See who stood out in the regional finals of the high school softball playoffs
TL;DR
The regional finals of the high school softball playoffs showcased standout performances, particularly from Santa Gertrudis Academy's Hailey Ortega, who celebrated a home run during the semifinal series against Poth.
Key points
- Hailey Ortega celebrated a home run
- Santa Gertrudis Academy competed against Poth
- Regional semifinals took place on May 7, 2026
- Event held in Sinton
See who stood out in the regional finals of the high school softball playoffs
Santa Gertrudis Academy's Hailey Ortega celebrates a home run on her way to home plate during Game 1 of a Class 3A Division II regional semifinal softball series against Poth in Sinton on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Poth's Isabella Serna makes an acrobatic grab of a throw from catcher Ava Kroll as Lexi Ruiz swipes second base during Game 1 of a Class 3A Division II regional semifinal softball series against Santa Gertrudis Academy in Sinton on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Santa Gertrudis Academy's Lexi Ruiz and Natalia Escobeda high five before Game 1 of a Class 3A Division II regional semifinal softball series against Poth in Sinton on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Santa Gertrudis Academy's Cami Recio celebrates a leadoff double in Game 1 of a Class 3A Division II regional semifinal softball series against Poth in Sinton on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Santa Gertrudis Academy's Hailey Ortega lays down a bunt during Game 1 of a Class 3A Division II regional semifinal softball series against Poth in Sinton on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Poth pitcher Reese Urbanczyk takes off her face mask to check with her catcher before an at-bat during Game 1 of a Class 3A Division II regional semifinal softball series against Santa Gertrudis Academy in Sinton on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Santa Gertrudis Academy pitcher Lexi Ruiz goes through her wind-up during Game 1 of a Class 3A Division II regional semifinal softball series against Poth in Sinton on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Santa Gertrudis Academy beat Poth 13-0 in five innings in Game 1 of a Class 3A Division II regional semifinal softball series against Poth in Sinton on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Santa Gertrudis Academy's Cami Recio reaches for a ball that rolled out of her glove during Game 1 of a Class 3A Division II regional semifinal softball series against Poth in Sinton on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Santa Gertrudis Academy's K'Lee Bazan talks to coach Thomas De Los Santos in the on-deck circle in Game 1 of a Class 3A Division II regional semifinal softball series against Poth in Sinton on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Santa Gertrudis Academy's Adelyn Lopez stars at her bat as she prepares to step back into the batter's box during Game 1 of a Class 3A Division II regional semifinal softball series against Poth in Sinton on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Santa Gertrudis Academy beat Poth 13-0 in five innings in Game 1 of a Class 3A Division II regional semifinal softball series against Poth in Sinton on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Santa Gertrudis Academy's Mika Munoz talks to Natalia Escobedo in the on-deck circle during Game 1 of a Class 3A Division II regional semifinal softball series against Poth in Sinton on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Santa Gertrudis Academy's Savannah Perales gets a celebratory first bump during Game 1 of a Class 3A Division II regional semifinal softball series against Poth in Sinton on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Santa Gertrudis Academy coach Thomas De Los Santos offers instructions to players on base during Game 1 of a Class 3A Division II regional semifinal softball series against Poth in Sinton on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Santa Gertrudis Academy softball faces Poth in UIL playoffs
Santa Gertrudis Academy's Hailey Ortega celebrates a home run on her way to home plate during Game 1 of a Class 3A Division II regional semifinal softball series against Poth in Sinton on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Santa Gertrudis Academy softball faces Poth in UIL playoffs
Santa Gertrudis Academy's Hailey Ortega celebrates a home run on her way to home plate during Game 1 of a Class 3A Division II regional semifinal softball series against Poth in Sinton on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Santa Gertrudis Academy softball faces Poth in UIL playoffs
Poth's Isabella Serna makes an acrobatic grab of a throw from catcher Ava Kroll as Lexi Ruiz swipes second base during Game 1 of a Class 3A Division II regional semifinal softball series against Santa Gertrudis Academy in Sinton on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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See who stood out in the regional finals of the high school softball playoffs
Santa Gertrudis Academy's Lexi Ruiz and Natalia Escobeda high five before Game 1 of a Class 3A Division II regional semifinal softball series against Poth in Sinton on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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See who stood out in the high school softball regional semifinals
Santa Gertrudis Academy's Cami Recio celebrates a leadoff double in Game 1 of a Class 3A Division II regional semifinal softball series against Poth in Sinton on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Santa Gertrudis Academy softball faces Poth in UIL playoffs
Santa Gertrudis Academy's Hailey Ortega lays down a bunt during Game 1 of a Class 3A Division II regional semifinal softball series against Poth in Sinton on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Santa Gertrudis Academy softball faces Poth in UIL playoffs
Poth pitcher Reese Urbanczyk takes off her face mask to check with her catcher before an at-bat during Game 1 of a Class 3A Division II regional semifinal softball series against Santa Gertrudis Academy in Sinton on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Santa Gertrudis Academy softball faces Poth in UIL playoffs
Santa Gertrudis Academy pitcher Lexi Ruiz goes through her wind-up during Game 1 of a Class 3A Division II regional semifinal softball series against Poth in Sinton on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Santa Gertrudis Academy softball faces Poth in UIL playoffs
Santa Gertrudis Academy beat Poth 13-0 in five innings in Game 1 of a Class 3A Division II regional semifinal softball series against Poth in Sinton on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Santa Gertrudis Academy softball faces Poth in UIL playoffs
Santa Gertrudis Academy's Cami Recio reaches for a ball that rolled out of her glove during Game 1 of a Class 3A Division II regional semifinal softball series against Poth in Sinton on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Santa Gertrudis Academy softball faces Poth in UIL playoffs
Santa Gertrudis Academy's K'Lee Bazan talks to coach Thomas De Los Santos in the on-deck circle in Game 1 of a Class 3A Division II regional semifinal softball series against Poth in Sinton on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Santa Gertrudis Academy softball faces Poth in UIL playoffs
Santa Gertrudis Academy's Adelyn Lopez stars at her bat as she prepares to step back into the batter's box during Game 1 of a Class 3A Division II regional semifinal softball series against Poth in Sinton on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Santa Gertrudis Academy softball faces Poth in UIL playoffs
Santa Gertrudis Academy beat Poth 13-0 in five innings in Game 1 of a Class 3A Division II regional semifinal softball series against Poth in Sinton on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Santa Gertrudis Academy softball faces Poth in UIL playoffs
Santa Gertrudis Academy's Mika Munoz talks to Natalia Escobedo in the on-deck circle during Game 1 of a Class 3A Division II regional semifinal softball series against Poth in Sinton on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Santa Gertrudis Academy softball faces Poth in UIL playoffs
Santa Gertrudis Academy's Savannah Perales gets a celebratory first bump during Game 1 of a Class 3A Division II regional semifinal softball series against Poth in Sinton on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Santa Gertrudis Academy softball faces Poth in UIL playoffs
Santa Gertrudis Academy coach Thomas De Los Santos offers instructions to players on base during Game 1 of a Class 3A Division II regional semifinal softball series against Poth in Sinton on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Here are the top performers from the regional finals of the UIL and TAPPS high school softball playoffs from May 13-16, 2026 in Corpus Christi and the Coastal Bend region of Texas.
Editor's note: Coaches may submit box scores to ctsports@caller.com.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13
Class 4A Division II
Game 1
WIMBERLEY 2, INGLESIDE 0
W — Charlotte Woodward; L — Kylee Ward.
Highlights — Ingleside, Dara Davila 2-3; Kylee Murua 1-4; Ruby Eppard 1-3; Kylee Ward 6 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 ER, BB, 6This file will be updated after each game is completed.
This article originally appeared on Corpus Christi Caller Times: See who stood out in the high school softball regional finals
Q&A
Who were the standout players in the high school softball regional finals?
Hailey Ortega from Santa Gertrudis Academy was a standout player, notably celebrating a home run during the semifinals.
What teams competed in the Class 3A Division II regional semifinals?
The teams that competed in the Class 3A Division II regional semifinals were Santa Gertrudis Academy and Poth.
When did the regional finals of the high school softball playoffs take place?
The regional finals of the high school softball playoffs took place on May 7, 2026.
Where were the regional semifinals of the high school softball playoffs held?
The regional semifinals were held in Sinton.
