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TSSAA softball state tournament 2026 sectional brackets, schedules, scores in Knoxville
TL;DR
The TSSAA softball state tournament 2026 sectional brackets and schedules have been released for teams in Knoxville. This marks a key step in the postseason for Tennessee high school softball.
Key points
- TSSAA softball state tournament 2026 sectional brackets released
- Teams from Knoxville area participating
- Focus on Class 4A teams
- Scores and schedules available
TSSAA softball state tournament 2026 sectional brackets, schedules, scores in Knoxville
The Tennessee high school softball Division I postseason is one step closer to the TSSAA state tournament.
Here are the sectional brackets for high school softball teams in the Knoxville area.
Class 4A
Friday, May 15
Science Hill at Farragut
Saturday, May 16
Knoxville West at Maryville, 7:30 p.m.
West's Joli Bush (27) celebrates the win over Rhea County with friend after the TSSAA high school softball Class 4A regional tournament on May 11, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
West softball celebrates the win over Rhea County in the TSSAA high school softball Class 4A regional tournament on May 11, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
West's Claire Davenport (16) beats the tag from Rhea County's Presley Bradshaw (1) in the TSSAA high school softball game of the Class 4A regional tournament on May 11, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Rhea County's Maysa Hampton (77) pitches against West during the TSSAA high school softball game in the Class 4A regional tournament on May 11, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
West's Brooklyn Burnett (23) hits the first chasing a foul ball to the Rhea County dugout in the TSSAA high school softball Class 4A regional tournament on May 11, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Rhea County's Keeli Wilson (18) fields a ground ball during the TSSAA high school softball game against West in the Class 4A regional tournament on May 11, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
West's Ava Humphreys (5) fields a ground ball during the TSSAA high school softball game against Rhea County in the Class 4A regional tournament on May 11, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
West's Joli Bush (27) runs to second as Rhea County's Landree Brown (19) fields the ball during the TSSAA high school softball Class 4A regional tournament on May 11, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
West's Mia Beeler (7) pitches against Rhea County during a TSSAA high school softball game in the Class 4A regional tournament on May 11, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Rhea County's Briley Byrge (21) makes a catch in the outfield during the TSSAA high school softball game against West in the Class 4A regional tournament on May 11, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
West's Claire Davenport (16) looks for the call after sliding to third in the TSSAA high school softball game against Rhea County in the Class 4A regional tournament on May 11, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee. Davenport was ruled safe on the play.
West's Ava Humphreys (5) makes a catch for an out against Rhea County in the TSSAA high school softball Class 4A regional tournament on May 11, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
West softball coach Brandy Weaver during the TSSAA high school softball game against Rhea County in the Class 4A regional tournament on May 11, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
West's Mia Beeler (15) fields a ground ball during a TSSAA high school softball game against Rhea County in the Class 4A regional tournament on May 11, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Rhea County softball coach Randy Mathis during the TSSAA high school softball game against West in the Class 4A regional tournament on May 11, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
West's Ella Blaire Bibee (13) runs down the ball in the outfield during the TSSAA high school softball game against Rhea County in the Class 4A regional tournament on May 11, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Rhea County's Presley Bradshaw (1) tags out West's Mia Beeler (15) during the TSSAA high school softball Class 4A regional tournament on May 11, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
West's Bella Ilagan (14) moves the ball after making a catch in the outfield against Rhea County in the TSSAA high school softball Class 4A regional tournament on May 11, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
West's Ella Blaire Bibee (13) beats the tag by Keeli Wilson (18) at third base during the TSSAA high school softball Class 4A regional tournament on May 11, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Rhea County's Reece Brown (2) beats the tag by West's Ava Humphreys (5) in the TSSAA high school softball Class 4A regional tournament on May 11, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
West's Ella Blaire Bibee (13) moves the ball after making a top in the outfield in the TSSAA high school softball game against Rhea County in the Class 4A regional tournament on May 11, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
TSSAA high school softball game between West and Rhea County in the Class 4A regional tournament on May 11, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
West's Ella Blaire Bibee (13) beats the tag from Rhea County's Keeli Wilson (18) in the TSSAA Class 4A regional tournament high school softball game on May 11, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
West's Ava Humphreys (5) moves the ball after fielding a ground ball against Rhea County in the TSSAA high school softball Class 4A regional tournament on May 11, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
West's Brooklyn Burnett (23) moves the ball after fielding a ground ball against Rhea County in the TSSAA high school softball Class 4A regional tournament on May 11, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Rhea County's Keeli Wilson (18) fields a ground ball during the TSSAA high school softball game against West in the Class 4A regional tournament on May 11, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
West's Brooklyn Burnett (23) makes a catch for an out against Rhea County in the TSSAA high school softball Class 4A regional tournament on May 11, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
West softball coach Brandy Weaver talks with Bella Ilagan (14) during the TSSAA high school softball game against Rhea County in the Class 4A regional tournament on May 11, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
West's Ella Blaire Bibee (13) hits a triple against Rhea County in the TSSAA Class 4A regional tournament high school softball game on May 11, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
West's Joli Bush (27) is forced out at third by Rhea County's Keeli Wilson (18) in the TSSAA high school softball Class 4A regional tournament on May 11, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
West softball huddle before the start of their TSSAA high school softball game against Rhea County in the Class 4A regional tournament on May 11, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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West softball hosts Rhea County in 4A regional, our best photos
West's Joli Bush (27) celebrates the win over Rhea County with friend after the TSSAA high school softball Class 4A regional tournament on May 11, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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West softball hosts Rhea County in 4A regional, our best photos
West's Joli Bush (27) celebrates the win over Rhea County with friend after the TSSAA high school softball Class 4A regional tournament on May 11, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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West softball hosts Rhea County in 4A regional, our best photos
West softball celebrates the win over Rhea County in the TSSAA high school softball Class 4A regional tournament on May 11, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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West softball hosts Rhea County in 4A regional, our best photos
West's Claire Davenport (16) beats the tag from Rhea County's Presley Bradshaw (1) in the TSSAA high school softball game of the Class 4A regional tournament on May 11, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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West softball hosts Rhea County in 4A regional, our best photos
Rhea County's Maysa Hampton (77) pitches against West during the TSSAA high school softball game in the Class 4A regional tournament on May 11, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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West softball hosts Rhea County in 4A regional, our best photos
West's Brooklyn Burnett (23) hits the first chasing a foul ball to the Rhea County dugout in the TSSAA high school softball Class 4A regional tournament on May 11, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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West softball hosts Rhea County in 4A regional, our best photos
Rhea County's Keeli Wilson (18) fields a ground ball during the TSSAA high school softball game against West in the Class 4A regional tournament on May 11, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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West softball hosts Rhea County in 4A regional, our best photos
West's Ava Humphreys (5) fields a ground ball during the TSSAA high school softball game against Rhea County in the Class 4A regional tournament on May 11, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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West softball hosts Rhea County in 4A regional, our best photos
West's Joli Bush (27) runs to second as Rhea County's Landree Brown (19) fields the ball during the TSSAA high school softball Class 4A regional tournament on May 11, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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West softball hosts Rhea County in 4A regional, our best photos
West's Mia Beeler (7) pitches against Rhea County during a TSSAA high school softball game in the Class 4A regional tournament on May 11, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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West softball hosts Rhea County in 4A regional, our best photos
Rhea County's Briley Byrge (21) makes a catch in the outfield during the TSSAA high school softball game against West in the Class 4A regional tournament on May 11, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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West softball hosts Rhea County in 4A regional, our best photos
West's Claire Davenport (16) looks for the call after sliding to third in the TSSAA high school softball game against Rhea County in the Class 4A regional tournament on May 11, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee. Davenport was ruled safe on the play.
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West softball hosts Rhea County in 4A regional, our best photos
West's Ava Humphreys (5) makes a catch for an out against Rhea County in the TSSAA high school softball Class 4A regional tournament on May 11, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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West softball hosts Rhea County in 4A regional, our best photos
West softball coach Brandy Weaver during the TSSAA high school softball game against Rhea County in the Class 4A regional tournament on May 11, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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West softball hosts Rhea County in 4A regional, our best photos
West's Mia Beeler (15) fields a ground ball during a TSSAA high school softball game against Rhea County in the Class 4A regional tournament on May 11, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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West softball hosts Rhea County in 4A regional, our best photos
Rhea County softball coach Randy Mathis during the TSSAA high school softball game against West in the Class 4A regional tournament on May 11, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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West softball hosts Rhea County in 4A regional, our best photos
West's Ella Blaire Bibee (13) runs down the ball in the outfield during the TSSAA high school softball game against Rhea County in the Class 4A regional tournament on May 11, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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West softball hosts Rhea County in 4A regional, our best photos
Rhea County's Presley Bradshaw (1) tags out West's Mia Beeler (15) during the TSSAA high school softball Class 4A regional tournament on May 11, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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West softball hosts Rhea County in 4A regional, our best photos
West's Bella Ilagan (14) moves the ball after making a catch in the outfield against Rhea County in the TSSAA high school softball Class 4A regional tournament on May 11, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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West softball hosts Rhea County in 4A regional, our best photos
West's Ella Blaire Bibee (13) beats the tag by Keeli Wilson (18) at third base during the TSSAA high school softball Class 4A regional tournament on May 11, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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West softball hosts Rhea County in 4A regional, our best photos
Rhea County's Reece Brown (2) beats the tag by West's Ava Humphreys (5) in the TSSAA high school softball Class 4A regional tournament on May 11, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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West softball hosts Rhea County in 4A regional, our best photos
West's Ella Blaire Bibee (13) moves the ball after making a top in the outfield in the TSSAA high school softball game against Rhea County in the Class 4A regional tournament on May 11, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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West softball hosts Rhea County in 4A regional, our best photos
TSSAA high school softball game between West and Rhea County in the Class 4A regional tournament on May 11, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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West softball hosts Rhea County in 4A regional, our best photos
West's Ella Blaire Bibee (13) beats the tag from Rhea County's Keeli Wilson (18) in the TSSAA Class 4A regional tournament high school softball game on May 11, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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West softball hosts Rhea County in 4A regional, our best photos
West's Ava Humphreys (5) moves the ball after fielding a ground ball against Rhea County in the TSSAA high school softball Class 4A regional tournament on May 11, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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West softball hosts Rhea County in 4A regional, our best photos
West's Brooklyn Burnett (23) moves the ball after fielding a ground ball against Rhea County in the TSSAA high school softball Class 4A regional tournament on May 11, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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West softball hosts Rhea County in 4A regional, our best photos
Rhea County's Keeli Wilson (18) fields a ground ball during the TSSAA high school softball game against West in the Class 4A regional tournament on May 11, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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West softball hosts Rhea County in 4A regional, our best photos
West's Brooklyn Burnett (23) makes a catch for an out against Rhea County in the TSSAA high school softball Class 4A regional tournament on May 11, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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West softball hosts Rhea County in 4A regional, our best photos
West softball coach Brandy Weaver talks with Bella Ilagan (14) during the TSSAA high school softball game against Rhea County in the Class 4A regional tournament on May 11, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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West softball hosts Rhea County in 4A regional, our best photos
West's Ella Blaire Bibee (13) hits a triple against Rhea County in the TSSAA Class 4A regional tournament high school softball game on May 11, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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West softball hosts Rhea County in 4A regional, our best photos
West's Joli Bush (27) is forced out at third by Rhea County's Keeli Wilson (18) in the TSSAA high school softball Class 4A regional tournament on May 11, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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West softball hosts Rhea County in 4A regional, our best photos
West softball huddle before the start of their TSSAA high school softball game against Rhea County in the Class 4A regional tournament on May 11, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Class 3A
Friday, May 15
Gibbs at David Crockett
Elizabethton at Cocke County
Soddy Daisy at Stone Memorial
Saturday, May 16
Watertown at Alcoa, 3 p.m.
Class 2A
Friday, May 15
Kingston at Eagleton
Unicoi County at Sweetwater
Hardin Valley Academy's Payton Cantrell (29) comes up with the ball to show the catch as Josie Smith (24) and Zoie Driver (2) celebrate the play against Bearden in the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Bearden's Ada Daniels (7) rounds the bases on a home run against Lenoir City in the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Hardin Valley Academy's Kayla Sosebee (3) pitches against Bearden during the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Bearden's Audrey Gayle (5) pitches against Hardin Valley Academy in the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Lenoir City's Kymball Williams (00) pitches against Bearden in the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Lenoir City's Reagan Helton (44) beats the tag at third base from Bearden's Evangeline “Banjo” Dunn (83) in the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Lenoir City's Reagan Helton (44) gets the diving stop against Bearden in the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Hardin Valley Academy's Avery Gran (14) makes the catch for the out while backed up by Erika Champion (13) during the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament game against Bearden on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Hardin Valley Academy's Zoie Driver (2) stops the ball in the outfield during the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament game against Bearden on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
The ball bounce from the glove of Hardin Valley Academy's Kayla Sosebee (3) in the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament game against Bearden on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Bearden's Bailey Hauge (25) runs home to score against Hardin Valley Academy in the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Lenoir City's Reagan Helton (44) makes monster claws in celebration after hitting a single against Bearden in the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Hardin Valley Academy's Josie Smith (24) runs down the ball while backed by Payton Cantrell (29) during the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament game against Bearden on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Bearden’s Jenna Gonzales (95) smiles after hitting a single against Hardin Valley Academy in the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Hardin Valley Academy's Zoie Driver (2) makes the catch against Bearden in the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Hardin Valley Academy’s Maycee Martin (47) is tagged out at second base by Bearden's Megan Lawson (14) during the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Bearden's Megan Lawson (14) celebrates after tagging out Hardin Valley Academy's Maycee Martin (47) at second base in the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Bearden's Rose Call (9) runs to the ball during the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament game against Hardin Valley Academy on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Hardin Valley Academy’s Adalynn Dresser (6) scores a run against Bearden in the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Bearden's Ada Daniels (7) fields the ball during the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament game against Hardin Valley Academy on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Hardin Valley Academy's Zoie Driver (2) field the ball during the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament game against Bearden on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Bearden's Makhia Nickerson (11) goes home for the run against Hardin Valley Academy in the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Hardin Valley Academy’s Erika Champion (13) makes the catch for the out against Bearden in the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Lenoir City's Sophie Reed (1) makes the catch in the outfield against Bearden in the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Hardin Valley Academy's Avery Gran (14) pitches against Bearden in the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Lenoir City's Reagan Helton (44) celebrates with monster claws after getting on base in the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament game against Bearden on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Bearden's Megan Lawson (14) makes the catch for the out against Hardin Valley Academy in the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Bearden softball coach Alicia Boris during the pregame meeting with Hardin Valley Academy in the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Bearden's Megan Lawson (14) dives after a ground ball during the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament game against Lenoir City on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Lenoir City's Arianna Baker (7) goes after the ball during the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament game against Bearden on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Lenoir City's Reagan Helton (44) scores a run behind Bearden's Jenna Gonzales (95) in the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Hardin Valley Academy's Layla Maddux (11) beats the tag by Bearden's Megan Lawson (14) in the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Lenoir City's Bella Rusinek (6) attempts to catch the foul ball against Bearden in the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Bearden's Megan Lawson (14) makes the catch for an out against Hardin Valley Academy in the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Hardin Valley Academy softball coach Chris Snyder during the pregame meeting with Bearden in the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Bearden's Tegan Castor (2) pitches against Lenoir City in the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Lenoir City's Lexi Varner (10) gets to third base on a play during the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament game against Bearden May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Hardin Valley Academy's Zoie Driver (2) beats the tag at second base from Bearden's Megan Lawson (14) in the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Hardin Valley Academy's Avery Gran (14) rounds the bases after hitting a home against Bearden in the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Bearden's Megan Lawson (14) fields the ball against Hardin Valley Academy in the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Lenoir City softball coach Matt Helton during the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament game against Bearden on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Lenoir City's Kymball Williams (00) fields the ball during the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament game against Bearden on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Bearden's Megan Lawson (14) fields the ball during the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament game against Lenoir City on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Lenoir City's Reagan Helton (44) makes the catch for an out against Bearden in the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Bearden’s Bailey Hauge (25) goes for the catch in the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament game against Lenoir City on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Lenoir City's Kylee Hanson (99) and Reagan Helton (44) celebrate after a play against Bearden in the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Lenoir City's Ellie Vincil (15) makes the catch in the outfield during the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament game against Bearden on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Lenoir City's Ellie Vincil (15) beats the tab from Bearden's Evangeline “Banjo” Dunn (83) at third base in the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Lenoir City's Reagan Helton (44) celebrates with monster claws after getting on base in the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament game against Bearden on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Lenoir City's Sophie Reed (1) scores a run against Bearden in the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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4A softball District tournament in photos. Bearden, HVA, Lenoir City
Hardin Valley Academy's Payton Cantrell (29) comes up with the ball to show the catch as Josie Smith (24) and Zoie Driver (2) celebrate the play against Bearden in the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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4A softball District tournament in photos. Bearden, HVA, Lenoir City
Hardin Valley Academy's Payton Cantrell (29) comes up with the ball to show the catch as Josie Smith (24) and Zoie Driver (2) celebrate the play against Bearden in the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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4A softball District tournament in photos. Bearden, HVA, Lenoir City
Bearden's Ada Daniels (7) rounds the bases on a home run against Lenoir City in the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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4A softball District tournament in photos. Bearden, HVA, Lenoir City
Hardin Valley Academy's Kayla Sosebee (3) pitches against Bearden during the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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4A softball District tournament in photos. Bearden, HVA, Lenoir City
Bearden's Audrey Gayle (5) pitches against Hardin Valley Academy in the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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4A softball District tournament in photos. Bearden, HVA, Lenoir City
Lenoir City's Kymball Williams (00) pitches against Bearden in the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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4A softball District tournament in photos. Bearden, HVA, Lenoir City
Lenoir City's Reagan Helton (44) beats the tag at third base from Bearden's Evangeline “Banjo” Dunn (83) in the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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4A softball District tournament in photos. Bearden, HVA, Lenoir City
Lenoir City's Reagan Helton (44) gets the diving stop against Bearden in the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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4A softball District tournament in photos. Bearden, HVA, Lenoir City
Hardin Valley Academy's Avery Gran (14) makes the catch for the out while backed up by Erika Champion (13) during the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament game against Bearden on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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4A softball District tournament in photos. Bearden, HVA, Lenoir City
Hardin Valley Academy's Zoie Driver (2) stops the ball in the outfield during the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament game against Bearden on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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4A softball District tournament in photos. Bearden, HVA, Lenoir City
The ball bounce from the glove of Hardin Valley Academy's Kayla Sosebee (3) in the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament game against Bearden on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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4A softball District tournament in photos. Bearden, HVA, Lenoir City
Bearden's Bailey Hauge (25) runs home to score against Hardin Valley Academy in the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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4A softball District tournament in photos. Bearden, HVA, Lenoir City
Lenoir City's Reagan Helton (44) makes monster claws in celebration after hitting a single against Bearden in the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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4A softball District tournament in photos. Bearden, HVA, Lenoir City
Hardin Valley Academy's Josie Smith (24) runs down the ball while backed by Payton Cantrell (29) during the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament game against Bearden on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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4A softball District tournament in photos. Bearden, HVA, Lenoir City
Bearden’s Jenna Gonzales (95) smiles after hitting a single against Hardin Valley Academy in the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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4A softball District tournament in photos. Bearden, HVA, Lenoir City
Hardin Valley Academy's Zoie Driver (2) makes the catch against Bearden in the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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Hardin Valley Academy’s Maycee Martin (47) is tagged out at second base by Bearden's Megan Lawson (14) during the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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Bearden's Megan Lawson (14) celebrates after tagging out Hardin Valley Academy's Maycee Martin (47) at second base in the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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Bearden's Rose Call (9) runs to the ball during the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament game against Hardin Valley Academy on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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Hardin Valley Academy’s Adalynn Dresser (6) scores a run against Bearden in the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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4A softball District tournament in photos. Bearden, HVA, Lenoir City
Bearden's Ada Daniels (7) fields the ball during the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament game against Hardin Valley Academy on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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4A softball District tournament in photos. Bearden, HVA, Lenoir City
Hardin Valley Academy's Zoie Driver (2) field the ball during the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament game against Bearden on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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Bearden's Makhia Nickerson (11) goes home for the run against Hardin Valley Academy in the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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4A softball District tournament in photos. Bearden, HVA, Lenoir City
Hardin Valley Academy’s Erika Champion (13) makes the catch for the out against Bearden in the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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4A softball District tournament in photos. Bearden, HVA, Lenoir City
Lenoir City's Sophie Reed (1) makes the catch in the outfield against Bearden in the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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Hardin Valley Academy's Avery Gran (14) pitches against Bearden in the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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Lenoir City's Reagan Helton (44) celebrates with monster claws after getting on base in the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament game against Bearden on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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4A softball District tournament in photos. Bearden, HVA, Lenoir City
Bearden's Megan Lawson (14) makes the catch for the out against Hardin Valley Academy in the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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Bearden softball coach Alicia Boris during the pregame meeting with Hardin Valley Academy in the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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Bearden's Megan Lawson (14) dives after a ground ball during the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament game against Lenoir City on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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Lenoir City's Arianna Baker (7) goes after the ball during the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament game against Bearden on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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Lenoir City's Reagan Helton (44) scores a run behind Bearden's Jenna Gonzales (95) in the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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Hardin Valley Academy's Layla Maddux (11) beats the tag by Bearden's Megan Lawson (14) in the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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Lenoir City's Bella Rusinek (6) attempts to catch the foul ball against Bearden in the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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4A softball District tournament in photos. Bearden, HVA, Lenoir City
Bearden's Megan Lawson (14) makes the catch for an out against Hardin Valley Academy in the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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Hardin Valley Academy softball coach Chris Snyder during the pregame meeting with Bearden in the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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Bearden's Tegan Castor (2) pitches against Lenoir City in the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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Lenoir City's Lexi Varner (10) gets to third base on a play during the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament game against Bearden May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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4A softball District tournament in photos. Bearden, HVA, Lenoir City
Hardin Valley Academy's Zoie Driver (2) beats the tag at second base from Bearden's Megan Lawson (14) in the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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4A softball District tournament in photos. Bearden, HVA, Lenoir City
Hardin Valley Academy's Avery Gran (14) rounds the bases after hitting a home against Bearden in the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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4A softball District tournament in photos. Bearden, HVA, Lenoir City
Bearden's Megan Lawson (14) fields the ball against Hardin Valley Academy in the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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Lenoir City softball coach Matt Helton during the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament game against Bearden on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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Lenoir City's Kymball Williams (00) fields the ball during the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament game against Bearden on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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4A softball District tournament in photos. Bearden, HVA, Lenoir City
Bearden's Megan Lawson (14) fields the ball during the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament game against Lenoir City on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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Lenoir City's Reagan Helton (44) makes the catch for an out against Bearden in the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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4A softball District tournament in photos. Bearden, HVA, Lenoir City
Bearden’s Bailey Hauge (25) goes for the catch in the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament game against Lenoir City on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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Lenoir City's Kylee Hanson (99) and Reagan Helton (44) celebrate after a play against Bearden in the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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Lenoir City's Ellie Vincil (15) makes the catch in the outfield during the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament game against Bearden on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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Lenoir City's Ellie Vincil (15) beats the tab from Bearden's Evangeline “Banjo” Dunn (83) at third base in the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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4A softball District tournament in photos. Bearden, HVA, Lenoir City
Lenoir City's Reagan Helton (44) celebrates with monster claws after getting on base in the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament game against Bearden on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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Lenoir City's Sophie Reed (1) scores a run against Bearden in the TSSAA Class 4A District 4 high school softball tournament on May 4, 2026, at Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Class 1A
Friday, May 15
Wartburg Central at North Greene
Cloudland at Oliver Springs
Trousdale County at Copper Basin
Saturday, May 16
CSLA at Gordonsville
This article originally appeared on Knoxville News Sentinel: TSSAA softball state tournament 2026 sectional brackets, scores in Knoxville
Q&A
What are the sectional brackets for the TSSAA softball state tournament 2026?
The sectional brackets for the TSSAA softball state tournament 2026 include various teams from the Knoxville area competing in Class 4A.
When does the TSSAA softball state tournament 2026 take place?
The TSSAA softball state tournament 2026 schedule will outline the specific dates for the sectional matches leading up to the state tournament.
Where can I find scores for the TSSAA softball state tournament 2026?
Scores for the TSSAA softball state tournament 2026 will be updated regularly and can be found on the TSSAA sports website.
Which teams are competing in the Knoxville sectional for the TSSAA softball tournament?
The Knoxville sectional for the TSSAA softball tournament features various high school teams from the area, specifically in Class 4A.
