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The AHSAA 2026 softball regional pairings are set, with tournaments scheduled from May 11 to May 14. The top two teams from each area will advance to the state tournament in Oxford from May 18-22.
See AHSAA 2026 softball statewide regional pairings
The next stage of the Alabama high school softball playoffs is being set with regional tournament brackets beginning to round out.
The top two teams from each area in each classification will advance to the four regional tournaments across the state, beginning on May 11 and last until May 14.
The four sites for the regional tournaments are Gulf Shores, Montgomery, Albertville and Florence. The top two teams from each region will advance to the state tournament in Oxford from May 18-22.
Below are regional pairings as they come in from the AHSAA.
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EMILY NEEDHAM CARRYING FATHER'S LEGACY: Emily Needham carrying her father's legacy in every pitch during senior season
Saint James' Aleigha Davis (10) pitches during softball area tournament championship game at Saint James School in Montgomery, Ala. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Saint James defeated Trinity 9-4.
Saint James' Mary Olive Maddox (16) catches a foul ball during softball area tournament championship game at Saint James School in Montgomery, Ala. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Saint James defeated Trinity 9-4.
Saint James' Addi Brunson (13) throws to first base during softball area tournament championship game at Saint James School in Montgomery, Ala. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Saint James defeated Trinity 9-4.
Saint James' Mia Zukowski (5) catches a fly ball during softball area tournament championship game at Saint James School in Montgomery, Ala. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Saint James defeated Trinity 9-4.
Trinity's Maggie Stephens (6) catches a fly ball during softball area tournament championship game at Saint James School in Montgomery, Ala. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Saint James defeated Trinity 9-4.
Trinity's Maggie Stephens (6) catches a fly ball during softball area tournament championship game at Saint James School in Montgomery, Ala. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Saint James defeated Trinity 9-4.
Trinity's Maggie Stephens (6) celebrates after catching back to back fly balls during softball area tournament championship game at Saint James School in Montgomery, Ala. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Saint James defeated Trinity 9-4.
Saint James' Mia Zukowski (5) scoops a ground ball during softball area tournament championship game at Saint James School in Montgomery, Ala. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Saint James defeated Trinity 9-4.
Saint James' Emily Needham (00) swings at the ball during softball area tournament championship game at Saint James School in Montgomery, Ala. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Saint James defeated Trinity 9-4.
Saint James' Addi Brunson (13) swings at the ball during softball area tournament championship game at Saint James School in Montgomery, Ala. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Saint James defeated Trinity 9-4.
Trinity's Kayleigh Creel (2) catches a fly ball during softball area tournament championship game at Saint James School in Montgomery, Ala. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Saint James defeated Trinity 9-4.
Trinity coach Stan Milton talks with his team during softball area tournament championship game at Saint James School in Montgomery, Ala. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Saint James defeated Trinity 9-4.
Trinity's Kayleigh Creel (2) swings at the ball during softball area tournament championship game at Saint James School in Montgomery, Ala. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Saint James defeated Trinity 9-4.
Trinity's Emma Rose Meldrum (3) swings at the ball during softball area tournament championship game at Saint James School in Montgomery, Ala. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Saint James defeated Trinity 9-4.
Trinity's Marley Sharpless (7) catches a fly ball during softball area tournament championship game at Saint James School in Montgomery, Ala. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Saint James defeated Trinity 9-4.
Saint James' Lily Stanford (7) dives short of a ground ball during softball area tournament championship game at Saint James School in Montgomery, Ala. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Saint James defeated Trinity 9-4.
Saint James' Koriah Cannon (1) throws the ball in during softball area tournament championship game at Saint James School in Montgomery, Ala. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Saint James defeated Trinity 9-4.
Saint James coach Mark Hall talks with Kaitlyn Hudson (12) during softball area tournament championship game at Saint James School in Montgomery, Ala. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Saint James defeated Trinity 9-4.
Trinity's Marley Sharpless (7) throws the ball to first base during softball area tournament championship game at Saint James School in Montgomery, Ala. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Saint James defeated Trinity 9-4.
Trinity's Kayleigh Creel (2) scoops up a ground ball during softball area tournament championship game at Saint James School in Montgomery, Ala. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Saint James defeated Trinity 9-4.
Trinity coach Stan Milton talks with his team during softball area tournament championship game at Saint James School in Montgomery, Ala. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Saint James defeated Trinity 9-4.
Trinity's Marley Sharpless (7) pitches during softball area tournament championship game at Saint James School in Montgomery, Ala. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Saint James defeated Trinity 9-4.
Saint James' Kaitlyn Hudson (12) scoops a ground ball during softball area tournament championship game at Saint James School in Montgomery, Ala. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Saint James defeated Trinity 9-4.
Saint James' Kaitlyn Hudson (12) throws the ball to first base during softball area tournament championship game at Saint James School in Montgomery, Ala. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Saint James defeated Trinity 9-4.
Saint James' Emily Needham (00) pitches during softball area tournament championship game at Saint James School in Montgomery, Ala. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Saint James defeated Trinity 9-4.
Saint James' Lily Stanford (7) scoops a ground ball during softball area tournament championship game at Saint James School in Montgomery, Ala. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Saint James defeated Trinity 9-4.
Saint James' Sydney Johnston (6) attempts a double play after a force out at second base during softball area tournament championship game at Saint James School in Montgomery, Ala. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Saint James defeated Trinity 9-4.
Trinity's Emma Rose Meldrum (3) pitches the ball during softball area tournament championship game at Saint James School in Montgomery, Ala. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Saint James defeated Trinity 9-4.
Trinity's Kayleigh Creel (2) catches a fly ball during softball area tournament championship game at Saint James School in Montgomery, Ala. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Saint James defeated Trinity 9-4.
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Saint James' Aleigha Davis (10) pitches during softball area tournament championship game at Saint James School in Montgomery, Ala. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Saint James defeated Trinity 9-4.
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Saint James' Aleigha Davis (10) pitches during softball area tournament championship game at Saint James School in Montgomery, Ala. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Saint James defeated Trinity 9-4.
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Saint James' Mary Olive Maddox (16) catches a foul ball during softball area tournament championship game at Saint James School in Montgomery, Ala. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Saint James defeated Trinity 9-4.
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Saint James' Addi Brunson (13) throws to first base during softball area tournament championship game at Saint James School in Montgomery, Ala. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Saint James defeated Trinity 9-4.
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Saint James' Mia Zukowski (5) catches a fly ball during softball area tournament championship game at Saint James School in Montgomery, Ala. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Saint James defeated Trinity 9-4.
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Trinity's Maggie Stephens (6) catches a fly ball during softball area tournament championship game at Saint James School in Montgomery, Ala. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Saint James defeated Trinity 9-4.
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Trinity's Maggie Stephens (6) catches a fly ball during softball area tournament championship game at Saint James School in Montgomery, Ala. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Saint James defeated Trinity 9-4.
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Trinity's Maggie Stephens (6) celebrates after catching back to back fly balls during softball area tournament championship game at Saint James School in Montgomery, Ala. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Saint James defeated Trinity 9-4.
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Saint James' Mia Zukowski (5) scoops a ground ball during softball area tournament championship game at Saint James School in Montgomery, Ala. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Saint James defeated Trinity 9-4.
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Saint James' Emily Needham (00) swings at the ball during softball area tournament championship game at Saint James School in Montgomery, Ala. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Saint James defeated Trinity 9-4.
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Saint James' Addi Brunson (13) swings at the ball during softball area tournament championship game at Saint James School in Montgomery, Ala. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Saint James defeated Trinity 9-4.
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Trinity's Kayleigh Creel (2) catches a fly ball during softball area tournament championship game at Saint James School in Montgomery, Ala. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Saint James defeated Trinity 9-4.
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Trinity coach Stan Milton talks with his team during softball area tournament championship game at Saint James School in Montgomery, Ala. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Saint James defeated Trinity 9-4.
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Trinity's Kayleigh Creel (2) swings at the ball during softball area tournament championship game at Saint James School in Montgomery, Ala. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Saint James defeated Trinity 9-4.
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Trinity's Emma Rose Meldrum (3) swings at the ball during softball area tournament championship game at Saint James School in Montgomery, Ala. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Saint James defeated Trinity 9-4.
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Trinity's Marley Sharpless (7) catches a fly ball during softball area tournament championship game at Saint James School in Montgomery, Ala. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Saint James defeated Trinity 9-4.
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Saint James' Lily Stanford (7) dives short of a ground ball during softball area tournament championship game at Saint James School in Montgomery, Ala. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Saint James defeated Trinity 9-4.
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Saint James' Koriah Cannon (1) throws the ball in during softball area tournament championship game at Saint James School in Montgomery, Ala. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Saint James defeated Trinity 9-4.
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Saint James coach Mark Hall talks with Kaitlyn Hudson (12) during softball area tournament championship game at Saint James School in Montgomery, Ala. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Saint James defeated Trinity 9-4.
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Trinity's Marley Sharpless (7) throws the ball to first base during softball area tournament championship game at Saint James School in Montgomery, Ala. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Saint James defeated Trinity 9-4.
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Trinity's Kayleigh Creel (2) scoops up a ground ball during softball area tournament championship game at Saint James School in Montgomery, Ala. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Saint James defeated Trinity 9-4.
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Trinity coach Stan Milton talks with his team during softball area tournament championship game at Saint James School in Montgomery, Ala. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Saint James defeated Trinity 9-4.
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Trinity's Marley Sharpless (7) pitches during softball area tournament championship game at Saint James School in Montgomery, Ala. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Saint James defeated Trinity 9-4.
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Saint James' Kaitlyn Hudson (12) scoops a ground ball during softball area tournament championship game at Saint James School in Montgomery, Ala. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Saint James defeated Trinity 9-4.
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Saint James' Kaitlyn Hudson (12) throws the ball to first base during softball area tournament championship game at Saint James School in Montgomery, Ala. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Saint James defeated Trinity 9-4.
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Saint James' Emily Needham (00) pitches during softball area tournament championship game at Saint James School in Montgomery, Ala. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Saint James defeated Trinity 9-4.
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Saint James' Lily Stanford (7) scoops a ground ball during softball area tournament championship game at Saint James School in Montgomery, Ala. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Saint James defeated Trinity 9-4.
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Saint James' Sydney Johnston (6) attempts a double play after a force out at second base during softball area tournament championship game at Saint James School in Montgomery, Ala. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Saint James defeated Trinity 9-4.
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Trinity's Emma Rose Meldrum (3) pitches the ball during softball area tournament championship game at Saint James School in Montgomery, Ala. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Saint James defeated Trinity 9-4.
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Trinity's Kayleigh Creel (2) catches a fly ball during softball area tournament championship game at Saint James School in Montgomery, Ala. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Saint James defeated Trinity 9-4.
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BOAZ'S LEXIE BENNETT TOUGHING IT OUT: Boaz softball's Lexie Bennett toughing out her senior year through hip injury
Holtville’s Trinity Stroud (23) pitches during softball area tournament championship game at Thompson Park in Montgomery, Ala. on Monday, May 4, 2026. Brew Tech defeated Holtville 6-5.
Holtville’s Lacy Strength (21) catches a fly ball during softball area tournament championship game at Thompson Park in Montgomery, Ala. on Monday, May 4, 2026. Brew Tech defeated Holtville 6-5.
Holtville’s Trinity Stroud (23) pitches during softball area tournament championship game at Thompson Park in Montgomery, Ala. on Monday, May 4, 2026. Brew Tech defeated Holtville 6-5.
Brew Tech's Ericianna Ellis (6) hits the ball during softball area tournament championship game at Thompson Park in Montgomery, Ala. on Monday, May 4, 2026. Brew Tech defeated Holtville 6-5.
Holtville’s Anna Lawrence (12) hits the ball during softball area tournament championship game at Thompson Park in Montgomery, Ala. on Monday, May 4, 2026. Brew Tech defeated Holtville 6-5.
Brew Tech's Kaymarria Bandy (11) hits a home run during softball area tournament championship game at Thompson Park in Montgomery, Ala. on Monday, May 4, 2026. Brew Tech defeated Holtville 6-5.
Brew Tech's Kaymarria Bandy (11) celebrates her home run during softball area tournament championship game at Thompson Park in Montgomery, Ala. on Monday, May 4, 2026. Brew Tech defeated Holtville 6-5.
Brew Tech head coach Kaitlyn Williams talks with her team during softball area tournament championship game at Thompson Park in Montgomery, Ala. on Monday, May 4, 2026. Brew Tech defeated Holtville 6-5.
Holtville’s Kali Ingram (20) scoops a ground ball during softball area tournament championship game at Thompson Park in Montgomery, Ala. on Monday, May 4, 2026. Brew Tech defeated Holtville 6-5.
Holtville’s Kali Ingram (20) throws the ball to first base during softball area tournament championship game at Thompson Park in Montgomery, Ala. on Monday, May 4, 2026. Brew Tech defeated Holtville 6-5.
Holtville’s Brooke Findley (19) pitches during softball area tournament championship game at Thompson Park in Montgomery, Ala. on Monday, May 4, 2026. Brew Tech defeated Holtville 6-5.
Holtville’s Kali Ingram (20) catches a fly ball during softball area tournament championship game at Thompson Park in Montgomery, Ala. on Monday, May 4, 2026. Brew Tech defeated Holtville 6-5.
Brew Tech's Kyra Wallace (10) hits the ball during softball area tournament championship game at Thompson Park in Montgomery, Ala. on Monday, May 4, 2026. Brew Tech defeated Holtville 6-5.
Brew Tech's Kaymarria Bandy (11) celebrates her home run during softball area tournament championship game at Thompson Park in Montgomery, Ala. on Monday, May 4, 2026. Brew Tech defeated Holtville 6-5.
Brew Tech's Kaymarria Bandy (11) celebrates her home run during softball area tournament championship game at Thompson Park in Montgomery, Ala. on Monday, May 4, 2026. Brew Tech defeated Holtville 6-5.
Brew Tech's Kyra Wallace (10) pitches during softball area tournament championship game at Thompson Park in Montgomery, Ala. on Monday, May 4, 2026. Brew Tech defeated Holtville 6-5.
Brew Tech's Jaila Griffin (12) throws the ball to first base during softball area tournament championship game at Thompson Park in Montgomery, Ala. on Monday, May 4, 2026. Brew Tech defeated Holtville 6-5.
Brew Tech's Apollonia Wesley (00) catches a fly ball during softball area tournament championship game at Thompson Park in Montgomery, Ala. on Monday, May 4, 2026. Brew Tech defeated Holtville 6-5.
Brew Tech's Ericianna Ellis (6) celebrates catching the last out during softball area tournament championship game at Thompson Park in Montgomery, Ala. on Monday, May 4, 2026. Brew Tech defeated Holtville 6-5.
Holtville and Brew Tech players high five after the game during softball area tournament championship game at Thompson Park in Montgomery, Ala. on Monday, May 4, 2026. Brew Tech defeated Holtville 6-5.
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Holtville’s Trinity Stroud (23) pitches during softball area tournament championship game at Thompson Park in Montgomery, Ala. on Monday, May 4, 2026. Brew Tech defeated Holtville 6-5.
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Holtville’s Trinity Stroud (23) pitches during softball area tournament championship game at Thompson Park in Montgomery, Ala. on Monday, May 4, 2026. Brew Tech defeated Holtville 6-5.
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Holtville’s Lacy Strength (21) catches a fly ball during softball area tournament championship game at Thompson Park in Montgomery, Ala. on Monday, May 4, 2026. Brew Tech defeated Holtville 6-5.
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Holtville’s Trinity Stroud (23) pitches during softball area tournament championship game at Thompson Park in Montgomery, Ala. on Monday, May 4, 2026. Brew Tech defeated Holtville 6-5.
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Brew Tech's Ericianna Ellis (6) hits the ball during softball area tournament championship game at Thompson Park in Montgomery, Ala. on Monday, May 4, 2026. Brew Tech defeated Holtville 6-5.
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Holtville’s Anna Lawrence (12) hits the ball during softball area tournament championship game at Thompson Park in Montgomery, Ala. on Monday, May 4, 2026. Brew Tech defeated Holtville 6-5.
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Brew Tech's Kaymarria Bandy (11) hits a home run during softball area tournament championship game at Thompson Park in Montgomery, Ala. on Monday, May 4, 2026. Brew Tech defeated Holtville 6-5.
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Brew Tech's Kaymarria Bandy (11) celebrates her home run during softball area tournament championship game at Thompson Park in Montgomery, Ala. on Monday, May 4, 2026. Brew Tech defeated Holtville 6-5.
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Brew Tech head coach Kaitlyn Williams talks with her team during softball area tournament championship game at Thompson Park in Montgomery, Ala. on Monday, May 4, 2026. Brew Tech defeated Holtville 6-5.
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Holtville’s Kali Ingram (20) scoops a ground ball during softball area tournament championship game at Thompson Park in Montgomery, Ala. on Monday, May 4, 2026. Brew Tech defeated Holtville 6-5.
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Holtville’s Kali Ingram (20) throws the ball to first base during softball area tournament championship game at Thompson Park in Montgomery, Ala. on Monday, May 4, 2026. Brew Tech defeated Holtville 6-5.
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Holtville’s Brooke Findley (19) pitches during softball area tournament championship game at Thompson Park in Montgomery, Ala. on Monday, May 4, 2026. Brew Tech defeated Holtville 6-5.
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Holtville’s Kali Ingram (20) catches a fly ball during softball area tournament championship game at Thompson Park in Montgomery, Ala. on Monday, May 4, 2026. Brew Tech defeated Holtville 6-5.
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Brew Tech's Kyra Wallace (10) hits the ball during softball area tournament championship game at Thompson Park in Montgomery, Ala. on Monday, May 4, 2026. Brew Tech defeated Holtville 6-5.
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Brew Tech's Kaymarria Bandy (11) celebrates her home run during softball area tournament championship game at Thompson Park in Montgomery, Ala. on Monday, May 4, 2026. Brew Tech defeated Holtville 6-5.
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Brew Tech's Kaymarria Bandy (11) celebrates her home run during softball area tournament championship game at Thompson Park in Montgomery, Ala. on Monday, May 4, 2026. Brew Tech defeated Holtville 6-5.
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Brew Tech's Kyra Wallace (10) pitches during softball area tournament championship game at Thompson Park in Montgomery, Ala. on Monday, May 4, 2026. Brew Tech defeated Holtville 6-5.
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Brew Tech's Jaila Griffin (12) throws the ball to first base during softball area tournament championship game at Thompson Park in Montgomery, Ala. on Monday, May 4, 2026. Brew Tech defeated Holtville 6-5.
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Brew Tech's Apollonia Wesley (00) catches a fly ball during softball area tournament championship game at Thompson Park in Montgomery, Ala. on Monday, May 4, 2026. Brew Tech defeated Holtville 6-5.
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Brew Tech's Ericianna Ellis (6) celebrates catching the last out during softball area tournament championship game at Thompson Park in Montgomery, Ala. on Monday, May 4, 2026. Brew Tech defeated Holtville 6-5.
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Holtville and Brew Tech players high five after the game during softball area tournament championship game at Thompson Park in Montgomery, Ala. on Monday, May 4, 2026. Brew Tech defeated Holtville 6-5.
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Stanhope Elmore's Jacaiya Perry (10) pitches during softball area tournament at Wetumpka Sports Complex in Wetumpka, Ala. on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Wetumpka defeated Stanhope Elmore 17-3.
Wetumpka's Lexie Smith (27) makes it safely to first base as the ball goes by Stanhope Elmore's Savannah Wyatt (77) during softball area tournament at Wetumpka Sports Complex in Wetumpka, Ala. on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Wetumpka defeated Stanhope Elmore 17-3.
Stanhope Elmore's MacKenzie Burgin (25) scoops a ground ball during softball area tournament at Wetumpka Sports Complex in Wetumpka, Ala. on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Wetumpka defeated Stanhope Elmore 17-3.
Wetumpka's Madison Calloway (21) makes it safely to first base as the ball goes by Stanhope Elmore's Taylor Burkett (00) during softball area tournament at Wetumpka Sports Complex in Wetumpka, Ala. on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Wetumpka defeated Stanhope Elmore 17-3.
Stanhope Elmore's Kheyari Brown (24) throws the ball in during softball area tournament at Wetumpka Sports Complex in Wetumpka, Ala. on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Wetumpka defeated Stanhope Elmore 17-3.
Wetumpka's Taylor Carlisle (20) throws the ball in during softball area tournament at Wetumpka Sports Complex in Wetumpka, Ala. on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Wetumpka defeated Stanhope Elmore 17-3.
Wetumpka's Abigail Adams (1) pitches during softball area tournament at Wetumpka Sports Complex in Wetumpka, Ala. on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Wetumpka defeated Stanhope Elmore 17-3.
Wetumpka's Jaelyn Murrell (4) slides safely into second base before Stanhope Elmore's Hayden Bush (7) can get the ballduring softball area tournament at Wetumpka Sports Complex in Wetumpka, Ala. on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Wetumpka defeated Stanhope Elmore 17-3.
Wetumpka's Kyla Richardson (11) swings at the ball during softball area tournament at Wetumpka Sports Complex in Wetumpka, Ala. on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Wetumpka defeated Stanhope Elmore 17-3.
Stanhope Elmore's Hayden Bush (7) throws the ball to first base during softball area tournament at Wetumpka Sports Complex in Wetumpka, Ala. on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Wetumpka defeated Stanhope Elmore 17-3.
Wetumpka's Bailey Carlisle (00) throws the ball to first base during softball area tournament at Wetumpka Sports Complex in Wetumpka, Ala. on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Wetumpka defeated Stanhope Elmore 17-3.
Wetumpka's Lexie Smith (27) catches a fly ball during softball area tournament at Wetumpka Sports Complex in Wetumpka, Ala. on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Wetumpka defeated Stanhope Elmore 17-3.
Wetumpka's Lalah Culpepper (14) swings at the ball during softball area tournament at Wetumpka Sports Complex in Wetumpka, Ala. on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Wetumpka defeated Stanhope Elmore 17-3.
Wetumpka's Lalah Culpepper (14) celebrates her home run during softball area tournament at Wetumpka Sports Complex in Wetumpka, Ala. on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Wetumpka defeated Stanhope Elmore 17-3.
Wetumpka's Bailey Carlisle (00) bunts the ball during softball area tournament at Wetumpka Sports Complex in Wetumpka, Ala. on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Wetumpka defeated Stanhope Elmore 17-3.
Wetumpka's Taylor Carlisle (20) swings at the ball during softball area tournament at Wetumpka Sports Complex in Wetumpka, Ala. on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Wetumpka defeated Stanhope Elmore 17-3.
Stanhope Elmore's Hayden Bush (7) foul tips the ball during softball area tournament at Wetumpka Sports Complex in Wetumpka, Ala. on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Wetumpka defeated Stanhope Elmore 17-3.
Stanhope Elmore's Hayden Bush (7) slides safely into home plate during softball area tournament at Wetumpka Sports Complex in Wetumpka, Ala. on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Wetumpka defeated Stanhope Elmore 17-3.
Stanhope Elmore's Savannah Wyatt (77) swings at the ball during softball area tournament at Wetumpka Sports Complex in Wetumpka, Ala. on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Wetumpka defeated Stanhope Elmore 17-3.
Wetumpka's Kyla Richardson (11) slides safely into second base before Stanhope Elmore's Hayden Bush (7) gets the ball during softball area tournament at Wetumpka Sports Complex in Wetumpka, Ala. on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Wetumpka defeated Stanhope Elmore 17-3.
Wetumpka's Kyla Richardson (11) slides safely into third base before Stanhope Elmore's MacKenzie Burgin (25) can get the tag during softball area tournament at Wetumpka Sports Complex in Wetumpka, Ala. on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Wetumpka defeated Stanhope Elmore 17-3.
Wetumpka's Sophie Arant (15) swings at the ball during softball area tournament at Wetumpka Sports Complex in Wetumpka, Ala. on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Wetumpka defeated Stanhope Elmore 17-3.
Wetumpka head coach Daryl Otwell celebrates a home run during softball area tournament at Wetumpka Sports Complex in Wetumpka, Ala. on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Wetumpka defeated Stanhope Elmore 17-3.
Wetumpka's Taylor Carlisle (20) celebrates her home run during softball area tournament at Wetumpka Sports Complex in Wetumpka, Ala. on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Wetumpka defeated Stanhope Elmore 17-3.
Wetumpka's Taylor Carlisle (20) celebrates her home run during softball area tournament at Wetumpka Sports Complex in Wetumpka, Ala. on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Wetumpka defeated Stanhope Elmore 17-3.
Wetumpka's Jaelyn Murrell (4) slides safely into second base before Stanhope Elmore's Hayden Bush (7) gets the tag during softball area tournament at Wetumpka Sports Complex in Wetumpka, Ala. on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Wetumpka defeated Stanhope Elmore 17-3.
Wetumpka's Lexie Smith (27) scoops a ground ball during softball area tournament at Wetumpka Sports Complex in Wetumpka, Ala. on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Wetumpka defeated Stanhope Elmore 17-3.
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Stanhope Elmore's Jacaiya Perry (10) pitches during softball area tournament at Wetumpka Sports Complex in Wetumpka, Ala. on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Wetumpka defeated Stanhope Elmore 17-3.
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Stanhope Elmore's Jacaiya Perry (10) pitches during softball area tournament at Wetumpka Sports Complex in Wetumpka, Ala. on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Wetumpka defeated Stanhope Elmore 17-3.
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Wetumpka's Lexie Smith (27) makes it safely to first base as the ball goes by Stanhope Elmore's Savannah Wyatt (77) during softball area tournament at Wetumpka Sports Complex in Wetumpka, Ala. on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Wetumpka defeated Stanhope Elmore 17-3.
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Stanhope Elmore's MacKenzie Burgin (25) scoops a ground ball during softball area tournament at Wetumpka Sports Complex in Wetumpka, Ala. on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Wetumpka defeated Stanhope Elmore 17-3.
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Wetumpka's Madison Calloway (21) makes it safely to first base as the ball goes by Stanhope Elmore's Taylor Burkett (00) during softball area tournament at Wetumpka Sports Complex in Wetumpka, Ala. on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Wetumpka defeated Stanhope Elmore 17-3.
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Stanhope Elmore's Kheyari Brown (24) throws the ball in during softball area tournament at Wetumpka Sports Complex in Wetumpka, Ala. on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Wetumpka defeated Stanhope Elmore 17-3.
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Wetumpka's Taylor Carlisle (20) throws the ball in during softball area tournament at Wetumpka Sports Complex in Wetumpka, Ala. on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Wetumpka defeated Stanhope Elmore 17-3.
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Wetumpka's Abigail Adams (1) pitches during softball area tournament at Wetumpka Sports Complex in Wetumpka, Ala. on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Wetumpka defeated Stanhope Elmore 17-3.
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Wetumpka's Jaelyn Murrell (4) slides safely into second base before Stanhope Elmore's Hayden Bush (7) can get the ballduring softball area tournament at Wetumpka Sports Complex in Wetumpka, Ala. on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Wetumpka defeated Stanhope Elmore 17-3.
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Wetumpka's Kyla Richardson (11) swings at the ball during softball area tournament at Wetumpka Sports Complex in Wetumpka, Ala. on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Wetumpka defeated Stanhope Elmore 17-3.
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Stanhope Elmore's Hayden Bush (7) throws the ball to first base during softball area tournament at Wetumpka Sports Complex in Wetumpka, Ala. on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Wetumpka defeated Stanhope Elmore 17-3.
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Wetumpka's Bailey Carlisle (00) throws the ball to first base during softball area tournament at Wetumpka Sports Complex in Wetumpka, Ala. on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Wetumpka defeated Stanhope Elmore 17-3.
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Wetumpka's Lexie Smith (27) catches a fly ball during softball area tournament at Wetumpka Sports Complex in Wetumpka, Ala. on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Wetumpka defeated Stanhope Elmore 17-3.
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Wetumpka's Lalah Culpepper (14) swings at the ball during softball area tournament at Wetumpka Sports Complex in Wetumpka, Ala. on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Wetumpka defeated Stanhope Elmore 17-3.
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Wetumpka's Lalah Culpepper (14) celebrates her home run during softball area tournament at Wetumpka Sports Complex in Wetumpka, Ala. on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Wetumpka defeated Stanhope Elmore 17-3.
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Wetumpka's Bailey Carlisle (00) bunts the ball during softball area tournament at Wetumpka Sports Complex in Wetumpka, Ala. on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Wetumpka defeated Stanhope Elmore 17-3.
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Wetumpka's Taylor Carlisle (20) swings at the ball during softball area tournament at Wetumpka Sports Complex in Wetumpka, Ala. on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Wetumpka defeated Stanhope Elmore 17-3.
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Stanhope Elmore's Hayden Bush (7) foul tips the ball during softball area tournament at Wetumpka Sports Complex in Wetumpka, Ala. on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Wetumpka defeated Stanhope Elmore 17-3.
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Stanhope Elmore's Hayden Bush (7) slides safely into home plate during softball area tournament at Wetumpka Sports Complex in Wetumpka, Ala. on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Wetumpka defeated Stanhope Elmore 17-3.
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Stanhope Elmore's Savannah Wyatt (77) swings at the ball during softball area tournament at Wetumpka Sports Complex in Wetumpka, Ala. on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Wetumpka defeated Stanhope Elmore 17-3.
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Wetumpka's Kyla Richardson (11) slides safely into second base before Stanhope Elmore's Hayden Bush (7) gets the ball during softball area tournament at Wetumpka Sports Complex in Wetumpka, Ala. on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Wetumpka defeated Stanhope Elmore 17-3.
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Wetumpka's Kyla Richardson (11) slides safely into third base before Stanhope Elmore's MacKenzie Burgin (25) can get the tag during softball area tournament at Wetumpka Sports Complex in Wetumpka, Ala. on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Wetumpka defeated Stanhope Elmore 17-3.
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Wetumpka's Sophie Arant (15) swings at the ball during softball area tournament at Wetumpka Sports Complex in Wetumpka, Ala. on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Wetumpka defeated Stanhope Elmore 17-3.
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Wetumpka head coach Daryl Otwell celebrates a home run during softball area tournament at Wetumpka Sports Complex in Wetumpka, Ala. on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Wetumpka defeated Stanhope Elmore 17-3.
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Wetumpka's Taylor Carlisle (20) celebrates her home run during softball area tournament at Wetumpka Sports Complex in Wetumpka, Ala. on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Wetumpka defeated Stanhope Elmore 17-3.
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Wetumpka's Taylor Carlisle (20) celebrates her home run during softball area tournament at Wetumpka Sports Complex in Wetumpka, Ala. on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Wetumpka defeated Stanhope Elmore 17-3.
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Wetumpka's Jaelyn Murrell (4) slides safely into second base before Stanhope Elmore's Hayden Bush (7) gets the tag during softball area tournament at Wetumpka Sports Complex in Wetumpka, Ala. on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Wetumpka defeated Stanhope Elmore 17-3.
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Wetumpka's Lexie Smith (27) scoops a ground ball during softball area tournament at Wetumpka Sports Complex in Wetumpka, Ala. on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Wetumpka defeated Stanhope Elmore 17-3.
Jaeden Day covers high school sports, Alabama State football and Auburn recruiting for the Montgomery Advertiser/USA Today. You can find him on X at dayjaeden12, or reach him at JDay@montgome.gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on Montgomery Advertiser: See AHSAA 2026 softball statewide regional pairings
The AHSAA 2026 softball regional tournaments will take place from May 11 to May 14.
The regional tournaments will be held in Gulf Shores, Montgomery, Albertville, and Florence.
The top two teams from each regional tournament will advance to the state tournament.
The AHSAA 2026 state softball tournament is scheduled for May 18-22 in Oxford.

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