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North Carolina's NCHSAA softball playoffs quickly approaching with three nationally-ranked teams leading the way
TL;DR
North Carolina's NCHSAA softball playoffs are set to begin soon, with the bracketing deadline on May 4, 2026. Three teams are nationally ranked, including the undefeated Weddington Warriors at No. 18 and the D.H. Conley Vikings at No. 24.
Key points
- NCHSAA softball playoffs start soon
- Bracketing deadline is May 4, 2026
- Weddington Warriors are ranked No. 18
- D.H. Conley Vikings are ranked No. 24
- Regional tournaments from May 19-23
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North Carolina's NCHSAA softball playoffs are quickly approaching with the bracketing deadline set for Monday, May 4, 2026.
Teams will then complete the first two rounds of the playoffs next week with the third and fourth rounds taking place the following week. The regional tournaments will then take place from May 19-23 followed by the state tournaments scheduled for May 27-30.
The Tar Heel State currently has three teams ranked in the top 25 in the most recent edition of the MaxPreps national rankings. Two of those teams are NCHSAA Class 7A squads led by the No. 18 Weddington [Matthews] Warriors who are closing in on an undefeated regular season at 18-0. The D.H. Conley [Greenville] Vikings are slotted at No. 24, and they have just a single loss at 18-1.
The other ranked team in the state is from the independent ranks. The High Point Christian Academy Cougars are an NCISAA 2 team, checking at No. 41 with a 17-3 record.
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Below are the key dates for each round of North Carolina's NCHSAA softball playoffs.
Key dates for the North Carolina NCHSAA softball playoffs
Q&A
What are the dates for the NCHSAA softball playoffs in North Carolina?
The NCHSAA softball playoffs will start with the bracketing deadline on May 4, 2026, followed by the first two rounds the next week and regional tournaments from May 19-23.
Which teams are currently ranked in the top 25 for North Carolina high school softball?
The top 25 rankings include the Weddington Warriors at No. 18 and the D.H. Conley Vikings at No. 24.
How is the Weddington Warriors' softball season going?
The Weddington Warriors are currently undefeated with a record of 18-0 as they approach the playoffs.
