some of the games.
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.
The championships are scheduled from May 12 to May 15, 2026.
The championships are being held at the Southern Miss Softball Complex.
The MHSAA softball playoffs include teams from classes 1A to 7A.
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 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 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 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 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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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 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 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.
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.
Four-time MHSAA Miss Softball winner Lucy Cochran won series MVP after pitching 11 innings with zero runs allowed, 19 strikeouts and an RBI.
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.
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 @MikeSChavez or Facebook at Michael Chavez.
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