The USA Today Super 25 high school softball rankings for April 28 have been released, showcasing top teams across the nation. Notable performances include New Albany's Jules Riley and Gahanna's Amira Evans.
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New Albany’s Jules Riley steals second base before Gahanna’s Amira Evans applies the tag April 20, 2026, at Gahanna. (photo by John Hulkenberg)
Gahanna coach Matt Bailey chats with the Lions on April 20, 2026, at Gahanna. (photo by John Hulkenberg)
Gahanna’s Bella Costa fields a ball at first base April 20, 2026, at Gahanna. (photo by John Hulkenberg)
Gahanna’s Lauren Guthrie and coach Matt Bailey share a moment during Guthrie’s home run trot April 20, 2026, at Gahanna. (photo by John Hulkenberg)
Gahanna’s Presley Shearer rounds third and heads for home April 20, 2026, at Gahanna. (photo by John Hulkenberg)
The rankings feature various high-performing teams, including New Albany and Gahanna.
Jules Riley is a player from New Albany who recently made headlines for her performance, including stealing bases.
During the game, Jules Riley stole second base while Gahanna's Amira Evans attempted to tag her.
The coach of Gahanna's softball team is Matt Bailey.
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Gahanna’s Kira Bailey hustles home and scores April 20, 2026, at Gahanna. (photo by John Hulkenberg)
Gahanna’s Bella Costa (8) celebrates a run April 20, 2026, at Gahanna. (photo by John Hulkenberg)
New Albany’s Zoe Oakleaf singles to right field April 20, 2026, at Gahanna. (photo by John Hulkenberg)
New Albany’s Marielle LaVoie slides safely into third base April 20, 2026, at Gahanna. (photo by John Hulkenberg)
New Albany’s Bella Dues (right) and Marielle LaVoie celebrate a run scored April 20, 2026, at Gahanna. (photo by John Hulkenberg)
Gahanna’s Lauren Guthrie makes contact April 20, 2026, at Gahanna. (photo by John Hulkenberg)
New Albany’s Jules Riley reaches first base before Gahanna’s Amira Evans can make the putout April 20, 2026, at Gahanna. (photo by John Hulkenberg)
Gahanna coach Matt Bailey questions a call from umpire Kirby Carder on April 20, 2026, at Gahanna. (photo by John Hulkenberg)
New Albany’s Zoe Oakleaf has some fun with third base coach Megan Crager on April 20, 2026, at Gahanna. (photo by John Hulkenberg)
Gahanna’s Kira Bailey hustles toward third base April 20, 2026, at Gahanna. (photo by John Hulkenberg)
Gahanna’s Ella Carlson acknowledges first base coach Caroline Heller following her eventual game-winning hit April 20, 2026, at Gahanna. (photo by John Hulkenberg)
New Albany coach Craig Gramlich talks to his team April 20, 2026, at Gahanna. (photo by John Hulkenberg)
New Albany’s Jules Riley and assistant coach Megan Crager have some fun April 20, 2026, at Gahanna. (photo by John Hulkenberg)
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New Albany’s Jules Riley steals second base before Gahanna’s Amira Evans applies the tag April 20, 2026, at Gahanna. (photo by John Hulkenberg)
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New Albany’s Jules Riley steals second base before Gahanna’s Amira Evans applies the tag April 20, 2026, at Gahanna. (photo by John Hulkenberg)
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Gahanna coach Matt Bailey chats with the Lions on April 20, 2026, at Gahanna. (photo by John Hulkenberg)
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Gahanna’s Bella Costa fields a ball at first base April 20, 2026, at Gahanna. (photo by John Hulkenberg)
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Gahanna’s Lauren Guthrie and coach Matt Bailey share a moment during Guthrie’s home run trot April 20, 2026, at Gahanna. (photo by John Hulkenberg)
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Gahanna’s Presley Shearer rounds third and heads for home April 20, 2026, at Gahanna. (photo by John Hulkenberg)
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Gahanna’s Kira Bailey hustles home and scores April 20, 2026, at Gahanna. (photo by John Hulkenberg)
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Gahanna’s Bella Costa (8) celebrates a run April 20, 2026, at Gahanna. (photo by John Hulkenberg)
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New Albany’s Zoe Oakleaf singles to right field April 20, 2026, at Gahanna. (photo by John Hulkenberg)
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New Albany’s Marielle LaVoie slides safely into third base April 20, 2026, at Gahanna. (photo by John Hulkenberg)
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New Albany’s Bella Dues (right) and Marielle LaVoie celebrate a run scored April 20, 2026, at Gahanna. (photo by John Hulkenberg)
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Gahanna’s Lauren Guthrie makes contact April 20, 2026, at Gahanna. (photo by John Hulkenberg)
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New Albany’s Jules Riley reaches first base before Gahanna’s Amira Evans can make the putout April 20, 2026, at Gahanna. (photo by John Hulkenberg)
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Gahanna coach Matt Bailey questions a call from umpire Kirby Carder on April 20, 2026, at Gahanna. (photo by John Hulkenberg)
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New Albany’s Zoe Oakleaf has some fun with third base coach Megan Crager on April 20, 2026, at Gahanna. (photo by John Hulkenberg)
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Gahanna’s Kira Bailey hustles toward third base April 20, 2026, at Gahanna. (photo by John Hulkenberg)
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Gahanna’s Ella Carlson acknowledges first base coach Caroline Heller following her eventual game-winning hit April 20, 2026, at Gahanna. (photo by John Hulkenberg)
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New Albany coach Craig Gramlich talks to his team April 20, 2026, at Gahanna. (photo by John Hulkenberg)
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New Albany’s Jules Riley and assistant coach Megan Crager have some fun April 20, 2026, at Gahanna. (photo by John Hulkenberg)
This is the second 2026 regular-season USA Today Co. Ohio High School Super 25 poll for softball, featuring voters from across the state. The Ohio Super 25 ranks the teams sportswriters believe are the state's 25 best, regardless of division.
The Ohio Super 25 softball poll is conducted during the regular season using a panel of sportswriters from across the state's USA Today network. Each voter submits a Top 25 list, with a first-place vote worth 25 points, second place 24, and so on down to one point for 25th.
Here's a look at our rankings.
Bloom-Carroll's Madelyn Gates bats against Liberty Union on April 22.
| Rank | Team | Total points | First-place votes |
| 1 | Austintown Fitch | 337 | 8 |
| 2 | Springfield Kenton Ridge | 312 | 3 |
| 3 | Whitehouse Anthony Wayne | 303 | 1 |
| 4 | Dover | 296 | 2 |
| 5 | Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit | 261 | |
| 6 | Licking Valley | 244 | |
| 7 | Hilliard Bradley | 238 | |
| 8 | Akron Hoban | 180 | |
| 9 | Greenville | 174 | |
| 10 | Liberty Union | 168 | |
| 11 | Kings Mills Kings | 162 | |
| 12 | Bloom-Carroll | 159 | |
| 13 | Painesville Riverside | 158 | |
| 14 | Uniontown Green | 150 | |
| 15 | Mount Orab Western Brown | 134 | |
| 16 | Springfield Shawnee | 133 | |
| 17 | Mount Vernon | 132 | 1 |
| 18 (tie) | Massillon Jackson | 99 | |
| 18 (tie) | Portsmouth Notre Dame | 99 | |
| 20 | Boardman | 88 | |
| 21 | Liberty Township Lakota East | 87 | |
| 22 | Wheelersburg | 74 | |
| 23 | Oxford Talawanda | 70 | |
| 24 | Alliance Marlington | 67 | |
| 25 | Lebanon | 62 |
Centerville, Cleves Taylor, Holland Springfield, Lancaster, Massillon Tuslaw, Milford, New Madison Tri-Village, Watkins Memorial and Zoarville Tuscarawas Valley.
This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Ohio high school softball, USA Today Super 25 for April 28