San Joaquin County softball playoffs see eight teams reach quarters
TL;DR
Eight teams have advanced to the quarterfinals of the San Joaquin County softball playoffs. St. Mary’s secured a victory against Lincoln with a score of 6-4.
Key points
- Eight teams advanced to the quarterfinals
- St. Mary’s defeated Lincoln
- Final score was 6-4
- Game held on May 5, 2026
- Location was Arnaiz Stadium in Stockton
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San Joaquin County softball playoffs see eight teams reach quarters
St. Mary’s Ava Arucan delivers a pitch during a varsity softball game against Lincoln at Arnaiz Stadium in Stockton on May 5, 2026. St. Mary’s won 6-4.
Lincoln’s Remi Cooks hits a single during a varsity softball game against St. Mary’s at Arnaiz Stadium in Stockton on May 5, 2026. St. Mary’s won 6-4.
St. Mary’s Ava Arucan delivers a pitch during a varsity softball game against Lincoln at Arnaiz Stadium in Stockton on May 5, 2026. St. Mary’s won 6-4.
Lincoln’s Lailanee Jocson hits a single during a varsity softball game against St. Mary’s at Arnaiz Stadium in Stockton on May 5, 2026. St. Mary’s won 6-4.
St/ Mary’s Maya Garcia, left, bobbles the throw as Lincoln’s Alexa Delucchi makes it safely to first during a varsity softeball game at Arnaiz Stadium in Stockton on May 5, 2026. St. Mary’s won 6-4.
St/ Mary’s Maya Garcia, left bobble the throw as Lincoln’s Alexa Delucchi makes it safely to first during a varsity softball game at Arnaiz Stadium in Stockton on May 5, 2026. St. Mary’s won 6-4.
St. Mary’s Olivia Harris hits a single during a varsity softball game against Lincoln at Arnaiz Stadium in Stockton on May 5, 2026. St. Mary’s won 6-4.
St. Mary’s Mckenzie Abriol, front, bobbles the throw as Lincoln’s Alexa Delucchi slides safely at second during a varsity softball game at Arnaiz Stadium in Stockton on May 5, 2026. St. Mary’s won 6-4.
St/ Mary’s Maya Garcia, left bobble the throw as Lincoln’s Alexa Delucchi makes it safely to first during a varsity softball game at Arnaiz Stadium in Stockton on May 5, 2026. St. Mary’s won 6-4.
St. Mary’s Lailah Lyons hits a single during a varsity softball game against Lincoln at Arnaiz Stadium in Stockton on May 5, 2026. St. Mary’s won 6-4.
St. Mary’s Olivia Harris makes contact during a varsity softball game against Lincoln at Arnaiz Stadium in Stockton on May 5, 2026. St. Mary’s won 6-4.
St. Mary’s Brooklyn Medina hits a single during a varsity softball game at Arnaiz Stadium in Stockton on May 5, 2026. St. Mary’s won 6-4.
St. Mary’s Mckenzie Abriol, left, dives to home play to score a run as Lincoln’s Mallory Wagner waits for the throw during a varsity softball game at Arnaiz Stadium in Stockton on May 5, 2026. St. Mary’s won 6-4.
St. Mary’s Olivia Harris make contact during a varsity softball game against Lincoln at Arnaiz Stadium in Stockton on May 5, 2026. St. Mary’s won 6-4.
St. Mary’s Brooklyn Medina, left, slides safely at home to score a run as Lincoln’s Mallory Wagner waits for the throw during a varsity softball game at Arnaiz Stadium in Stockton on May 5, 2026. St. Mary’s won 6-4.
Linclln’s Kiana Chavez hits a single during a varsity softball game at Arnaiz Stadium in Stockton on May 5, 2026. St. Mary’s won 6-4.
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St. Mary's tops Lincoln in the last game of the season
St. Mary’s Ava Arucan delivers a pitch during a varsity softball game against Lincoln at Arnaiz Stadium in Stockton on May 5, 2026. St. Mary’s won 6-4.
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St. Mary's tops Lincoln in the last game of the season
St. Mary’s Ava Arucan delivers a pitch during a varsity softball game against Lincoln at Arnaiz Stadium in Stockton on May 5, 2026. St. Mary’s won 6-4.
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St. Mary's tops Lincoln in the last game of the season
Lincoln’s Remi Cooks hits a single during a varsity softball game against St. Mary’s at Arnaiz Stadium in Stockton on May 5, 2026. St. Mary’s won 6-4.
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St. Mary's tops Lincoln in the last game of the season
St. Mary’s Ava Arucan delivers a pitch during a varsity softball game against Lincoln at Arnaiz Stadium in Stockton on May 5, 2026. St. Mary’s won 6-4.
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St. Mary's tops Lincoln in the last game of the season
Lincoln’s Lailanee Jocson hits a single during a varsity softball game against St. Mary’s at Arnaiz Stadium in Stockton on May 5, 2026. St. Mary’s won 6-4.
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St. Mary's tops Lincoln in the last game of the season
St/ Mary’s Maya Garcia, left, bobbles the throw as Lincoln’s Alexa Delucchi makes it safely to first during a varsity softeball game at Arnaiz Stadium in Stockton on May 5, 2026. St. Mary’s won 6-4.
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St. Mary's tops Lincoln in the last game of the season
St/ Mary’s Maya Garcia, left bobble the throw as Lincoln’s Alexa Delucchi makes it safely to first during a varsity softball game at Arnaiz Stadium in Stockton on May 5, 2026. St. Mary’s won 6-4.
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St. Mary's tops Lincoln in the last game of the season
St. Mary’s Olivia Harris hits a single during a varsity softball game against Lincoln at Arnaiz Stadium in Stockton on May 5, 2026. St. Mary’s won 6-4.
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St. Mary's tops Lincoln in the last game of the season
St. Mary’s Mckenzie Abriol, front, bobbles the throw as Lincoln’s Alexa Delucchi slides safely at second during a varsity softball game at Arnaiz Stadium in Stockton on May 5, 2026. St. Mary’s won 6-4.
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St. Mary's tops Lincoln in the last game of the season
St/ Mary’s Maya Garcia, left bobble the throw as Lincoln’s Alexa Delucchi makes it safely to first during a varsity softball game at Arnaiz Stadium in Stockton on May 5, 2026. St. Mary’s won 6-4.
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St. Mary's tops Lincoln in the last game of the season
St. Mary’s Lailah Lyons hits a single during a varsity softball game against Lincoln at Arnaiz Stadium in Stockton on May 5, 2026. St. Mary’s won 6-4.
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St. Mary's tops Lincoln in the last game of the season
St. Mary’s Olivia Harris makes contact during a varsity softball game against Lincoln at Arnaiz Stadium in Stockton on May 5, 2026. St. Mary’s won 6-4.
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St. Mary's tops Lincoln in the last game of the season
St. Mary’s Brooklyn Medina hits a single during a varsity softball game at Arnaiz Stadium in Stockton on May 5, 2026. St. Mary’s won 6-4.
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St. Mary's tops Lincoln in the last game of the season
St. Mary’s Mckenzie Abriol, left, dives to home play to score a run as Lincoln’s Mallory Wagner waits for the throw during a varsity softball game at Arnaiz Stadium in Stockton on May 5, 2026. St. Mary’s won 6-4.
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St. Mary's tops Lincoln in the last game of the season
St. Mary’s Olivia Harris make contact during a varsity softball game against Lincoln at Arnaiz Stadium in Stockton on May 5, 2026. St. Mary’s won 6-4.
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St. Mary's tops Lincoln in the last game of the season
St. Mary’s Brooklyn Medina, left, slides safely at home to score a run as Lincoln’s Mallory Wagner waits for the throw during a varsity softball game at Arnaiz Stadium in Stockton on May 5, 2026. St. Mary’s won 6-4.
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St. Mary's tops Lincoln in the last game of the season
Linclln’s Kiana Chavez hits a single during a varsity softball game at Arnaiz Stadium in Stockton on May 5, 2026. St. Mary’s won 6-4.
Welcome to playoff softball.
This is where regular-season success means nothing if you can’t deliver when it matters most.
The margin for error shrinks. Pressure rises. Every inning feels heavier than the last.
Now, only eight teams remain heading into Friday’s quarterfinals on May 15.
Still standing are Tracy in Division II, Manteca in Division III, Oakdale in Division IV, Escalon and Liberty Ranch in Division V, Linden and BHCPA in Division VI, and Elliot Christian in Division VII.
So who’s up next? Which teams can keep this going? And who might be staring at a real championship path?
Here’s the quarterfinals schedule, broken down by division from Division I through Division VII.
Division II
No. 8 West Park (16-4) at No. 1 Tracy (23-1), 4 p.m.
Division III
No. 5 Dixon (14-8) at No. 4 Manteca (17-8), 4 p.m.
Division IV
No. 6 Del Campo (19-8) at No. 3 Oakdale (14-9), 4 p.m.
Division V
No. 5 Casa Roble (14-10) at No. 4 Liberty Ranch (15-8), 4 p.m.
No. 7 Escalon (12-11) at No. 2 Calaveras (24-2), 4 p.m.
Division VI
No. 6 Bear River (16-8) at No. 3 Linden (18-6), 4 p.m.
No. 7 Ben Holt College Prep Academy (20-7) at No. 2 Argonaut (20-8), 4 p.m.
Division VII
No. 7 Vacaville (8-9) at No. 2 Elliot Christian (9-3), 4 p.m.
This article originally appeared on The Record: Eight teams punch tickets to San Joaquin County softball quarters
Q&A
Which teams made it to the quarterfinals of the San Joaquin County softball playoffs?
Eight teams have reached the quarterfinals, although specific team names beyond St. Mary’s are not mentioned.
What was the score of the St. Mary’s vs. Lincoln softball game?
St. Mary’s won the game against Lincoln with a score of 6-4.
When did the St. Mary’s vs. Lincoln softball game take place?
The game took place on May 5, 2026.
Where was the St. Mary’s vs. Lincoln softball game held?
The game was held at Arnaiz Stadium in Stockton.