Vista Ridge sophomore Ariel Tobeck tosses no-hitter in the Rangers’ 9-1 win over Rouse in their opening game of the Brittany Tuck Tournament. Continue reading Photos: Ariel Tobeck tosses no-hitter in Vista Ridge’s 9-1 win over Rouse
Trusted with the circle as a freshman, Vista Ridge pitcher Ariel Tobeck didn’t just survive – she thrived. Now a sophomore, she’s ready to lead the Lady Rangers back to prominence.
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Opening day is here. From Hyde Park and Weimar to Dripping Springs and Georgetown, here are 10 high school softball teams to watch in the Austin–San Antonio area during the 2026 season.
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The Austin Sports Journal reveals its 2026 preseason All-South Central Texas softball team, highlighting the top players across the Austin–San Antonio metroplex.
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Dripping Springs, Smithson Valley, Hyde Park and more lead the Austin Sports Journal preseason rankings for the 2026 high school softball season in the Austin–San Antonio area. Continue reading 2026 Austin–San Antonio area high school softball preseason rankings
See a comprehensive list of Austin–San Antonio area softball programs that have won UIL state championships or reached the state tournament, showcasing decades of postseason success. Continue reading List of Austin-San Antonio area softball state champions and tournament qualifiers
The Austin Sports Journal’s Elite 50 spotlights the top high school softball players across The Austin-San Antonio metroplex entering the 2026 season, featuring standouts from every classification and position. See who made the list.
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Vandegrift and Wimberley secure the 2024-25 UIL Lone Star Cup titles in Class 6A and 4A, respectively, after standout performances across multiple sports. Final standings to be confirmed July 1. Continue reading Vandegrift & Wimberley win Lone Star Cup in respective classifications
Rouse’s Madi George headlines the Austin Sports Journal’s 2025 All-Austin Metro Softball Awards. See who else earned top honors across the area. Continue reading Austin Sports Journal 2025 All-Austin metro softball awards: Rouse’s Madi George named Miss Austin Softball
See the best high school softball players from the Austin area in the Austin Sports Journal’s all-metro teams for Class 6A, 5A and 4A and below. Continue reading The Austin Sports Journal’s 2025 softball all-metro 6A, 5A & 4A-below teams
The Austin Sports Journal reveals its five finalists for its Miss Austin Softball award, given to the Austin area’s player of the year. Players from Lexington, Dripping Springs, Cedar Ridge, Rouse and Hyde Park are up for the honor. Continue reading Meet the five finalists for the Austin Sports Journal’s Miss Austin Softball award
Here’s everything you need to know about the 2025 UIL softball state championships, including ticket information, game previews and schedule. Continue reading 2025 UIL softball state tournament: Stories, parings and final scores
Coahoma’s Hannah Wells capped her high school career with a third straight state title and MVP honors. She’s already a standout at McCombs Field, where she’ll soon play for the University of Texas. With five home runs and a 6-1 pitching record in state tournament games, Wells leaves a legacy and looks ahead to Austin. Continue reading Incoming Longhorn Hannah Wells puts on a show in her future home
Coahoma claimed its third straight UIL Class 3A Division II softball title with a 6-1 win over Lexington. MVP Hannah Wells, a Texas signee, led with a homer and strong pitching. Continue reading UIL softball: Lexington falls to Coahoma in Class 3A Division II state final
Taylor Akin, granddaughter of former La Grange coach Arthur Behrend, leads Lexington into the UIL Class 3A Division II softball state final. With a 21-4 record and 214 strikeouts, Akin hopes to bring home the title—just like her grandfather did in 2014 and 2016. Continue reading Championship bloodline: Lexington’s Taylor Akin aims to win state title on the field her grandfather won two
Follow the UIL softball playoffs with the Austin Sports Journal. Find round-by-round pairings, schedules and final scores for Austin-area teams throughout the postseason. Continue reading 2025 UIL softball playoff parings: Schedule and results for Austin-area teams
Taylor Akin, granddaughter of former La Grange coach Arthur Behrend, threw a one-hitter with 11 strikeouts to lead her team past Jourdanton 2-0 in the 3A state semifinal series opener. Continue reading Softball roundup: Lexington moves 1 game closer to state championship
Smithson Valley, Dripping Springs & Lexington softball teams advance to UIL softball state semifinals after thrilling regional final wins. Full recap of key plays. Continue reading Softball playoffs: Leander drops two to Smithson Valley; Dripping Springs, Lexington heading to state semifinals
Rouse sweeps Liberty Hill to advance to the state semifinals for the first time in school history, while Cedar Ridge forces a Game 3 against Dripping Springs. Continue reading Softball playoffs: Rouse sweeps Liberty Hill to secure 1st state semifinal appearance
See photos from Dripping Springs’ G1 win over Cedar Ridge in a UIL softball Class 6A Division II regional final series. Continue reading See photos from Dripping Springs’ playoff win over Cedar Ridge
